WESTERN CAPE MEMBERSHIP
22 October 2018
Sir / Madam
You may well have read the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report that focuses on the differences between a 1.5 and 2 degree global warming future climate scenario. It’s available at: www.ipcc.ch/report/sr15/
Mapping the way forward, the IPCC report recommends different options in various combinations to restrict warming to 1.5 degrees such as:
Many researchers see the report as conservative, as it avoids topics like climate refugees and the cumulative impact of natural feedback loops and tipping points that would make problems a lot worse.
We trust that your agency, department, group, community or institution will work with the information provided in the latest IPCC report and do your utmost to contribute to the goal of restricting further warming to 1.5 degrees centigrade. This is in line with our country’s international commitments to the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, and in the best interests of our people, humanity and the living world.
Debra Roberts, co-chair of the IPCC working group on impacts said:
“This is the largest clarion bell from the science community and I hope it mobilises people and dents the mood of complacency.”
As people of faith, not only is there a scientific and economic necessity to address climate change, but also a moral and spiritual imperative to take action and provide leadership on this threat to humanity
It would be appreciated if you could respond to this letter with some indication of actions you propose to initiate or continue with to confront complacency.
Patrick Dowling
WESSA Membership Western Cape 0849661249
Francesca de Gasparis Executive Director SAFCEI
021 701 8145
Glen Tyler
350.org South Africa
South African Team Leader 071 645 7946
SAFCEI (Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute) is a multi-faith organisation committed to supporting faith leaders and their communities in Southern Africa to increase awareness, understanding and action on eco-justice, sustainable living and climate change.
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