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Outpouring of Prayer for COP27

First published on: 28th November 2022

Across the diocese and beyond over 300 people used daily prayer bulletins to cover COP27 in prayer. 

One major outcome from the international climate talks held in Egypt was the establishment of a “Loss and Damage Fund”, which will help to pay for protection of the most vulnerable countries already suffering climate breakdown impacts, such as drought, floods and storms. 

“This is a real answer to prayer.” said Jemima Parker, Diocesan Environment Officer.

“It’s a big step forward for climate justice. 

“In the West we have huge carbon footprints compared to many of our global sisters and brothers. 

“In becoming industrialised nations over the past 180 years, we have caused most of the global warming we are seeing today and have the wealthy to be able to be resilient to the worst of the extreme weather. 

“The Loss and Damage Fund acknowledges this for the first time.”

In his closing remarks at the conference Alok Sharma, outgoing COP26 President said: “I want to begin by recognising the progress on loss and damage. 

“This is historic. 

“The decision that we have taken here has the potential to support and increase that support for the most vulnerable. 

“And I very much welcome that.”

Over 4,5000 people have now visited the “Our Earth Our City” festival at Holy Trinity, Boar Lane, Leeds. 

The centre piece is the inspiring Gaia installation which has been accompanied by a programme of events and concerts to coincide with COP27. 

At Ripon Cathedral the “Treads Through Creation” exhibition depicting the creation story in 12 giant works of tapestry also coincided with COP27. 

The display with its extraordinary colour and beauty gave visitors a visual and spiritual reminder of our place within Christ’s creation. 

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