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2009 - Kenya - 4th Triennial Global Consultation on Creation Stewardship & Climate Change

4th Triennial Global Consultation on Creation Stewardship and Climate Change

13 - 18 July 2009
Limuru, Kenya

Changing weather patterns, rising sea levels, and an increase in the quantity and intensity of natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods and diseases such as malaria have the greatest impact on the poorest people in our world. Responsible stewardship of God's creation requires us to tackle the causes of change in the climate, minimise the harm associated with these changes and call for climate justice for the poor.

Micah Network joined with church and NGO leaders from around the world to:

  • strengthen capacity of participants and participating agencies to respond effectively to climate change (including in development praxis, lifestyle change and advocacy)
  • promote a deeper understanding of integral mission & sound theology on environmental sustainability and justice
  • enhance and further develop advocacy efforts of the Christian community on climate change
  • nurture Christian workers
  • offer space for prayerful reflection and mutual encouragement
  • provide opportunities for indepth exposure to key topics through case studies and workshops
  • explore good practices and lessons learnt
  • deepen engagement with Micah Network members

Two key statements were developed at the consultation, please download the files from the links below:

Micah Network Statement to World Leaders - Our Expectations for Copenhagen

This statement will be released to the media ahead of the UN General Assembly on Climate Change in late September and copies circulated to key governments involved in the negotiations. 182 Church Leaders, CEOs and Directors of NGOs and para-church groups from 52 countries signed onto this statement on behalf of their organizations.

Micah Network Declaration on Creation Stewardship and Climate Change

The text of the Declaration includes a foreword by International President of the Micah Network, René Padilla. Please download the statement from the same link above and circulate this amongst your colleagues and peers as well.

For other consultation materials, please click on the links below:

 

Strategic Conversation on Gender - 9-11 July 2009