Carbon pollution, no matter where it occurs,
causes climate change everywhere. As part of one world, we believe we must act
for the good of all here and now, and for future generations to come.
A key aspect of addressing global climate change is building the
capacity of developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas
emissions and to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change/disruption.
People
in developing countries suffer disproportionately from climate disasters that
threaten their health and livelihoods. Our faith compels us to stand with the
most vulnerable and to act with justice for all throughout God’s creation. We
believe we are called to take a strong, active stand on the Green Climate Fund
and work for its success.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was conceived in
2009 to help poor and vulnerable countries to address these challenges.
More than 30 countries have already pledged $10.2 billion to get the fund up
and running. In his current budget proposal, President Obama has requested $500
million for the GCF. To maintain U.S. leadership in addressing the global
climate challenge, Congress must approve this request.
Tell
your members of Congress to invest $500 million in the Green Climate Fund;
it is essential to combating global climate change. Click http://capwiz.com/pcusa/issues/alert/?alertid=65764676
Leading emitters of greenhouse gases have a
moral obligation to act. The U.S. is the largest historic emitter of greenhouse
gases. Developing countries must have the funds needed to move forward with
sustainable clean energy, avoiding the dirty fossil fuels that created the
current crisis. Countries who have profited the most and contributed the most
to the current crisis, meanwhile, must have the courage and accountability to
finance the solution.
In a time of increased natural disasters,
another important aspect of the GCF is that it will enable countries to build
resilience to changing weather patterns, sea level rise, and extreme weather
events.
An investment of $500 million in Fiscal Year 2016 (the budget currently under
debate in Congress) is a small but critical contribution to ensure vulnerable
communities are prepared to avoid the hard-hitting impacts of climate change.
Contact
your members of Congress today to ensure the U.S. does its part to fund
climate solutions around the globe. Click http://capwiz.com/pcusa/issues/alert/?alertid=65764676
