(Updated from the July 31 Editorial “Ecojesuit statement supporting the Global Climate Strike”. To support this joint statement, please visit this link.) Climate change “represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day” (Laudato Si’ 25) and poses a great threat to the dignity and rights of future generations. In June this year, Pope Francis declared a climate emergency in front of chief executive officers and representatives of major energy and investment companies. He stressed the urgency of action, saying, “Dear friends, time is running out! Deliberations must go beyond mere exploration of what can be done, and concentrate on what needs to be done, starting today.” Time is certainly running out. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a Special Report indicating the need for broader and more urgent action, as climate change was found to be accelerating at a faster pace than previously expected. This could severely affect our Common Home’s capacity to support life systems by 2030. As such, Ecojesuit and partners strongly support the Global Climate Strike activities, 20 to 27 September 2019, and encourages all to take urgent and sustained climate action. The Global Climate Strike is a strategic and opportune time to encourage
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