What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Hosea 6
The effects of climate change have a disproportionate impact on poorer communities. Here are some things you can do to have a wider impact.
- Commemorate a special occasion by planting a tree (National Forest, Treedom, Trees for Life)
- Write to your supermarket, local councillor or MP about a green issue that concerns you
- Volunteer with a local conservation project eg Brentwood Countryside Volunteers, the RSPB or Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Find out how your savings are invested and consider ethical alternatives. You might be interested in the Make My Money Matter campaign.
- Tell a friend what you are doing and why. Share on our facebook page.
- Donate to an environmental charity
- Take part in Earth Hour
- Support a microfinance initiative eg lendwithcare
- Find out about the Fairtrade movement and how it affects people’s lives. Buy a Fairtrade product.
- Sign a petition about an environmental issue.
- Learn about how climate change affects other communities.