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Stop "insatiable consumption" of the few and focus on the problems of the many say ecumenical climate advocates

Societies must move away from "promoting endless growth and production of goods" as well as a "seemingly insatiable" consumption, says a statement presented today by the World Council of Churches to the plenary of high-level government representatives at the UN climate summit in Bali, Indonesia. While "the poorer carry the burden of the irresponsible waste of resources, energy and extreme consumerism of the richer," the statement affirms, actions should be focused on resolving "the problems of the great majority of today's world population."

The global policy on climate change must give priority to the poorest and weakest, like these flood victims in Bangladesh, says the ecumenical delegation in Bali. Photo: Arne Grieg Riisnæs/NCA-ACT International.

The global policy on climate change must give priority to the poorest and weakest, like these flood victims in Bangladesh, says the ecumenical delegation in Bali. Photo: Arne Grieg Riisnæs/NCA-ACT International.

14 December 2007
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Care for creation and climate justice

Societies must move away from "promoting endless growth and production of goods" as well as a "seemingly insatiable" consumption, says a statement presented today by the World Council of Churches to the plenary of high-level government representatives at the UN climate summit in Bali, Indonesia. While "the poorer carry the burden of the irresponsible waste of resources, energy and extreme consumerism of the richer," the statement affirms, actions should be focused on resolving "the problems of the great majority of today's world population."

Full text of the statement "This far and no further: Act fast and act now!"

More information on the ecumenical delegation in Bali

WCC campaign on climate change

Website of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali

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