Enough for All campaign focuses on climate change

Global warming and other changes in climate patterns are dramatically reshaping life on this planet. These changes affect where we can live, the food we grow and eat, the existence of particular species of plants and animals, the prevalence of hunger, poverty and disease, our ability to earn a living or engage in a particular livelihood, as well as whether we can continue certain cultural and spiritual practices.

For everyone on this planet to thrive, those of us who live in wealthy nations must be willing to change how we live. Global warming first and foremost is a justice issue. More than ever before, we must grapple with the question “How much is enough?”

Drawing water at a pump in Orissa, India. Photo: R. Waghray/CWS

The Enough for All campaign utilizes the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change to promote just and ecologically sustainable development.

Love does no wrong to a neighbor (Romans 13:10)
Climate change can mean our neighbors go hungry because of drought, or lose their homes because of floods. In the face of the challenges posed by climate change, we are being called to grapple with the question "How much is enough?" and to reflect on our daily lives and our opportunities to change the ways our lives impact poor communities.

Church World Service (CWS) and its partners are also working to mitigate climate change while at the same time adapt to those changes that are already here.

The Advocacy Principles, on which the campaign is based, are:

• The U.S. agrees to substantial, time-bound commitments to cut greenhouse gases.

• U.S. policies to cut emissions are equitable and ensure that adaptation costs are borne by those most responsible for the emissions.

• The U.S. provides substantial assistance to enable developing countries to adapt to the serious consequences of climate change; this assistance will be above and beyond current responsibilities and financial commitments for development assistance.

• Adaptation funds are distributed through channels that are open, accountable, and fully responsive to the needs of affected communities in developing countries.

• The U.S. works collaboratively with other nations to address climate change and the critical linkages between global warming and global poverty.

Resources on climate change

	Women and Climate Change The second in a CWS series on climate change. This resource highlights the disparate impact of climate change on women, the efforts of women globally to address climate change, and related CWS advocacy, as well as mitigation and adaptation efforts. Download PDF | Order online
	"Enough for All," a sermon by the Rev. John L. McCullough, Executive Director and CEO of Church World Service, delivered at Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2009 HTML | PDF
	Ways to be Green (and Save Green) in 2009 Although you can reflect at any time, Lent offers an opportunity for you to join with CWS's Enough for All campaign and others in the global church in a Carbon Fast to reduce your carbon use, save money, and help create a world where there is enough for all. Download PDF
	Healing the Nations This publication is the first in a series on climate change. The publication describes CWS advocacy efforts, mitigation and adaptation work. Download PDF | Order online
	A Fitting Gift for Mothers A bulletin insert for Mother's Day on Climate Change. Download PDF

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