In the grounds of St Philip’s Cathedral at 3pm on Mon Aug 23

JDC BIRMINGHAM NEWS 43

AUG 23^RD – 27^TH:

A WALK THROUGH BRUM TO GLASGOW

RELAY TO COP26:

JUST FINANCE FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE

 

Leading up to COP26 in Glasgow in November

COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?

It’s time to turn the climate agenda toward finance – POLITICO

Developed countries must meet their pledges, while the climate-vulnerable must restructure their debt to adapt.

Newsletter 43, emailed by John Nightingale, Chair, Jubilee Debt Campaign Birmingham,  explains that one of the key questions for countries adapting to climate change and trying to become greener is where to get the money and on what terms.

If the only response to those trying to rebuild after disaster is loans at a high rate of interest their problems may get even worse.

Furthermore, the present debts particularly affecting poorer countries after Covid need to be cancelled, or at least reviewed. It’s tragic that the countries which have historically contributed least to global warming are suffering most from its effects.

As a protest, young people from 18 to 30 are walking to Glasgow from Carbis Bay in Cornwall and are due to arrive at the grounds of St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham at 3pm on Mon Aug 23^rd.

There will be a meeting to lobby local politicians on Tues 24^th and a display in St Philip’s Square on the Wednesday with a blessing (from, in turn, the six main faiths in Birmingham) of the boat the walkers are bringing with them.

These events are open to people of all ages, all faiths and none; readers are invited to come and support them.

Contact: johnbnightingale@hushmail.com or 07811 128831 

 

 

 

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