200 heads of government from around the world and up to 30,000 delegates, including climate experts, business leaders and citizens, will meet to draw up a new climate change strategy.
The day is inspired by Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ which calls on all people to care for our shared earth.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 31, 2019
As Head of the Roman Catholic Church worldwide with a member base of more than 1.3 billion Catholics and 2.4 billion Christians he sends a powerfully influential, resonant and passionate message to nations, religions and those of no particular faith that planet earth is our collective responsibility.
The cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee say that in order to meet net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 personal vehicle use should be discouraged. The committee’s report says that technology and the use of cleaner vehicles are not sufficient measures for the goal of net-zero by 2050. It suggested that along with recent climate promises from the government, several gaping policy holes need to be filled and that more clean growth policies are needed.
