Climate change is the most serious issue threatening the planet. Scientists warn that, unless we make extraordinary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, climate change will get much worse.

A new coalition of faith, climate and construction groups launched the Don’t Subsidise Pollution campaign last week, calling for an end to free carbon credits and introduction of a Carbon Border Mechanism to decarbonise Aotearoa’s emissions intensive industries like concrete, steel, and aluminium.

Just over 100 members of our St David’s Naenae whānau had a wonderful kingdom experience on their church site during Palm Sunday weekend. It was a Palm Saturday/Sunday Sleepover and Climate Change Prayer Vigil on the St David’s church site, with plenty of activities, food and fun.

Churches in our diocese are busy preparing to hold their Mission for Submissions service in the coming weeks, and some are going all out to theme their service around the important need for us to respond to climate change.

Our climate advocacy team has been busy creating resources, so even if some of us can't host a speaker, or would prefer not to hold the service in the 14th of March, we can all still take part.

Climate change is a pressing global issue, but as we grapple for solutions that we can implement at a household or community level, the wero (challenge) can quickly overwhelm us. This year presents an important opportunity for us to answer that challenge, so we spoke to our Advocacy team to find out more.