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Targets to increase conservation of global biodiversity are not being met
The latest UN report on global biodiversity says targets to halt the loss of wildlife and habitats are not being met. the deadline for […]
UK could lead the way at climate talks
Energy Secretary Ed Davey has been commended for pushing forward on a European deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Finnish Prime Minister told […]
Scottish blueprint for a greener nation
While Scotland was getting ready for its recent referendum, A Rocha UK’s Lisa Ostenson was helping to prepare a blueprint for the nation’s future. […]
Sussex church scoops second award
A church in Lewes, the county town of East Sussex, have scooped yet another honour as they help make their town a green ‘capital’. […]
World marchers swamp city streets
When more than 40,000 people swamped the streets of London and Manchester for the historic Climate March, A Rocha UK workers, volunteers and supporters were among them.
A Rocha UK banners were lifted high as marchers walked from Temple to Westminster on 21st September, urging world leaders to act on climate change.
‘It was just one of 2,700 events happening across 161 countries worldwide,’ said A Rocha UK’s Policy Officer Stephen Drury, ‘and we were proud to be a part of it!’ These mass marches were timed to coincide with the United Nations summit on climate change, which took place the following Tuesday in New York. More than 300,000 took part in that city’s march.
‘It was overwhelmingly encouraging,’ Stephen said of the London march. He met with volunteers from A Rocha UK at a gathering point for faith groups in Inner Temple Gardens. Stephen said there was ‘an expectant atmosphere’ as marchers gathered there. ‘There was a sense of fellowship and friendship as we connected with different organisations,’ he added.