Graham Usher, the Bishop of Norwich and the Church of England\u2019s lead bishop for the environment, and Olivia Graham, the Bishop of Reading, have spoken at the conclusion of COP.<\/p>\n
In a statement they said: “At COP we called for keeping global warming to below 1.5 degrees, ending fossil fuel subsidies, and securing finance for the world’s most vulnerable people who are already effected by climate breakdown. <\/p>\n
\u201cProgress was made in all these areas, plus cutting methane emissions and halting deforestation. We were particularly inspired to hear powerful testimonies from young people and representatives of indigenous peoples.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe pay tribute to the work of Alok Sharma MP, the COP26 President, and his team.<\/p>\n
\u201cNegotiations always have some compromises and disappointments. These impact the world\u2019s economically poorest the most. We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action…. <\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n "We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action." 🌍 🙏🏼 <\/p>\n – @bishopnorwich<\/a> and @LiviJGraham<\/a> react to @COP26<\/a>. <\/p>\n Read the full statement at https:\/\/t.co\/ypAslMxRDK<\/a>.#COP26<\/a><\/p>\n — The Church of England (@churchofengland) November 16, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n