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Earth in all its diversity, vitality and abundance is a gift that has been overshadowed by neglect, exploitation and unsustainable consumption.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Anabaptist values, by contrast, call for stewardship (thoughtful care-taking), simplicity and the dignity of all persons created in the image of God. On behalf of Mennonite World Conference, the Creation Care Task Force (CCTF)<\/a> has endorsed the interfaith call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. <\/p>\n

\u201cTo be good caretakers of our common home, we must act and phase out the production of fossil fuels,\u201d reads the interfaith letter.  <\/p>\n

It calls on governments to lay out a binding global plan to  <\/p>\n

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  1. End expansion of any new coal, oil or gas production; <\/li>\n
  2. Phase-out existing production of fossil fuels in a manner that is fair and equitable; <\/li>\n
  3. Ensure a global just transition to 100% access to renewable energy globally.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The letter, directed at national governments around the world, was first delivered to world leaders at COP27 (2022\u2019s United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt). This call, begun in 2015 by Pacific Island countries whose borders are rapidly being reduced by rising oceans, attempts to spur nations to address the production of oil, gas and coal and to negotiate a fair transition to renewable energy. <\/p>\n

    \u201cIt is important that Anabaptists make our voices heard in support of actions that care for the planet,\u201d says Doug Graber Neufeld, CCTF chair. \u201cMoving away from fossil fuels is one of the most effective ways to support our brothers and sisters around the world whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change.\u201d <\/p>\n

    \u201cFor Anabaptists from the Global South, the production and use of non-renewable natural resources such as fossil fuels, gas and coal raises various ethical problems, including our responsibilities to future generations. We are challenged not only to seek alternative energies but also to ensure that everyone can enjoy the abundance of natural resources fairly. We believe that God\u2019s creation can fulfill every human need, but not human greed,\u201d says Nindyo Sasongko, CCTF Asia Representative.  <\/p>\n

    \u201cAll of creation is God\u2019s work of love,\u201d says Thomas R Yoder Neufeld, Faith & Life Commission chair. \u201cTo turn from our heedless exploitation of fossil fuels is not only in our human self-interest, but more importantly participation in God\u2019s love for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cAnabaptists believe that human patterns of greed, selfishness and overconsumption are sin which require repentance and transformation. This is spiritual work and it is also societal work. This call for fossil fuel non-proliferation asks governments to use their power to reduce the effects of these sins on the most vulnerable, and all of humanity,\u201d says C\u00e9sar Garc\u00eda, MWC General Secretary.  <\/p>\n

    MWC joins hundreds of other faith groups from the Laudato Si\u2019 Movement (Roman Catholic) to the Parliament of the World\u2019s Religions in calling upon governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation treaty.  <\/p>\n

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