From Catholic Relief Services ... Take action today for Email Congress Day!

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Today — on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology — people across the country are emailing Congress to advocate for solutions to the climate crisis, which is harming our planet and global family. We need your voice to make the biggest impact possible!

According to the first Global Stocktake synthesis report released last month by the United Nations, if we don’t take stronger climate action in the next five years, global temperatures could exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius tipping point—meaning more frequent and destructive weather events leading to increased global poverty, conflict and hunger.

Urge your Congress members to act now and prioritize funding for international development and humanitarian aid, especially within the Green Climate Fund and Development Assistance.

Did you know?

The Green Climate Fund is the world's largest climate fund and enables developing nations to prepare for, adapt to and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.

Development Assistance programs support crucial activities that help communities overcome the challenges of a changing climate, including by improving sustainable landscapes and biodiversity.

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Your voice today combined with the unified voices of thousands of others can make a difference. Together, let’s follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis and take meaningful action to care for our one planet, one family.

Prayerfully,

Catholic Relief Services, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops