Tonight is another Joy in Enough talk at 7pm: Seven Ethics against Capitalism with Oli Mould. Professor of Human Geography (Royal Holloway, University of London), Oli Mould will explore his forward-thinking book Seven Ethics against Capitalism in conversation with John Payne. Hear how he envisions more ethical ways of living towards a fairer society – a “Planetary Commons”. We think it’ll make you think. After the conversation there will be time for general Q and A from the audience and writer. Taken from Jon Swales prayer no 9, https://greenchristian.org.uk/lament-hope-40-prayers-for-the-climate-and-ecological-emergency/ On the eve of COP28, pray for all those involved in the practical running of the 13 day event. Pray for the negotiators, the media, the politicians, the analysts and the campaigners. Pray that all involved can work together to get the best and firmest outcome for the planet and for humanity. Other critical tasks facing negotiators in Dubai [at COP28] include getting the loss and damage fund (established at COP27) up and running, and agreeing on a framework for the Paris Agreement’s global goal on adaptation (GGA). Other issues that are likely to receive much attention, and which may be reflected across several negotiating streams, include energy transition and food systems transformation. And, as is often the case, discussions and negotiations on climate finance are likely to be centre stage. https://www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/63401/antarctic-ocean-commission-fails-deliver-protection-greenpeace/

https://www.context.news/climate-risks/tensions-soar-over-climate-loss-and-damage-fund-ahead-of-cop28 Up to now this conflict has involved cruel actions by both Hamas and the Israeli military, but the nuclear threat is clearly there, from both Israel and Iran, as well as potential involvement by major nuclear powers. Hostilities will be calmed rather han further inflamed, and that other nations will contribute to a peaceful outcome rather than further escalation.

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For good press and media coverage of nuclear disarmament campaigners in NYC and elsewhere to bring the message to people around the world, and esecially in nuclear armed nations like the USA and UK. For effective use across the country of Liddy’s disarmament and peacemaking resources, especially with churches and Christian youth groups. The Green Christian monthly prayer guide has 4 versions of an A5 Booklet format: Small Print: Small Docx or Small Pdf; Large Print: Large Doc or Large Pdf. That they will be persuaded to publicly support the Treaty by signing and ratification, progressing to full accession.

That their discussions will help to persuade those states not yet committed to the Treaty to sign the Treaty, or to complete their ratification of it. Himalayan communities are under siege from landslides – and climate change is worsening the crisis, writes Ashutosh Kumar et al. Three-quarters of annual rain in the Himalayas arrives in the monsoon season from June to September. Within this rainy period are sudden and extremely intense cloudbursts, which often “pop” over a relatively small area (akin to a cloud bursting open like a balloon). As climate change is making these cloudbursts and other forms of heavy rainfall more intense and more frequent in the Himalayan foothills, the hilly slopes are becoming saturated more frequently, and thus unstable. Rainfall-triggered landslides are already happening extensively across the Himalayas, and things are likely to get worse. From July to August 2023, the Indian Himalayas, particularly the state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern part of the country, experienced an unprecedented number of cloudbursts which triggered thousands of devastating landslides. https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/10/20/small-islands-struggle-to-get-help-from-uns-flagship-climate-fund/ That the meeting and the events around it will be fully reported around the world in the press and media. That the meeting and the events around it will be effective in persuading other states and their electors to support and commit themselves to the TreatyIn late September the COP28 Presidency and the Innovation Commission, supported by COP28’s Scientific Committee for food systems, identified a preliminary set of innovation areas which have strong evidence of impact and cost-effectiveness, and a plausible pathway to scale. Transitioning these innovations to scale could help millions of farmers adapt to climate change and mitigate emissions from agriculture. Three of these areas are: Microbial fertilizers to reduce emissions from synthetic fertilizer production, while helping farmers increase productivity. https://theconversation.com/himalayan-communities-are-under-siege-from-landslides-and-climate-change-is-worsening-the-crisis-215202

Transparent solar panels are being developed by multiple companies and are a powerful alternative to regular windows, writes Grant Brown. In the foreseeable future, transparent solar panels hold the potential to take the place of conventional windows, although several challenges must first be overcome. Transparent solar panels are crafted from materials that permit visible light to pass through while capturing the sun’s energy to generate electricity. This unique feature grants them an aesthetically pleasing advantage over traditional, bulky, and opaque solar panels… They are still in the early stages of development, but they have the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity. They could be used to power buildings, cars, and other devices without taking up any extra space. The UN and its Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, will facilitate peace and negotiation of arrangements that enable a long termpositive, peaceful and prosperous future for all involved – and acceptance that this will require all parties to agree terms that respect all inhabitants of Israel and Palestine. Today, the first day of COP28, sees the first online early morning prayer meeting at 8 am . Let us prayerfully hold our breath as we think of all who gather for the Opening Day of the 28 th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) at Expo City in Dubai.Digital agricultural extension services to provide customized and timely information to farmers at a low marginal cost. For Exec members to have wisdom in their November meeting, particularly as they consider the proposed constitutional changes. https://theconversation.com/big-businesses-say-they-are-helping-to-restore-ecosystems-but-proof-remains-elusive-213282 That the reporting will influence voters in NYC, across the USA and around the world to support the treaty and nuclear disarmament.

Improved weather forecasts to help farmers manage increased weather variability and improve agricultural decisions. https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/gorilla-permit-fraud-dents-community-led-conservation-efforts-in-uganda/ For Liddy in her development work with churches and young Christians, that we may see a new generation of convinced Christian peace campaigners That the witness of faith groups like Pax Christi, Anglican Pacifists, the Quakers, etc., will persuade other believers across the world that support for disarmament is not naive, but the right approach for those with faith in the God of Love and the Prince of Peace – and persuade them to join the campaign themselves Training to promote rainwater harvesting techniques to help reduce land degradation, increase crop yields, and combat desertification.Dr Sultan al-Jaber, minister of industry and advanced technology for the UAE and managing director and group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC Group), will preside over the negotiations in Dubai [at COP28]. Al-Jaber’s position within the fossil fuel industry, alongside growing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists at COPs more generally, have caused controversy and raised concerns about impartiality in the climate talks. COP decisions are taken by consensus. Coupled with the differing needs and interests of parties, this means reaching agreement can be a painstaking and highly charged process.