The following people are supporting the Carbon Fast
Rt Revd James Jones, the Bishop of Liverpool
'Instead of giving up chocolate for Lent, why not fast for justice? The Carbon Fast makes us think about how we’re treating God’s world; the savings go to the Climate Justice Fund to help those suffering from the effects of climate change.'
Joel Edwards, International Director, Micah Challenge International
'We have never had such an unprecedented level of attention to climate change. And we have never been called upon to act with such urgency. Climate change is everybody's problem and every body's solution. For millions of the poorest people in the world climate change is not a matter of debate: it's a matter of livelihood, life and death.
And this is why we are having a Carbon Fast.
Let's use this Lent season to make our commitment for righteousness and be a part of the change God expects us to make.'
Tamsin Greig, Actor
'Lent is a good time to think about what to do without, but also what to take on - especially in the area of knowledge about sustainability and carbon responsibility. So many of my choices are not choices, they are default settings or habits or knee jerk reactions or passive responses; the Carbon Fast is a challenge to my lifestyle , and a great opportunity for me to consider how I live, and how I might live differently and thoughtfully. Carbon Fast could help me to be Carbon Slow!'
Rt Revd Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London
'It's the poorest people living in developing countries, who have done the least to cause climate change being hit hardest by its devastating consequences.
It is all of our responsibility to play our part in reversing this injustice. The Carbon Fast's simple daily actions are not only fun, but an opportunity to demonstrate the love of God in a practical way, while reducing your carbon emissions and everyone can take part.'
Steve Clifford, General Director, Evangelical Alliance UK
'Deep down I guess we all know we just can’t keep living like this. Something has to change … we have to change. The impact of climate change will affect us all but, as always, it’s the poor, the powerless, those in the margins who will be affected the most. So a Carbon Fast in Lent provides a great opportunity not only to sacrifice but to learn to identify and to pray with those who face the greatest threat.'