Prayer points

Please pray:

For those who face floods or droughts and for those whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by the destruction of the environment

For the UK government's new climate change law, that it would be strong enough to dramatically reduce our emissions
 

That governments use the international climate change conference in December to start negotiations on a new set of targets, to replace the Kyoto Protocal which expires in 2012.

That all governments will play their part in finding the resources to help developing countries adapt to climate change

That Christians will have a positive impact on people and planet through their livestyle choices.  

Please pray:

For churches in the UK and across Europe to speak out on behalf of those affected by the injustices of world trade

For Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander, that he would ensure that the world’s poorest get a fair deal in trade negotiations

That farmers in poor countries will see steady demand and fair prices for their produce, so that they can provide for their families

That churches will take a lead in buying and promoting fairly traded products

That the rules of trade will be rewritten in favour of poor communities and the environment.