Global neighbours

Ideas for Action – Global neighbours

Sources and Resources to help Churches Think Globally and Act Locally

People watching a climate change presentation

We live in an increasingly global society. A stone cast in a pond in one place can cause ripples in places far and wide. A hiccup in a commodity market can spell hunger for a farmer in a developing nation. An environmental accident in one nation can quickly spread down wind and down stream to other nations. Neither economics nor environmental issues/incidents obey international, political or geographical boundaries. This linkage applies to our lifestyles. The way that we choose to live can have an impact, for good or for ill, on people in developing nations and the environment across the world, today and for future generations.

This module is designed to help churches and individuals identify those areas where they can make a positive impact on the well-being of the environment and the poorest people in developing nations. It features information about issues and campaigns together with ideas for action.

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Note on using the modules

The Eco-Congregation modules have been designed to fit into church life and support and enhance church mission. They were designed collaboratively with churches to provide a resource that is not a textbook, but a toolkit, to suit all the different varieties of church life represented in the Eco-Congregation programme.

All congregations using our modules should first register, and registered churches can also order modules in a printed form. Find out how to register, or contact us if you’d like to know more.

All our resources may be freely copied and distributed within your church, but please accredit Eco-Congregation Scotland.