Letters to the Earth

Taking Climate Action Against Climate Change

Prayer for Climate Action

Creator God,�You formed the Earth in beauty and balance,�A gift entrusted to our care.�We stand in awe of mountains, oceans, forests, and skies�And we grieve the harm we have caused.

Grant us the wisdom to see clearly,�The courage to act boldly,�And the humility to learn from those most affected.

May our choices reflect justice,�Our voices speak truth,�And our hands work to heal what has been broken.

Teach us to live simply,�To consume mindfully,�And to advocate fiercely for the future of all life.

Let our climate action be an act of love�For our neighbours, for generations to come,�And for You, the Source of all life.

Amen.

Learned and Wise

Learned, finding God in all things; and wise in the ways you use your learning for the common good.

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Colossians 1:16-17 �“For in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible... all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”

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September

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Catholic Social Teaching

Genesis 2:15

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.”

How do you feel about the earth?

Awe

Gratitude

Delight

Hope

Anger

Disappointment

Despair

Fear

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Letters to the Earth

Learn about some of the causes of damage to the Earth and the impact this has on people

To world leaders and policymakers…

You need to include a plea to the leaders for the following goals:

�✅ Concrete mechanisms to cancel the debt of the poorest countries

✅ Strengthen and clarify regulations for the Loss and Damage Fund

✅ Establish clear goals for a fair energy transition

✅ Develop a global food system rooted in agro-ecological practices

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Be wise in how you can put your message across to those who can implement change

Why are your letters important?

• A Global Invitation: Jesuits for Climate Justice invites young people to write heartfelt letters to the Earth, our Common Home.
• Expressing Your Voice: Share feelings of awe, gratitude, sorrow, or fear in the face of climate change.
• Taking Action:
1. Send your letter to the campaign to be part of a global movement (1^st half term)
2. Share it with leaders: MPs, ministers, or the Prime Minister to urge stronger climate action (2^nd half term)

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Promote your letters

• Create a short video of a selection of the letters being read out
• Create a display in your school of all the letters written / share on social media platforms

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✍️ A Citizen of the Earth�#ClimateAction #JesuitMissions #NatureRestoration #ActNow #LoveEarth #Sustainability

Sharing your letters �with Politicians

Curious and Active

Curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better.

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Romans 12:2�“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds...”

October

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Catholic Social Teaching

Philippians 2:4

“Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.”

What: 30^th United Nations Climate Change conference

When: 10^th-21^st November 2025

Where: Brazil

Why: These meetings are crucial because they bring together representatives from nearly every country on Earth to discuss and negotiate global actions to tackle climate change. COPs play a vital role in reviewing progress, setting new goals, and agreeing on measures to address the climate crisis. 

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COP30

Be curious and research about the previous COP conferences and the themes for COP30

What can you do?

Now that momentum is rising in the lead up to the COP conference in November, send a copy of your letter to your elected representatives:

• Local MP
• Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Prime Minister
• Or all of them – with a note explaining why you have written a Letter to the Earth challenging political representatives to work harder to tackle climate change and environmental damage.

Be active and tell politicians how you feel about the damage to our Common Home

Send to:

Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Prime Minister�Prime Minister,�10 Downing Street,�London SW1A 2AA.

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Also send to:

Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP,

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero,

Level 3,

55 Whitehall,

London SW1A 2HP.

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Local MPs:

[Name of MP]

House of Commons,

London SW1A 0AA.

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