We recognise that faith communities should be centres of sustainable living which protect the environment and advance social justice and economic fairness. There is a growing need for education within the non-formal sector which promotes more caring, peaceful societies. Faith communities are underpinned by strong ethical principles and have the constituency and could find the expertise, to play a significant participatory role in this regard. Our goal is to build a sustainable future for life on earth, working with and through the faith communities.

The amount of rubbish and waste that we are generating is becoming unmanageable. We can do much through recycling, and composting of biodegradable waste.

We all need to learn to reduce our consumption of material resources, water and energy. There is much that every individual family and community can do to change direction so that we develop more sustainable habits in the future.

Our cities are becoming gridlocked. Members of faith communities should add a strong voice calling for the development of improved public transport that is more reliable and affordable.