Worldwide vigils call for action on climate change on anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan

This Friday, 22 November, marks two weeks since the devastating Super-Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. Campaigners will be holding a vigil of prayer and solidarity with those who have been affected. The vigil will be taking place outside the Philippines UK Embassy.

This Friday also coincides with the end of this week's UN climate talks , COP19, in Warsaw, where Yeb Sano, the Climate Commissioner for the Philippines, made an impassioned plea for action. He said: "Superstorm Haiyan is a climate nightmare -- carbon pollution is driving more frequent and intense storms which are devastating vulnerable communities. New realities require new politics, I urge you to stop the sad tradition of feet-dragging on commitments to cut pollution, and breaking promises on finance"

Please come along and stand in solidarity with the people of the Philippines. If possible please bring a glass jar and a tea candle, and don't forget to wrap up warm.

The vigil is from 6-8pm outside Phillippines Embassy, 6-8 Suffolk Street, SW1Y 4HG

For more information or to register your intention of going see: www.facebook.com/events/425386050918161

This vigil is one of many around Britain and the world on 21 and 22 November calling for Climate Justice in the Philippines. They have been organised by the US-based advocacy group 350.org.    Last weekend saw the Philippines itself pray and fast for typhoon victims at the request of  Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, who thanked Pope Francis and the international community for all their support. CAFOD Lancaster has reported that St Mary's Catholic College in Blackpool is just one venue for prayer vigils which have been held all this week.
For more information see:    http://act.350.org/event/vigils/6626   http://act.350.org/event/vigils/search/   http://kirkleescampaignagainstclimatechange.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/stand-in-solidarity-for-the-philippines-vigil-on-21st-November/