‘Climate change impacts are increasingly being felt in all regions of the world with growing challenges for water availability, food production and the livelihoods of millions of people.’*
A special event being held by the charity Ripple Effect, at Glebe Farm, Pitney, on Tuesday 19 July will demonstrate the effect climate change is already having on farmers in the UK and in Africa and the steps they are taking to mitigate its effect. Deanery and Parish Development Adviser (Rural) Rob Walrond will explain how climate change is already having an impact on soil and farming practices in the UK.
Gloria Nimpundu, Country Director for Ripple Effect Burundi will join via video link to speak about the effect the climate crisis is having on the farming families she works with and how Ripple Effect (formerly Send A Cow) is supporting families to create waves of change in their communities. Gloria will share details about farming in Burundi; its climate, terrain, the main crops and the importance of harvest for rural communities.
Bishop Ruth, who will be providing the opening address, says, "Hearing from Rob, Gloria and the Ripple Effect team will help inspire us with our sustainable church activities and provide resources for our Harvest Festival services this year.
"Let’s come together to find out more about the climate crisis, what we can do about it and how together we can be part of a wave of change across rural Africa and the UK."
Ann Hatton (Church Development Executive for Ripple Effect), says "This is an excellent opportunity to reflect on how this climate crisis continues to impact farmers like Rob in the UK as well as our brothers and sisters oversees and to see how Ripple Effect supports farming families in rural Africa."
Time: 2.00 – 5.00pm (refreshments will be served from 4.00)
Venue: Glebe Farm, Pitney, Langport, Somerset TA10 9AP
Email Rebecca Parford for more information
*IPCC