Scottish Friends hail climate declaration

Moray Council has declared a climate and ecological emergency

Friends from Forres in Moray are celebrating the news that Moray Council in Scotland has declared a climate and ecological emergency after a Quaker-backed campaign.

John Lardner, of Forres Meeting, said: ‘Friends have been supporting the Extinction Rebellion (XR) campaign and the school strikers to encourage the Moray Council to declare a climate and ecological emergency. This is on the back of both the Scottish government and the Highland Council declaring emergencies.’

One hundred supporters from all over Highland and Moray, including many Quakers, gathered for ‘Lunch on the Lawn’ outside the Moray Council building in Elgin when the declaration was made on 27 June. According to John Lardner, twelve councillors came out to receive the petition of over 500 signatures. He said: ‘There was much singing and the overall tone was joyful – a community coming together. Now, of course, the real work begins!’

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