What does a Rocha do?
A Rocha is an interdenominational Christian organization which, inspired by God’s love, engages in scientific research, community‑based conservation projects, environmental education and theological training.
Is A Rocha in Ireland?
Personal life. Rocha resides in Dublin with his wife. The Rocha family keep a second home in St.
What does Arocha mean?
A Rocha is an international network of environmental organizations with Christian ethos. A Rocha, which means “the rock” in Portuguese (see entry Rocha), was founded in Portugal in 1983. A Rocha. Predecessor.
How do you pronounce Simone Rocha?
Simone Rocha Some may think the Irish designer’s last name is pronounced with a hard “ch,” but it is in fact “sih-mone row-sha.”
What is COP26?
COP26, or the Glasgow Climate Change Conference, is an international conference organized by the United Nations. It will take place from 1 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.
What are the objectives of COP26?
Countries are asked to set ‘ambitious’ targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to achieve ‘net zero’ (i.e. not releasing more emissions into the atmosphere than is removed) by 2050.
Why is this COP so important?
COP26 is our ‘last best chance’ to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees, beyond which we will face catastrophic consequences.
Why is A Rocha involved?
As Christians, we believe we have a double biblical mandate to work on climate change:
What can I do?
No matter the outcome, churches and individuals will need to step up their own action on climate change.
What can I pray for?
We covet your prayers. 13 staff members will be representing A Rocha from the UK, Ghana, France, Canada, Climate Stewards and A Rocha International.
What is COP26?
COP26, or the Glasgow Climate Change Conference, is an international conference organised by the United Nations. It will take place from 1 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.
What are the objectives of COP26?
Countries are asked to set “ambitious” targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to achieve “net zero”, i.e. not putting more into the atmosphere than is taken out, by 2050. Announcements will be made during COP26 by various countries.
Why is A Rocha France involved?
Climate change is a major issue for the 21st century. In A Rocha we want to show that for us this issue is fundamental.
A Rocha is involved in the conference in several ways
There will be 13 staff members representing A Rocha UK, Ghana, France, Canada, and Climate Stewards. A Rocha Ghana and UK have exhibition stands and others will be networking, reporting out, and seeing how they might influence outcomes, especially around the issues of nature-based solutions to climate change.
