Challenges of Climate Change: The Role of Christian Religious Leaders

Abstract

The Global Climate has substantially changed largely as a result of human activity. The sun that shone
mildly to give the day-light, has suddenly become hostile, harsh and unfavorable to man. The rain that
dropped to give water to the earth, has also become hostile and extreme, destroying houses and lives. The
ocean and seas that were initially calm and reserved have suddenly risen and encroaching into dry lands,
flooding several places. The land that sustained and produced food for man, has turned against man. And
the air that was clean and unpolluted has become contaminated and harmful to man. Indeed, the world is
currently faced with a seemingly intractable problem. However, this global Climate change is currently
fought by world leaders. Hence, there have been several global Climate change Conferences. Precisely, the
first World Climate Conference was held in 1979. And ever since, there have been similar conferences till
date. Although, the fight against Climate change is quite old, the problem is still rearing its ugly head.
Therefore, having critically studied the issue, the researcher outlined roles for Christian religious leaders in
this War against Climate change.