Dayenu joined global Jewish organizations, leaders, and communities in a declaration calling upon the world’s governments — gathered at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil — to make urgent, ambitious, and just progress in addressing the existential climate and nature crisis.
Climate Justice & Repairing the World (Tirdof Tzedek)
Rabbi Jennie Rosenn, Dayenu:
“The climate crisis affects everyone, but it disproportionately harms the poorest and most marginalized people and communities. As such, we must recognize the climate crisis as not only an ecological, political, and spiritual issue, but also a matter of justice. We are called to tirdof tzedek, pursue justice, and must ensure that climate solutions center those who are most impacted. We demand that COP30 recognize this and prioritize justice so that all people, communities, and nations can thrive.”
From the declaration: Our call
The accelerating climate and nature crisis is a universal concern that transcends borders, faith, and creed. Its impacts are already a driver of international instability, displacement, resource conflicts, and humanitarian disaster. Failure to act now imperils the security and well-being of every nation and community today and for generations to come.
We call on all Parties at COP30 to deliver meaningful commitments that will:
- Set rapid, science-based targets to limit global warming to well below 2°C, continuing to strive for 1.5°C
- Protect and restore the world’s natural ecosystems, which are the foundation of life and resilience
- Guarantee adequate finance and support to vulnerable countries and communities who bear the brunt of climate impacts
- Strengthen mechanisms for international cooperation that ensure climate justice for everyone, and intergenerational equity
The choices made at COP30 will shape the destiny of humanity. We implore negotiators to put aside short-term interests and act for our collective future.
In particular, COP30 must be a pivotal moment for translating commitments into concrete, financed action.
We call for the finalization of an ambitious and equitable new collective quantified goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) that significantly exceeds previous pledges. This goal must secure the necessary resources—in the form of grants, not debt-inducing loans—for developing nations to effectively pursue both ambitious mitigation (emissions reduction) and urgent adaptation and Loss and Damage responses. A just financial commitment at COP30 is indispensable for rebuilding international trust, accelerating the global energy transition, and ensuring a resilient future for all.