Durban, 3 Dec 2011

Faith leaders have called on decision-makers at the UN climate summit in Durban to reach an agreement on cutting global greenhouse gas emissions.

Faith leaders have called on decision-makers at the UN climate summit in Durban, South Africa, to act in the interest of humanity and reach an agreement on cutting global greenhouse gas emissions.

With negotiations on legally binding carbon emission cuts yet to make real progress and nations unable to agree on a financial package to help poor countries adapt to the effects of climate change faith leaders have demanded action.

Unveiling the Interfaith Declaration on Climate Change, peace activist Ela Gandhi quoted her grandfather, Mahatma, when she urged delegates to "be the change you want to see in the world."

She said those in power needed to make decisions which helped conserve the planet for future generations.

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Durban, added that the world's political leaders were in danger of failing humanity.