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hand with changes in the norms of local, national, and international legal frameworks.
One's personal reduction of CO 2 emissions is of symbolic value only without a
binding and ambitious legal framework that effectively incentivizes everyone else to
reduce their CO 2 emissions. Thus, there is an urgent need to combine actions at the
grassroots level with advocacy at the international one (Kerber 2013 ).
Religions have played an ambiguous role in relationship to the care for the Earth
and to climate justice. They have served as inspiration for both the destruction of the
Earth and for its protection, as has also been the case of other institutions and sec-
tors of society. They continue to play a key role in many societies in the world today.
Strengthening their commitment to care for the Earth and climate justice together
with others in society is a fundamental factor for an effective Earth stewardship.
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