Silent cry international is committed to protecting the environment and advocating environmental concerns. The breakdown of the world’s weather systems is the biggest threat facing humanity today. Greenhouse gases from human activity emitted into the atmosphere are causing the globe to rapidly heat up. The effects of this warming are being felt the world over, but this is particularly true in countries and communities in which silent cry international helps people emerge from poverty and suffering. Already, and increasingly as global temperatures rise, it is essential that people and systems adapt and are prepared for the changes we know will be taking place. For this reason, our chief response to climate breakdown is to help people adapt, and to campaign and advocate for climate change adaptation. We all face a catastrophe of food insecurity and social breakdown which will lead to the deaths of billions of people unless the greenhouse gas emissions stop. Silent cry international supports every ethical action for their elimination.

Why climate change? 

Climate change is a driver of humanitarian crises and is affecting millions of people already vulnerable due to existing and ongoing challenges.

Climate change is increasing the occurrence of natural disasters and is a significant factor in many conflicts. It is also becoming a major driver of migration and displacement. In many of the countries where we work, people rely on the food gained from their land to survive. Extreme weather events such as drought and flooding, and associated threats such as locust invasions, can decimate these crops and have a devastating impact on people’s ability to feed their families.

Concern’s approach to environmental protection aims to conserve natural resources and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends. As well as meeting immediate needs such as food and livelihood support, we also work with farmers to help them adjust to climate change and build resilience for the future.