Since the publication of the book South African Church structures and Christian leaders were invited to endorse the book. At present 24 church structures and 211 Christian leaders have endorsed the book.. This represents a broad and diverse endorsement from within South Africa. (A list of endorsements is available on the SACC web site). As part of the endorsement process, the book was launched at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town (30 November) and at Diakonia Council of Churches in Durban (8 December 2009).

As a next step in the process, the SACC will start considering ways to assist church members in making the content of the book become a reality in our daily lives. What happens at the conference in Copenhagen is of vital importance in promoting this agenda. Therefore the SACC welcomes and supports the letter written to President Jacob Zuma by the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.

We join Archbishop Makgoba in urging President Zuma and our entire nation to “seek justice and righteousness for all -- all people and all of creation… We have a responsibility to God and to future generations to care for this planet- our home”.

The SACC believes that issues around ecological debt and eco-justice, particularly in Africa’s extractive industries, are key elements in the attainment of the UN Millennium Development Goals. Equally so is ensuring that the Global Environment Funds/LDC funding processes for climate change adaptation through a transparent National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) is instituted.

We are hopeful that a fair, ambitious and binding deal with be adopted at the Conference of Parties (COP) of the UNFCC in Copenhagen, based on climate justice principles, which will include effective support to vulnerable nations and communities, enabling them to adapt to the consequences of climate change through adaptation funds and technology transfers.

The SACCs commends the participation of Pres Zuma and other African political leaders at this historic conference. We look forward to them returning home with good news. There are a number of ecumenical agencies and civil society groups engaged in advocacy lobbying and monitoring of UNFCC processes and we trust that their opinions will be considered and accommodated in plans for the future of our world.

The SACC supports the global efforts to remind the delegates in Copenhagen of the ultimate target of reducing the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to below 350 ppm - through vigils, bell ringing and mass demonstrations over the weekend of 11-13 December. Local congregations are encouraged to take this into account in their liturgies, preaching and prayers.

The South African church structures (at various levels) that are listed below have endorsed this document by 1 December 2009.

1. National Executive Committee, South African Council of Churches, Marshaltown
2. Foundation for Church-led Restitution, Cape Town
3. Task Team on Ecology of the Northern Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
4. Diakonia Council of Churches, Durban
5. Anglican Environmental Committee of the Diocese of Natal, Durban
6. Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI), Cape Town
7. Commission for Witness of the Dutch Reformed Church Family in the Cape Region (CFW), Bellville
8. Unit for Professional Ethics, Nelson Mandela Metro Business School, Port Elizabeth
9. Centre for Christian Spirituality, Cape Town
10. Moderamen, General Synod, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
11. St Francis of Assisi Parish, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Johannesburg
12. Johannesburg Anglican Environmental Initiative, Johannesburg
13. St Martin's Sustainability Portfolio, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Rosebank 
14. Justice and Peace Department, South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Roman Catholic Church
15. Eco-Team, St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Weltevreden Park
16. Eco-Act Environmental Education, Johannesburg
17. Salesians of Don Bosco (International Educational and Evangelization Order), Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg, CapeTown, Manzini, Maseru
18. Governing Board, Networking of Earthkeeping Christian Communities in South Africa (NECCSA).
19. Moderamen, General Synod, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa
20. St John the Baptist Anglican Church Environment Group, Pinetown
21. Pinetown Archdeaconry Environment Committee
22. Pinetown Ministers’ Fellowship
23. Pinetown Archdeaconry Clergy, Anglican Church of Southern Africa
24. Church Council, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch

The following Christian leaders, involved in ministries at various levels in South Africa, have endorsed this document by 1 December 2009.

1. Prof Denise Ackermann, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Rondebosch
2. The Rt Rev Edward Adams, Bishop, Diocese of Oudtshoorn, Roamn Catholic Church, Oudtshoorn
3. Sr Christine Ahumuza, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
4. Sr Evaline Akakikunda, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
5. Mr GC Alexander, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
6. Rev Dr Carel Anthonissen, Centre for Christian Spirituality, Cape Town
7. The Rt Rev David H Bannerman, Bishop, Diocese of the Highveld, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Benoni
8. Rev Dr Wessel Bentley, Methodist Church, Pretoria
9. Mr Piet J Beukes, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
10. Rev Dr Allan Boesak, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
11. Rev J Booysen, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Bellville
12. Prof Lucius Botes, Dutch Reformed Church, Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein
13. Rev David P Botha, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Darling
14. Rev Dr Johan Botha, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch
15. Prof Nico A Botha, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Pretoria
16. Mrs EC Bouah, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
17. Ms C Brink, Dutch Reformed Church, Bellville
18. The Revd Sue Brittion, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Pinetown
19. Mr Steve Brunsdin, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Krugersdorp
20. Prof Johan Buitendag, Nederduits Hervormde Kerk in Afrika, Pretoria
21. Rev Dr Coenie Burger, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
22. Dr Isak Burger, President of the Apostolic Faith Mission, Centurion
23. Mr Vukani Buthelezi, New Jerusalem Church, Clermont, Durban
24. The Rt Revd Merwyn E Castle, Diocese of False Bay, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Cape Town
25. Sr Daphne Charles, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
26. Prof Gerhard Daniel Cloete, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Bellville
27. Rev Murray Coetzee, Dutch Reformed Church, Bellville
28. Ms Veronica Coetzee, Dutch Reformed Church, Bellville
29. Prof Ernst M Conradie, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch
30. Mr Michael Cottrell, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Westville Durban
31. Ms Stella Cottrell, Anglican Church in Southern Africa. Westville Durban
32. The Rt Revd Garth Counsell, Bishop, Diocese of Table Bay, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
33. Commissioner André Cox, Territorial Commander, The Salvation Army, Southern Africa Territory
34. Mr SD Cozett, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
35. Ms Lavinia Crawford-Browne, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
36. Ms Sarah Crawford-Browne, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
37. Rev Malcolm Damon, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Goodwood
38. Ms Katherine Claire Davies, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Kalk Bay
39. The Rt Revd Geoffrey Francis Davies, Retired Bishop, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Kalk Bay
40. Fr Mike Deeb OP, Roman Catholic Church, Pretoria
41. The Rt Revd Jan de Groef, Bishop, Diocese of Bethlehem, Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem
42. Prof John W de Gruchy, United Congregational Church in Southern Africa, Volmoed
43. Prof Steve de Gruchy, United Congregational Church in Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg
44. Rev K de Kock, Dutch Reformed Church, Langebaan
45. Prof D Etienne de Villiers, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
46. Rev Anton W Doyer, Eko-werkgroep, Dutch Reformed Church, Lydenburg
47. Prof Jaap Durand, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch
48. Rev Dr Ben du Toit, Dutch Reformed Church, Cape Town
49. The Rt Rev Mzukisi Faleni, Moderator, Presbyterian Church of Africa, Cape Town
50. Rev Dr Charles J Fensham, Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa / Presbyterian Church in Canada, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
51. Mr John Fischer, Association of Vineyard Churches, Cape Town
52. Ms Penny Foley, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
53. Rev Dr Leon Fouché, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
54. Mrs Natasha Fry, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
55. Rev DH Gantana, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Grabouw
56. Rev Dr Fritz Gaum, Dutch Reformed Church, Cape Town
57. Rev Laurie Gaum, Centre for Christian Spirituality, Cape Town
58. Rev Dr JJ (Kobus) Gerber, General Secretary, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
59. Rev Siyabulela Gidi, Director, South African Council of Churches Western Cape, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
60. Mr Allen Goddard, Anabaptist Network in South Africa (ANiSA), Pietermaritzburg
61. Rev Tim Gray, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Johannesburg
62. Sr Breda Grehan, Roman Catholic Church, Boksburg
63. Ms Susan Groves, The Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), Cape Town
64. The Revd Dr Beverley Haddad, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg
65. Ms Freda Hamman, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Kuilsrivier
66. Rev Dr Braam Hanekom, Moderator, Synod of the Western and Southern Cape, Dutch Reformed, Cape Town
67. Rev Dr Len Hansen, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
68. The Rt Revd Donald Frederick Harker, Bishop, Diocese of George, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, George
69. Prof H Jurgens Hendriks, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
70. Mrs M Heylen, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Klerksdorp
71. Ms Sandra Hitchcock, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
72. Rev Dr Norman Hudson, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Durban North
73. Rev Ab IJzerman, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Khayelitsha
74. Mr James Irlam, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
75. Ms Ros Irlam, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
76. Dr Sol Jacob, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg
77. Rev Dr Donald Katts, Volkskerk van Afrika, Kraaifontein
78. The Revd Dr John Klaasen, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Kensington
79. Rev Dr Philip J Knutson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Cape Town
80. Prof Nico Koopman, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch
81. Prof JJ (Dons) Kritzinger, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Clarens
82. Prof JNJ (Klippies) Kritzinger, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Pretoria
83. Rev Dr Dawid Kuyler, Uniting Reformed Church in Souhern Africa, Bloemfontein
84. The Most Revd Seraphim Kykkotis, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, Johannesburg
85. Rev Martin Laubscher, Dutch Reformed Church, Heuwelsig, Bloemfontein
86. Prof Douglas Lawrie, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch
87. Mr Tony Leaver, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
88. Rev Tshabedi Lekeka, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Kagiso / Krugersdorp
89. Rev De la Harpe le Roux, Dutch Reformed Church, Bloemfontein
90. The Revd Terry Lester, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
91. Rev Andrew Lewin, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Kensington
92. Bishop Dieter Lilje, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T), Johannesburg
93. Prof Christo Lombard, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
94. Rev Steven Lottering, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Somerset West
95. Rev Dr A Faure Louw, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
96. Ms Lynette Maart, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
97. Archbishop Dr Richard Z Magxwalisa, Jerusalem Church in South Africa, Port Elizabeth
98. Mr Thabane Maja, Zion Christian Church, Polokwane
99. Mr Thembinkosi Makananda, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
100. Ms Thoko Makhanya, Roman Catholic Church, Durban
101. The Most Revd Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
102. Mr Percy Makombe, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
103. Mr Eddie Makue, General Secretary, South African Council of Churches, Uniting Reformed Church, Johannesburg
104. Ms Vivian Malloy, Canon for Environmental Affairs, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Port Elizabeth
105. Prof Tinyiko Sam Maluleke, President, South African Council of Churches, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Pretoria
106. Rev Mongezi R Mantlana, Presbyterian Church of Africa
107. Rev Dr Fanie Marais, Dutch Reformed Church, Wellington
108. Prof Madipoane Masenya, International Assemblies of God Church, Mankweng, Polokwane
109. Prof Bob Mash, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
110. Prof Judith A Mayotte, Visiting Professor, Desmond Tutu Peace Center
111. Rev MM Mbasa, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Mthatha
112. Mr. Nhlanhla Mdlalose, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
113. Mrs Ncumisa Mehana, Young Women Manyano, Central District President, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
114. Rev F Meyer, Dutch Reformed Church, George
115. Rev Georg Meyer, Evangelical Lutheran Church in  Southern Africa, Natal, Durban
116. Sr Kathleen Mitchell, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
117. The Rt Revd Christopher Mkandawire, Moderator, Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, Livingstone, Zambia
118. Mr Lebohang Mncayi, Eliwa Laphakade Evangelical Ministries, Cape Town
119. Ms Pumla Mncayi, Eliwa Laphakade Evangelical Ministries, Cape Town
120. Mr Petros Mchunu, EThekwini Community Church, Durban
121. Mr Sipho Mnguni, Roman Catholic Church, Durban
122. Mr Boitumelo Moatshe, Conquerors through Christ Ministries, Pretoria
123. Rev Dr Titus R Mobbie, Evangelical Presbyterian Church in SA, Johannesburg
124. Mr Kagiso E Mogajane, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Randfontein
125. Mr Makhotso Molaba, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Krugersdorp
126. Mr Frank Molteno, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
127. Rev Mashato Moshaba, General Secretary, Zionist Christian Church (ZZZ), Polokwane
128. Mr IS Motingoe, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Klerksdorp
129. Rev Ngwedla Paul Msiza, President of the All Africa Baptist Fellowship, General Secretary of the Baptist Convention of South Africa, Johannesburg
130. Ms Nomabelu Mvambo-Dandala, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Durban
131. Mr Dumisani Mvuyana, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, KwaMashu, Durban
132. Mr Musawenkosi Myeza, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, KwaMashu, Durban
133. Mr Hennie Naidoo, Methodist Church of South Africa, Durban
134. Ms Shirley G. Naidoo, Methodist Church of South Africa, Durban
135. Prof Piet J Naude, Dutch Reformed Church, Port Elizabeth
136. Rev Thulani Ndlazi, United Congregational Church of Southern Africa, Pietrmaritzburg
137. The Rt Revd Dr Nkosinathi Ndwandwe, Bishop, Diocese of Natal, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg
138. Rev Dr Ian Nell, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
139. Prof Malan Nel, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
140. Rev Reggie Nel, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Johannesburg
141. Rev Dr Willem Nicol, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
142. Ms Esther Nieder-Heitmann, Dutch Reformed Church, Bellville
143. Rev Dr Jan Nieder-Heitmann, Dutch Reformed Church, Bellville
144. Mr Thulasizwe Nkabane, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, KwaMashu, Durban
145. The Rt Revd Daliwonga Ntlokwana, Bishop, Western District, Ethiopian Episcopal Church, Cape Town
146. Rev Vuvelwa Ntshinga, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
147. Ms Baphiwe Nxumalo, United Congregational Church of Southern Africa, Durban
148. Rev Vuyani (Vido) Nyobole, General Secretary, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
149. Dr K Odendaal, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Kuilsrivier
150. Ms Liz O'Donoghue, Roman Catholic Church, Cape Town
151. Rev Gordon Oliver, SA Association of Unitarian Churches, Cape Town
152. Rev Dr Eddie Orsmond, Dutch Reformed Church, Simondium, Cape Town
153. The Rt Revd Ndanganeni Petrus Phaswana, Acting Presiding Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa (ELCSA), Johannesburg
154. Ms Carla Pauw, Centre for Christian Spirituality, Stellenbosch
155. Dr Christoff Pauw, Centre for Christian Spirituality, Stellenbosch
156. Mr Samuel Pauw, Dutch Reformed Church, Stella Street, Pretoria
157. Ms Louise Peters, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
158. Prof William Pick, Moravian Church, Bellville
159. Dr Miranda Pillay, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
160. Ms Small Y Radebe, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Alexandria, Johannesburg
161. Mr Moeketsi Radiengwane, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
162. Prof Susan Rakoczy IHM, Catholic Church, Pietermaritzburg
163. Karen Read, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Durban
164. Dr Charles Robertson, Dutch Reformed Church, Bellville
165. Prof Phil Robinson, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Kuilsriver
166. The Rt Revd Dr David Russel, Retired Bishop, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
167. Fr Giuseppe (Joe) Sandri, MCCJ, Bishop Elect, Diocese of Witbank, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
168. Ms Bridget Nomonde Scoble, Quaker, Cape Town
169. The Rt Revd Dr JT Seoka, Bishop, Diocese of Pretoria, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Pretoria
170. Mr Sizwe Shabangu, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, KwaMashu, Durban
171. The Most Revd LLM ka Siboto, Presiding Bishop, Ethiopian Episcopal Church, Port Elizabeth
172. Rev R Simpson, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Tulbagh
173. The Rt Revd Sithembele Sipuka, Bishop, Diocese of Mthatha, Roman Catholic Church, Mthatha
174. Mr Cedric Sissing, Roman Catholic Church, Sydenham, Durban
175. The Rt Revd William Slattery OIM, Bishop, Diocese of Kokstad, Roman Catholic Church, Kokstad / Matatiele / Bizana / Mt.Frere, Kokstad
176. The Very Revd Rowan Q Smith, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
177. Rev Dr Deon Snyman, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Kraaifontein
178. Rev Tommy Solomons, Rhenish Church in South Africa, Elsiesrivier
179. Rev Jenny Sprong, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Durban
180. Ms Agnes Svejda, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
181. Rev Angelene Swart, Moravian Church, Cape Town
182. Mr John Swart, Moravian Church, Cape Town
183. Ms Anlené Taljaard, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch
184. Sr Violet Tjatji, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
185. Mr William Thomson, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
186. Rev Nigel Titus, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cape Town
187. Fr Efrem Tresoldi, Roman Catholic Church, Pretoria
188. The Revd Janet Trisk, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Grahamstown
189. Ms Khanyisile Tsiane, Roman Catholic Church, Johannesburg
190. The Most Revd Desmond M Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Cape Town
191. Mrs Jane D Valla, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Ennerdale
192. Rev DJ van de Laar, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Knysna
193. Rev Dr I Johan van der Merwe, Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch
194. Rev Pieter J van der Walt, Dutch Reformed Church, Paarl
195. Prof Willie van Heerden, Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria
196. Mr K van Jaarsveld, Dutch Reformed Church, Somerset-Wes
197. Prof Annalet van Schalkwyk, Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, Pretoria / Tshwane
198. Rev Dr Vuyani Vellem, Deputy General Secretary, South African Council of Churches, Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
199. Prof Rian Venter, Dutch Reformed Church, Bloemfontein
200. Rev Keith Vermeulen, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Milnerton
201. Mr Roland Vernon, Vuleka Trust Director, Botha’s Hill, Durban
202. Rev Paul Verryn, Bishop, Central District, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Soweto, Johannesburg
203. Rev Michael Vorster, Bishop, Natal Coastal District, Methodist Church in Southern Africa, Durban
204. Ms Alison Warmback, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Pinetown
205. The Revd Dr Andrew E Warmback, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Pinetown
206. Prof Gerald West, Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg
207. Mrs Georgina Whitey, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Riverslea, Johannesburg
208. Rev Peter M Witbooi, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
209. Prof Gunther Wittenberg, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pietermaritzburg
210. Mr Geoffrey Wright, Spiritualist Church of South Africa, Cape Town
211. The Rt Rev Barry Wood OMI, Bishop, Archdiocese of Durban, Roman Catholic Church, Durban

For further information, please contact:
Eddie Makue, SACC General Secretary (011 241 7817 or 082 853 8781)