Juanita Majury
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UNCCD COP 16
The 16th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) is currently taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2nd-13th December. This conference brings together 197 parties to address pressing global issues like land degradation, desertification and drought resilience. Under the theme “Our Land. Our Future”, the event emphasizes the importance of…
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“The Future’s Already Here: Communities Stepping Into Their Power”
What an inspiring event today, 15th November, in Carrickfergus Town Hall. A gang of change makers gathered for “The Future’s Already Here: Communities Stepping Into Their Power.” The event was a celebration of innovative ideas and grassroots action, highlighting how communities can transform challenges into thriving futures. A Day of Connection and Insight The event…
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Faith at the Forefront of Climate Action – A Look at COP29
As COP29 convenes this November in Baku, Azerbaijan, the role of faith communities has gained unprecedented attention, marking a powerful alliance between religious conviction and environmental advocacy. The global climate crisis impacts millions, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. Religious leaders across faiths now recognize a moral imperative to lead in this struggle, emphasizing a shared commitment…
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Highlights from the 23rd Meeting of the Creation Care Network
The 23rd meeting of the Creation Care Network took place on 28th September at Knock Methodist Church, East Belfast. Hosted by the church’s Sustainability Team, led by John Stothers, the meeting fostered dialogue on faith-inspired environmental stewardship across diverse community and faith representatives. Key Themes and Reflections John Stothers opened with a reflection, drawing from…
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Biodiversity COP 16: Important Agreement Reached Towards Goal of “Making Peace with Nature”
CALI, Colombia — The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) was suspended in the morning of Nov. 2 but not before countries agreed on an expanded role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in saving biodiversity and a groundbreaking agreement on the operationalization of a…
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COP29: Expectations for Faiths’ Contribution
As the world anticipates COP29 in 2024, the gathering of global leaders, activists, and communities brings renewed hope for advancing climate action. This year, building on the success of the Faith Pavilion at COP28 and the inspiring contributions faith groups made at the Biodiversity COP16, the role of faith-based organizations and interfaith coalitions is once…
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COP 16: “Peace with Nature”
The 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, 21st October-1st November, is a pivotal meeting where international leaders and environmental advocates are working to address biodiversity loss. Building on the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), this year’s theme, “Peace with Nature,” highlights the urgency of harmony between human activity and the…
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Going further, faster, together: towards a global, multi faith, women led climate action network
Wilton Park (https://www.wiltonpark.org.uk/) recently held a groundbreaking event in Frascati, Italy, launching a women-led, multi-faith climate action network designed to inspire and mobilize climate action across global faith communities. Attendees, including prominent women faith leaders, were joined by supporters from various organizations and embassies, such as the Irish and British Embassies to the Holy See,…
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Global Women-Led, Multi-Faith Climate Action Network
In a ground-breaking initiative to tackle the pressing issue of climate change, women faith leaders from around the world are gathering in Rome in October 2024 to launch a global, multi-faith, women-led climate action network. This network, inspired by a key recommendation from the Wilton Park conference on Women, Faith, and Climate Change, aims to…
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“Agriculture, Land Use and Climate Democracy” Conference
“Agriculture Land Use and Climate Democracy” Conference, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Peace in the MAC, Belfast, 14th October 2024 by Juanita Majury I was delighted to attend the “Agriculture Land Use and Climate Democracy” conference, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Peace, held on 14th October, 2024, at The MAC. It…