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Join the Dots Together items of interest
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Lausanne 4: Scientist Katherine Hayhoe on Creation Care—‘It’s an Issue of Faith’
The recent Lausanne Congress, held in September 2024 in Incheon, South Korea, placed faith at the core of its discussions, with notable speakers like Dr. Katharine Hayhoe emphasizing the integration of faith and environmental stewardship. Hayhoe, a leading climate scientist and Christian, stressed that caring for creation is not just about environmentalism but is deeply…
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Good Relations Week provides the OpportUNITY to promote Peace, Justice, and Environmental Care
Northern Ireland’s Good Relations Week, celebrated alongside the International Day of Peace and the Season of Creation, featured a series of thought-provoking events organized by Corrymeela and “Join the Dots Together” with the presence of internationally renowned theologian and environmentalist Martin Palmer. These gatherings highlighted the interconnectedness of peace, justice and environmental stewardship, while encouraging…
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Quest for peace and environmental protection – ‘Is ecological transition still on the agenda?’
At the St. Egidio meeting in Paris on September 23, 2024, the forum “Is the ecological transition still on the agenda?” explored the diminishing focus on environmental protection and sustainability post-pandemic. Economist Gaël Giraud* explained that extreme weather events are becoming uninsurable as reinsurers refuse coverage, leaving governments with the choice to intervene or abandon…
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The Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative (FFNPT) strives for an international regime that complements the Paris Agreement by addressing the supply side of fossil fuels. This year, the Season of Creation Committee decided to push for adopting the FFNPT. Endorse the Treaty Lorna Gold described the importance of the Fossil Fuel Treaty in her talk…
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Lorna Gold’s address to Join the Dots Together
As the Season of Creation enters its second week, it may be a good time to watch the key-note address given by Dr Lorna Gold on Friday 12 January 2024 in Ulster University when Join the Dots Together hosted a meeting.
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Five Year Anniversary of Fridays For Future NI
Fridays For Future was brought to Northern Ireland five years ago this week by Anna Kernahan, inspired by the global movement founded by Greta Thunberg. Since then, there have been weekly protests in Belfast and further afield all over the country to raise awareness of the climate crisis. Notable achievements include the 19th of September…
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Louise Taylor will participate in the “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” Conference
We are looking forward to hearing from Louise Taylor at the “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” Conference. Louise is the founder of “Love Lough Neagh” and is an Early Career Researcher and therapist committed to working with activists and academics to highlight the importance of mental health, wellness, and equity in the struggle for climate justice. She…
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Martin Palmer on Sunday Sequence 8th September
We are so excited about Martin Palmer’s visit to NI! It’s a real coup to have one of the pioneers of “Season of Creation” with us during the actual “Season” and for International Day of Peace as well. Get a taster of what to expect from this internationally renowned environmentalist this weekend (8th September) on…
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URGENT: Join thousands of people calling for a strong and legally-binding Global Plastics Treaty: add your name now.
Greedy oil barons are drowning us in an ocean of unnecessary plastic. They’re hoping we’ll look the other way while they rake in millions from polluting the planet. But there’s hope on the horizon: the Global Plastics Treaty. As crucial negotiations unfold this year, join people from across the world calling for a strong and legally-binding Global…
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21st September, International Day of Peace, Dr. Harun will speak about “Al Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”
We are looking forward to our Multi-Faith Conference on 21st September where keynote speaker Martin Pamer will be joined by other illustrious experts including: Dr. Raja Harun MBE Dr. Harun will speak about “Al Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”. Speaking from a Muslim perspective, Dr Harun will explore “Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”,…