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What We Read in April
There’s a genuinely exciting business success story brewing in County Antrim. AD Sustainability, based in Ballygally near Larne, is planning to double in size as it expands into the Republic of Ireland, riding an “exponential rise” in demand for its services — driven by businesses eager to cut costs, improve environmental performance and meet evolving…
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Faiths say UK must show leadership at historic conference on phasing out fossil fuels
Tuesday, 21 April 2026: Senior leaders and representatives from diverse faiths have asked Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, to attend the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. Santa Marta interfaith letter Coordinated by Faith for the Climate, Quakers in Britain and the Joint…
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The Santa Marta Conference
The first International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is currently taking place in Santa Marta, Colombia (24th-29th April, 2026). This historic gathering represents a critical “joining of the dots” between global policy, economic justice and the moral imperative to protect our common home. A Turning Point: The End of the Fossil Fuel Era?…
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Katharine Hayhoe at Queen’s University Belfast, 6th May
World-renowned climate scientist and “climate communicator”, Professor Katharine Hayhoe will deliver the prestigious “2026 McCosh Lecture” on 6th May at 2:30 pm in the Canada Room and Council Chamber (Lanyon Building, QUB). Professor Hayhoe, Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, is a global authority on climate change known for her unique ability to bridge the gap…
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Reimagining Prosperity: “An Economy of Enough”
On Earth Day 2026, at Queen’s University Belfast, a timely and thought-provoking conversation unfolded around one of the most urgent questions of our age: what is enough? At the event “An Economy of Enough”, Dr Lorna Gold invited participants to rethink the very foundations of our economic system. Drawing on ecological science, faith traditions,…
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What We Read in March
One of the biggest stories in early March came from Stormont, where Environment Minister Andrew Muir announced plans to end what he’s called a de facto “licence to pollute” enjoyed by NI Water. For almost 20 years, NI Water has operated under special arrangements due to acknowledgement that its antiquated wastewater infrastructure was underfunded —…
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Thresholds of Transformation for Seekers & Searchers (TTSS)
In a time marked by deep change and uncertainty, many people are searching for a way to respond—personally, spiritually, and practically—to the challenges of our world. Thresholds of Transformation for Seekers & Searchers (TTSS) offers a meaningful pathway for those who feel this call. TTSS is a formation journey designed to support inner transformation that…
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2026 Laudato Sì Animators Training – Building on Momentum from “Raising Hope”
People and communities across Northern Ireland are being invited to take part in a growing global movement for climate justice and care for creation, as the Laudato Sì Movement opens registration for its 2026 Laudato Sì Animators Training Programme. The invitation comes following the strong participation from Northern Ireland (Down & Connor Diocese, the NI…
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A New Liturgical Feast: A Gift for the Third Millennium
On 19th March, an ecumenical webinar gathered Christians from across the world to reflect on something both simple and profound: the possibility of a new shared liturgical feast. At the heart of the conversation is the proposed Feast of Creation—to be marked each year on 1 September (or the first Sunday of the month). What…
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Towards Santa Marta, 24th-29th April
The recent report from National Catholic Reporter highlights a striking and unified appeal from Catholic bishops across Africa, Asia, and Latin America: the call for a global treaty to phase out fossil fuels. Rooted in the lived experience of communities already facing the harshest impacts of climate change, their message frames the transition away from…