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Radical Kinship: Women of Faith Rising for Our Common Home
by Dr Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Sì Movement https://laudatosimovement.org/news/radical-kinship-women-of-faith-rising-for-our-common-home/ In the quiet countryside of Surrey, England surrounded by the early signs of spring, a small group gathered at Wilton Park for what became one of the most powerful multifaith meetings I have experienced in years. Over three days in early March, women…
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Trócaire Lecture 2026 – Dr Hugo Slim
The video of this year’s Trócaire Lecture at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth is now available to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ3J_kbcrQI&t=2s The lecture, “Care for Creation Amidst the Cries of War – Working for Peace in the Earth Community,” was delivered by Hugo Slim, Director of the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice at Blackfriars Hall, part of…
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What We Read in February
There’s a lot happening at the intersection of environment, community, and business — and this collection of articles paints a vivid picture of where we are in the fight against climate change, right on our doorstep and beyond. Starting close to home, the Belfast Telegraph shines a spotlight on Northern Ireland’s sustainability trailblazers — the…
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“An Economy of Enough in a Time of Crisis and Opportunity”
Coming up on Earth Day, 22nd April. A participatory conference in Belfast to explore “An Economy of Enough in a Time of Crisis and Opportunity.” Building on recent conversations emerging from the Season of Creation and international dialogue within Economy of Francesco, the gathering will create space for shared reflection on how our economic choices…
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Environmental crisis exposes the weaknesses of our system
In a recent reflection published in Città Nuova, scientist Edison Barbieri explores how today’s environmental crisis is revealing far more than rising temperatures or extreme weather. Heatwaves, floods, droughts, and environmental degradation are exposing the fragile foundations of an economic and social system that has too often prioritised growth, consumption and short-term profit over human…
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Lent and Ramadan: Fasting, Faith and a Shared Call to Care for Our Common Home
This year, Lent and Ramadan once again unfold side by side — a powerful reminder that different faith traditions often walk similar spiritual paths at the same time. For Christians and Muslims alike, these sacred seasons invite believers to slow down, rediscover what truly matters, and renew relationships with God, neighbour, and creation. At a…
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What we read in January
Northern Ireland’s coastal communities are navigating a complex environmental landscape, balancing urgent climate realities with ambitious restoration projects that offer genuine hope for the future. The region faces stark challenges. Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s reshaping daily life right now. Belfast’s Maritime Festival is moving from September to June after last year’s washout, when…
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Why Imperfect Climate Action Is Better Than Perfect Inaction
The following article by Sophia Hurst is republished from https://www.earthday.org/ January 30, 2026 Every January people are encouraged to reinvent themselves. We make resolutions to eat better, move more, spend less, and waste less. We promise ourselves to quit plastic, go zero-waste, buy only ethical brands, and shrink our effect on climate change overnight. But…
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Why Religion Matters in Climate Conversations — New Research from LSE
Climate change isn’t just an environmental or economic challenge — it’s also a moral and cultural one that touches deeply on how people make sense of their world. That’s the central insight of a new London School of Economics article exploring why religion deserves a seat at the climate table, especially in contexts like the…
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Open DAERA Consultations You Can Respond To Now
Have Your Say on Northern Ireland’s Environment: Open DAERA Consultations You Can Respond To Now Public consultations are an important way for government to hear directly from people like us – citizens, community groups, businesses, farmers, faith communities and civil society, about policies that affect our environment, health and future. A consultation invites our views…