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Fire at COP 30
A fire broke out in the Blue Zone at COP30 in Belém onThursday 20th November, everything stopped. Pavilions went up in flames, alarms sounded and thousands of people had to move quickly. For many, it was frightening. No one travels across the world for a climate summit expecting smoke, confusion and sirens. But in the…
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62 faith institutions announce fossil fuel divestment commitments
As COP30 meets in Brazil, 62 faith institutions announce fossil fuel divestment commitments In one of the biggest divestment announcements to date, dozens of faith institutions demonstrate climate leadership and accelerate the transition to a fossil free future 18 November 2025: Today 62 faith institutions announced their divestment from fossil fuel companies, sending a strong…
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COP 30 Global Day of Action
As COP30 continues in Belém, communities across Ireland joined the Global Day of Action to call for urgent, fair and people-centred climate solutions. In Dublin, an inter-faith gathering at the Garden of Remembrance brought together Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist and other faith traditions before the march. Representatives from more than 60 groups filled the streets,…
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Day 1 at COP30: Building a “Mutirão” for Climate Justice
Belém, Brazil – November 2025 Day one of COP30 dawned under the Amazonian sun — hot, humid, and charged with expectation. The world has arrived in Belém, a city that sits at the meeting point of land, river, and rainforest — and, this week, at the crossroads of global climate hope and anxiety. Negotiations opened…
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From Words to Action: André Corrêa do Lago’s Ten Letters to Belém
In the run up to COP 30 in Belém,Brazil, André Corrêa do Lago — the Brazilian diplomat serving as President-Designate — has written a remarkable series of ten “Letters from the Presidency” tracing the journey toward this milestone. Each letter invites the world to move from a cycle of words to a cycle of action,…
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What We Read in October
Northern Ireland finds itself at a critical juncture in its environmental journey, with recent reports painting a complex picture of setbacks, warnings, and emerging opportunities. The conversation around climate policy has reached a fever pitch. The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging MLAs to revisit the Climate Change Act, while Newton Emerson questions whether Stormont is…
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Faith Letter for a Fossil Fuel Treaty
We are reproducing the Faith Letter for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Please sign. As leaders across diverse religious and spiritual communities around the globe, we call on governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Sign the Faith letter We have been granted a gift, an earth created in all its diversity,…
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Join the Global Day of Climate Action – 15 November in Belfast
As the world turns its eyes to the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, communities everywhere are stepping up. On Saturday 15 November, a Global Day of Action will bring people together in solidarity for climate justice. In Belfast, we’ll gather at 1.00 pm in Writers’ Square, ready to march, speak out and show that…
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N. Ireland Delegates Raise Hope
10 folk from NI were among the Irish Delegation Raisings Hope at Global Climate and Faith Gathering in Rome Over 30 Irish representatives joined Pope Leo XIV and global leaders for the Raising Hope Conference marking 10 years of Laudato Sì Castel Gandolfo, October 2025 More than 30 people from across Ireland took part in…
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What We Read in September
Northern Ireland is facing some serious environmental hurdles, but communities across the region are stepping up with innovative solutions that offer real hope for the future. Let’s start with the tough news: Lough Neagh’s recovery could take decades, according to Environment Minister Andrew Muir. The UK’s largest freshwater lake has been suffering from severe algae…