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Join the Dots Together items of interest
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Belfast Welcomed Dr. Lorna Gold: A Celebration of Faith, Climate Action and Community
From 1st–3rd February 2025, over three days of inspiring conversations, heartfelt reflections and a renewed call to action, Belfast played host to Dr. Lorna Gold in her first official engagements […]
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Sarah MacDonald’s article about “Seeds of Hope – Returning Biodiversity to our Parishes”, published in The Tablet
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/bishop-in-ireland-urges-communities-of-faith-to-nurture-biodiversity-and-plant-seeds-of-hope-for-the-future/ The tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’ offers faith communities the opportunity to celebrate the invitation that Laudato Si’ places before us Communities of faith who will bring about […]
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Geneva Climate Forum focuses on moral and multilateral action to tackle global crises
WCC General Secretary joined the event “Multilateralism Looking at the Future” hosted by Geneva Climate Forum 21 January 2025 At the 25th anniversary celebration of the Geneva Environment Network, global […]
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New Year News Review
You may not yet be thinking of your next Christmas tree but some people believe that Christmas tree production may be at the heart of sustainable land management while others […]
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Faith in Action: Advancing Climate Justice and Peace in 2025
As we enter 2025, the United Nations has set the stage for a transformative year, highlighting themes that call for global unity and action: glaciers’ preservation, peace, quantum science and […]
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The Outcomes of Biodiversity COP16 and Climate COP29: Why They Matter
Discover why the recent Biodiversity COP16 and Climate COP29 are pivotal for our planet’s future. In a thought-provoking article, Athena Peralta, director of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and […]
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Where women lead, action follows
Just published, the Wilton Park report on the Frascati meeting last October which initiated work to set up the “Women, Faith & Climate Network”. The full report is available here: […]
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Our Voices Matter – Youth & Politicians Forum
On Friday, 13th December, members of the “Join the Dots Together” Steering Group met with MLA Paula Bradshaw (Alliance Party) in her office on the Ormeau Road. It was a […]
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Women Faith and Climate Network
Climate justice advocate Lorna Gold, Chair of the Laudato Si’ Movement, emphasizes the vital role of faith and women in addressing climate change. Speaking to Renata Steffens of the Irish […]
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Public Consultation – Private Member’s Bill on improving tree protections in Northern Ireland
Consultation starts 27/11/24, ends 06/03/2025 Peter McReynolds MLA plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to improve protection for trees across Northern Ireland. This legislation would seek to strengthen the […]