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NI Climate Action Plan Youth Consultation
YouthAction Northern Ireland in partnership with DEARA will be consulting young people around the new NI Climate Action Plan. We will be hosting two events one in Belfast and one in L/Derry (see attached and below) and it is for all young people aged 16-24 regardless of their knowledge around climate change as DEARA are…
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September Newsletter
Act for Peace and the Planet this “Season of Creation” This year, the Season of Creation is more urgent than ever. With Northern Ireland having declared a climate emergency, the time for promises is over—the time for action is now. “Join the Dots Together” is calling on people of faith and goodwill to take a…
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What We Read in August
Environmental News Synopsis: Northern Ireland’s Green Journey Northern Ireland’s environmental landscape is experiencing both significant challenges and remarkable progress, painting a complex picture of ecological struggle and inspiring community action. The Lough Neagh Crisis: A Wake-Up Call Blue-green algae returned to Lough Neagh in the centre of Northern Ireland for the third summer in a…
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Season of Creation 2025 Activities
Season of Creation Opening Mass 6:00 pm on Sunday 31st August, in St. Patrick’s Church, 199 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2FL Online prayer service for the Opening of the Season 15.00 https://seasonofcreation.org/event/online-prayer-service-for-the-opening-of-the-season/ Enthralling seminars: Wednesday 10th September, Migration: Challenges Today and Tomorrow 7:00–9:00 pm, Belfast Jesuit Centre, 193–195 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2FL https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-today-and-tomorrow-tickets-1616349889029 Wednesday…
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Preparing for the Season of Creation 2025: Faith Communities and the Climate Emergency
As we approach this year’s Season of Creation (1st September–4th October), we are invited to reflect and act under the global theme Peace with Creation, inspired by Isaiah 32:14–18. The Season of Creation is not only a time of prayer and ecological reflection, but also an opportunity to recognise the urgent reality of the climate…
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Church Leaders Bear Witness at Lough Neagh
On Wednesday 23 July 2025, the Church Leaders (Archbishop John McDowell, Rev Dr Trevor Gribben, Rev Alan Wardlow and Archbishop Eamon Martin) visited Lough Neagh and Coney Island for a day of listening, reflection and witness, focusing on the deepening ecological crisis affecting the largest freshwater lake in these islands. During the visit, Archbishop Eamon Martin spoke…
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What we read in June
The island of Ireland is facing a complex web of environmental challenges and opportunities as communities, governments, and farmers work to balance economic development with climate action. Recent developments highlight both concerning environmental risks and promising innovations across the region. Hidden Dangers in Our Landscapes Research has revealed troubling findings about toxic metal contamination in…
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Season of Creation 2025 & the Economy of Francesco
We’re delighted to share that plans are already underway for this year’s Season of Creation events. Tone of the issues we ‘re focussing on is the relationship between climate justice and economics. As Pope Francis reminds us, we cannot separate the plight of the planet from the issue of poverty. To explore this connection, we’re…
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POPE LEO: 10th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV FOR THE 10th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION 2025 [1 September 2025] Seeds of Peace and Hope ________________________________ Dear Brothers and Sisters! The theme of this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, chosen by our beloved Pope Francis, is “Seeds of…
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Raise Hope: Women of Faith Leading the Way in Climate Action
As London pulsed with energy during London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2025, over 700 events showcased bold ideas, urgent conversations, and fresh collaborations. From green finance to grassroots resilience, the climate crisis was met with visionary leadership—and women of faith stood firmly at the heart of it. A powerful highlight was the screening of “The…