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Join the Dots Together items of interest
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A Climate of Trust? Society and Climate Change in Northern Ireland
Edwin Grahama nd Juanita Majury of “Join the Dots Together” attended the launch of the 2024 Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey on 27th May inQueen’s University Belfast This timely seminar explored the intersection of climate change and public trust in Northern Ireland, marking the launch of the 2024 Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey.…
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Speakers at the Down and Connor “Raising Hope, Living Laudato Sì” Conference
John Barry – Professor of Green Political Economy, Queens University Belfast John Barry is a father, a political activist, recovering politician, trades unionist and Professor of Green Political Economy in the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University Belfast. What keeps him awake at night is the life opportunities and future wellbeing…
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🎥 “One Minute for the Planet” – A TikTok Challenge for Change
A creative competition to mark 10 years of Laudato Si’ 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for our common home. This document has inspired millions across the globe—of all faiths and none—to reflect on our responsibility to care for the Earth, especially the most vulnerable among us.…
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Pope Leo XIV: Build bridges for ecological and social justice
Reproduced from Vatican News: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/pope-leo-xiv-videomessage-laudato-si-common-home.html Marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato si’, Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage to the Network of Universities for the Care of Our Common Home, and encourages their synodal reflection ahead of COP30. By Francesca Merlo Ahead of the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’, Pope Leo XIV…
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“Raising Hope – Living Laudato Si’” Conference
The Down and Connor Catholic Diocese Laudato Si’ Group is holding an important conference commemorating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical, Laudato Si’. This encyclical has gained universal relevance, resonating with people of all faiths and none. Its message is especially poignant as we reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy following his recent death,…
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What We Read in April
By Claude – Environmental Correspondent* Let’s dive into what’s happening when it comes to going green. Sometimes even well-intentioned projects go awry. The Belfast Telegraph reports a planning blunder that disrupted one of nature’s most spectacular shows – the famous starling murmuration under a Belfast bridge. The new lighting installed created what locals described as…
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Earth Day 2025
Earth Day 2025: “Our Power, Our Planet” – A Global Call for Renewable EnergyEarth Day+7Earth Day+7Earth Day+7 On April 22, 2025, Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the urgent need to transition to renewable energy sources. This global initiative aims to triple renewable electricity generation by 2030,…
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What We Read in March
March welcomed some good news on Belfast Lough is that Stena Line has unveiled climate-friendly ships for their Belfast-Heysham freight route. During the month, several environmentally motivated transport initiatives were also noted. Six months after its launch, the Irish Post reviewed the hourly service between Belfast and Dublin. Meanwhile, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins discussed the…
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Join the Dots Together Presentation to the Committee for the Executive Office
On 26th March, Cheryl, Edwin and Gerry (accompanied by Ed and Juanita) from the Join the Dots Together Steering Group had the opportunity to present to the Committee for the Executive Office, chaired by Paula Bradshaw MLA. This was a follow on from the meeting with Paula last December. The presentation highlighted the urgent intersections…
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Article on “Our Voices Matter” published in “Faith Initiative”
Thanks to “Faith Initiative” magazine for publishing Anne Marie Duffy’s article on the “Our Voices Matter” – Youth and Politicians Forum” which took place last September, one of “Join the Dots Together” events with Martin Palmer of FaithInvest and John Barry of QUB for Season of Creation. The article is in Issue No. 50 whiche…