The United Nations designated 12 May as the International Day of Plant Health to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
Join Field Studies Ireland for a practical, fully outdoor workshop based in Tollymore Forest Park and the lowlands of the Mourne Mountains, introducing the essential skills of map reading, navigation, and route planning.
Hundreds of charities, community and faith groups come together for A Million Acts of Hope, 13-20 May.
2026 Theme: Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and Reconciliation The theme “Living Together in Peace: Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and Reconciliation” feels especially timely in 2026. At the start of the year, the United Nations Secretary-General pointed to a world marked by strain and uncertainty, while urging renewed commitment to cooperation through the Pact […]
On this Day, UNESCO calls to strengthen scientific cooperation and harness its potential to foster peace and sustainable development.
Laudato Sí is a call to follow a God-centred approach to environmental challenges that brings glory to the Creator, transformation of people and the land that sustains them. It focuses on care for the natural environment and all people, as well as broader questions of the relationship between God, humans, and the Earth. The encyclical’s […]
The Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group organizes a series of ‘Dialogues of Friendship’ across faith communities to reflect on issues of common concern in our society. The theme this year is ‘Faithfully caring for creation’.
Laudato Si’ Week is a global celebration commemorating the publication of Laudato Si’, the encyclical that calls humanity to care for our common home and embrace integral ecology.
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https://nationalpreparednesscommission.uk/news/the-peoples-emergency-briefing-gets-national-release/ The National Emergency Briefing project has introduced The People’s Emergency Briefing, a new film aimed at enhancing public awareness of climate and environmental risks. The film had its national release on April 7, 2026, and a series of community-led screenings is scheduled throughout the year, as shown on an interactive screening map. Produced by […]