belfast
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Saving Our Lakes: Shared Island Challenges and Opportunities
On Thursday 11th June, I attended the Irish Association conference, “Saving Our Lakes: Shared Island Challenges and Opportunities“. The atmosphere in the Lantern Boardroom was charged with a shared sense of urgency, purpose and community. The event was exceptionally well attended, drawing voices from across the political, scientific and local spectrum. It was also…
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Reimagining Prosperity: “An Economy of Enough”
On Earth Day 2026, at Queen’s University Belfast, a timely and thought-provoking conversation unfolded around one of the most urgent questions of our age: *what is enough?* At the event “An Economy of Enough”, Dr Lorna Gold invited participants to rethink the very foundations of our economic system. Drawing on ecological science, faith traditions, and…
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4 Corners Festival Begins 29th January-8th February
Full programme of events: https://www.4cornersfestival.com/festival-years/2026-festival/
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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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Many Voices, One Peace: Faith in Action in a Divided World
On Wednesday 24th September, the “Join the Dots Together” 4th and final Season of Creation seminar took place in the Windsor Hub in Belfast. “Many Voices, One Peace: Faith in Action in a Divided World” was a gathering that highlighted the vital role of interreligious dialogue in today’s climate of uncertainty, polarisation and rising radicalisation.…
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Migration: Today and Tomorrow
Seminar at the Belfast Jesuit Centre, Wednesday 10th September 2025 As part of this year’s Season of Creation programme in Belfast, a well-attended seminar on “Migration Today and Tomorrow” took place in the Jesuit Centre on Wednesday 10th September. Organized by “Join the Dots Together” in partnership with the Migrant Centre NI, the evening formed…
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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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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 great opportunity to update Paula on our recent activities and discuss plans for the future. We shared the success of the “Our Voices Matter” schools…
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“Agriculture, Land Use and Climate Democracy” Conference
“Agriculture Land Use and Climate Democracy” Conference, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Peace in the MAC, Belfast, 14th October 2024 by Juanita Majury I was delighted to attend the “Agriculture Land Use and Climate Democracy” conference, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Peace, held on 14th October, 2024, at The MAC. It…