climate
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Northern Ireland as a Sacrifice Zone: The Lough Neagh Crisis
Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is in the midst of an environmental crisis. Once a vital ecosystem and source of livelihood, it is now facing pollution, neglect, and degradation. Is Northern Ireland becoming a “sacrifice zone” in the name of profit and political inaction? This article by Louise Taylor and…
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URGENT: Join thousands of people calling for a strong and legally-binding Global Plastics Treaty: add your name now.
Greedy oil barons are drowning us in an ocean of unnecessary plastic. They’re hoping we’ll look the other way while they rake in millions from polluting the planet. But there’s hope on the horizon: the Global Plastics Treaty. As crucial negotiations unfold this year, join people from across the world calling for a strong and legally-binding Global…
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Lough Neagh Consultation Webinar
As part of the consultation process for the Lough Neagh Resilience Plan, the 30th July webinar provided an opportunity to hear from four experts on landscape acquisition and management; considering the development of a new Lough Neagh heritage resilience plan and the various environmental and conservation challenges surrounding Lough Neagh together with examples of innovative…
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Global churches unite for Feast of Creation and climate action
The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined ecumenical partners for an online meeting titled “Assisi Reunion and Next Steps of Feast of Creation.” The event brought together faith leaders to discuss ongoing initiatives and plans for promoting the Feast of Creation, highlighting the critical role of faith communities in environmental stewardship and climate justice. …
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NIRN “Vision of Reuse & Repair: From Niche to Normal” Podcast now out
Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN) held a truly amazing event in Stormont on 2nd July: “Vision of Reuse & Repair: From Niche to Normal” The aim of the event was to gather key players to showcase the importance of reuse and repair in Northern Ireland. It was also the occasion of the first Repair Cafe…
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WCC joins conference in France to address human relationship with nature
The conference, “Anthropology and Ecological Spirituality,” focused on Psalms 8:4, “What is human that you think of him?” The event examined the complex relationship between humans and the rest of creation, highlighting the historical dominance of anthropocentric exploitation and advocating for a shift towards stewardship as envisioned in Christian ecological thought. In his presentation, Andrianos…
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Season of Creation Celebration Guide
On 5th June, World Environment Day, the official Celebration Guide for the Season of Creation 2024 was launched in an online webinar. Ecumenical faith leaders from around the globe led a time of presentation and reflection to celebrate the ongoing preparation for the Season of Creation. This year’s theme is “To hope and act with…