environment
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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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Desertification & Drought
Under the theme “Restore the land. Unlock the оpportunities”, the 2025 observance shines a light on how restoring nature’s foundation—land—can create jobs, boost food and water security, support climate action and build economic resilience.
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Garry Bog Walk
Celebrate International Bog Day with a guided walk through the unique landscape of Garry Bog. Learn about the vital role of peatlands in supporting wildlife and fighting climate change as you explore the site.
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Faith in Action: Advancing Climate Justice and Peace in 2025
As we enter 2025, the United Nations has set the stage for a transformative year, highlighting themes that call for global unity and action: glaciers’ preservation, peace, quantum science and cooperatives. These themes align deeply with faith communities’ mission to care for creation and to foster justice, offering an opportunity for people of all beliefs…
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Public Consultation – Private Member’s Bill on improving tree protections in Northern Ireland
Consultation starts 27/11/24, ends 06/03/2025 Peter McReynolds MLA plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to improve protection for trees across Northern Ireland. This legislation would seek to strengthen the legal protection of individual and groups of trees, as well as ancient and long-established woodland in Northern Ireland. A proposed Bill would cover three key…
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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…
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Season of Creation 2024
Season of Creation 2024 took place all over the world with lots of important initiatives and projects. You can find out some of the things that happened on the Season of Creation website, link below, which says, “Throughout the Season of Creation, we saw communities celebrating God as Creator through prayers, walks, and actions in…
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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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Louise Taylor will participate in the “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” Conference
We are looking forward to hearing from Louise Taylor at the “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” Conference. Louise is the founder of “Love Lough Neagh” and is an Early Career Researcher and therapist committed to working with activists and academics to highlight the importance of mental health, wellness, and equity in the struggle for climate justice. She…
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Martin Palmer on Sunday Sequence 8th September
We are so excited about Martin Palmer’s visit to NI! It’s a real coup to have one of the pioneers of “Season of Creation” with us during the actual “Season” and for International Day of Peace as well. Get a taster of what to expect from this internationally renowned environmentalist this weekend (8th September) on…