Tag: climate crisis
Delhi’s choked roads worsen India’s toxic smog crisis
The sprawling megacity of 20 million people is regularly ranked the world's most polluted capital
Asian women’s group slams Glasgow’s failure to address climate emergency
The women said that what COP26 came up “only further burden grassroots women and perpetuate plunder of resources of global south countries”
Global powers urged to go further after UN climate deal
India and China weakened the language of the final text, forcing tears and an exasperated apology from Britain's COP26 president
Filipinos at COP26 discuss concerns with Vatican officials
The activists met with Church officials to discuss the situation of communities and the need for funding to help victims of climate crisis
Deforestation drives increasingly deadly heat in Indonesia, says study
Deforestation and global warming in one Indonesian province caused temperatures to rise nearly a whole degree Celsius in 16 years
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
“During these two weeks, various ‘gaps’ have emerged in the fields of mitigation, adaptation, and financing,” a Vatican statement said
Pope Francis: Care for creation is one of the ‘great moral...
“Time is running out; this occasion must not be wasted, lest we have to face God’s judgment for our failure to be faithful stewards"
China, US unveil surprise climate pact at COP26 summit
China and the United States on Wednesday vowed to work together to accelerate climate action this decade
Climate justice – and cash – shadow UN talks
Countries remain starkly divided on key issues at the UN meeting, including how rapidly the world curbs carbon emissions
Green activists hit ADB’s energy transition mechanism for Philippines, Indonesia
Activists and civil society groups said ADB's proposed mechanism undermines “just energy transition” in the region
Support Our Mission
We work tirelessly each day to tell the stories of those living on the fringe of society in Asia and how the Church in all its forms - be it lay, religious or priests - carries out its mission to support those in need, the neglected and the voiceless.
We need your help to continue our work each day. Make a difference and donate today.
