Tag: Laudate Deum
Filipino priest urged Church leaders to champion environmental protection with ‘activism...
“Protecting the environment necessitates activism and protest,” the priest said, noting that Pope Francis highlighted activism
Philippine Catholic Church intensifies environmental protection campaign
Out of 85 dioceses across the country, 68 have existing ecology desks as of 2023, but only 29 are functioning with a clear ecology program
Synodality and its Silences
Why the deafening silence? How can we not listen? Why are we not protesting? Who is accountable and how can we make them accountable?
Pope Francis calls for environmental care, ethical action
His message, titled "Hope and Act with Creation," highlights the need for a shift in behavior and ethical action to tackle this issue
Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis
Another critical factor is transmission constraints, which limit the flow of electricity through specific parts of the power grid
Are reports of climate adaptation finance being exaggerated?
"Using loans as a key instrument for adaptation financing is a big injustice to countries dealing with climate impacts."
UN: Over 4,000 wildlife species still threatened by illegal trafficking despite...
Corruption further exacerbates the situation, with officials often ignoring violations, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity
Anti-mining activists killed in alarming numbers under Duterte
What has also continued – despite the killing of environmental defenders like Chad – is the advocacy work of environmental defenders
Hong Kong’s tech city will destroy key wetland for birds: experts
The department will now "review in detail" the assessment and comments "raised by the public," before making a final decision
Pope Francis renews call for ecological action on Earth Day
"We are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is 'falling into ruin.' #EarthDay"
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