Today, the converging scientific consensus makes clear that the collective impact of human life is profoundly altering the earth’s ecosystem and, in turn, imperiling the intricate web of life supported by it. We are bearing witness to climate change in extreme and erratic weather events, the melting of polar ice caps and rising sea levels. Religions for Peace General Secretary William F Vendley gives account of initiatives by RfP Worldwide in meeting the Challenge of Climate Change.
Climate Change
South Australia: Students of Sustainability Conference
Students of Sustainability is an annual environmental and social justice conference bringing together activists, entrepreneurs, speakers, educators and artists from around Australia for a week of celebration, education, culture, delicious food, networking and camping. SoS is based at a different university campus each year. In 2015, SOS will be held at Flinders University, Adelaide, on Kaurna country from July 8th – 12th.
Victoria: Climate Change Community Organising Workshop
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) / Greenfaith will conduct a Community organising workshop on Sunday 7 June 2015 at the Multicultural hub, cnr Therry & Elizabeth Sts, near Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne.
People's Climate March Australia
In September, heads of state are going to New York City for a historic summit on climate change. Many people seek action in order to raise awareness of the spiritual impact of Climate Change on our Mother Earth. There will be people’s Climate Marches in all states in Australia on the weekend of 20 – 21 September.
Interfaith Summit on Climate Change – New Website
Plans are advancing for the Interfaith Summit on Climate Change, to be held in New York from 21 to 22 September. A new website featuring interfaith perspectives on climate change, highlighting the upcoming summit, has recently gone online.
WCC announces September Interfaith Summit on Climate Change
The World Council of Churches (WCC) announced it will hold an Interfaith Summit on Climate Change on September 21-22 in New York City. At the summit, organized together with Religions for Peace, more than 30 religious leaders will take a united stand to encourage international and political leaders to address concretely the causes and consequences of climate change.< /p>
Climate Change and Human Rights
A public forum on Typhoon Haiyan: Climate Change and Human Rights public forum at the St. Albans Uniting Church, on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
Launch of Climate Action Kits
Greenfaith ARRCC proudly presents the launch of: Climate Action Kits ~ Resources for faith communities helping to turn concerns about climate into action.
Interfaith Dialogue – Sacred Earth
There will be an Interfaith Dialogue Panel discussing sacred teachings about the Earth at Amberley (Vic) on 30 May 2014
Interfaith Study Course on Climate Change
A study course on the Scientific and Spiritual Dimensions of Climate Change will be conducted at the Baha’i Centre of Learning in Adelaide. The next session is on 22 December 2013.
WCC joins campaign to protect climate refugees
As part of its work for the protection of climate refugees, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is joining an innovative campaign, ‘Postcards from the Frontlines’, aiming to achieve urgently needed recognition and protection for climate refugees around the world.
