Join us in this intercultural webinar to hear experiences from the ground and how congregations are applying the Laudato Si’ Goals to make systematic changes in their Realities. The plans are the result of the JPIC Workshop held last year. Different plans will be shared on each day. From 10 am to 12pm (Rome Time). See the flyer here. Available in English, French and Spanish.
leggi la notiziaJoin this webinar on Laudato Si Goal 2 “Response to the Cry of the Poor”. The representatives of the Educational Institutions Sector will lead this webinar. From 2pm to 3pm (Rome Time). Link for registration is forthcoming.
leggi la notizia9 March – “PLANS PRESENTATION JPIC WORKSHOP 2022”. Join us in this intercultural webinar to hear experiences from the ground and how congregations are applying the Laudato Si’ Goals to make systematic changes in their Realities. The plans are the result of the JPIC Workshop held last year. Different plans will be shared on each day. From 2pm to 4pm (Rome Time).See the flyer here. Available in English, French and Spanish.
leggi la notiziaOn Wednesday 1 March 2023, a train crash in Greece killed at least 43 people and 72 were injured. Due to the impact, some of the passenger carriages were exploited. According to the Prime Minister, human error has caused the collision between a cargo train and a passenger train. Authorities arrested the stationmaster at the train’s last stop in Larissa. Most of the victims were young people and eight rail employees. Greek students are protesting, explaining that the government failed to improve rail network safety.
leggi la notiziaFive years ago, the paradise Nusa Lembongan beaches were pockmarked with rubbish and a heavily polluted river due to tourism which brought economic opportunities and a vast quantities of inorganic waste. Now, the Island is turnaround thanks to the Community Recycling Center that is cleaning the place. Lembongan Recycling Centre collects rubbish twice daily from businesses, homes and waste collection points, and then sorts and compacts paper, plastic, metal and glass for sale.
leggi la notiziaWe pray for the miners in China who are trapped after a coal mine collapsed on Wednesday. More than 45 people are still missing, while six are injured. Rescue efforts were suspended for a while due to a massive landslide that took place close to the mine. Around 300 firefighters, 60 fire trucks, rescue dogs and 200 people are on the site to help with rescue efforts.
leggi la notiziaWe thank God for the small steps that countries are taking to care for our common home and people. The project PROMISE aims to prevent leakage of waste from land-based sources into the Lakshadweep Sea in line with a Sustainable Consumption and Production approach. The projects will target tourism clusters from the territories in Maldives, Sri-Lanka and India to reduce marine pollution by involving local small and medium-sized enterprises that are not able to implement circular economic strategies.
leggi la notiziaWe continue praying for Türkiye and Syria, hardly affected by the two earthquakes that hit both countries last week. Rescuers in Türkiye have found few survivors, while, finally, Syria is receiving more aid from the international community. The death toll continues to increase, nearing 44.000 people. Thousands of people have lost their families and have no home. Many children have become orphans and people are experiencing extreme living conditions.
leggi la notiziaCyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand last week, causing floods and landslides in the northern part of the country and cutting off some towns. Five people have been confirmed dead and 100 are still missing. More than 10.500 people have been displaced. According to the Prime Minister, the recovery would take time. The New Zealand Defense Force is working hard to provide liters of water to the most affected regions, while rescue efforts continue for those stranded on their rooftops.
leggi la notiziaWe thank God for the innovation that several companies are promoting to help vulnerable people and save Mother Earth. Land Life company founded in the Netherlands has the conviction that business and technology can drive innovation to restore nature. They have created the Cocoon, which consists of a circle made from recycled cartons with a hole in the center for a seedling. They include a simple lid to reduce water evaporation. Cocoon has been planted in 25 countries and it continues to be refined.
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