Inequality puts Indigenous People in extreme proneness to climate crisis
A global network of Indigenous Peoples rights advocates blamed the prevailing global economic and political system that aggravates the vulnerability of the Indigenous People to the impacts of the climate crisis.
Catholic diocese rolls out petition against lifting of open-pit mining ban
The Diocese of Marbel urged the local government of South Cotabato to uphold its Provincial Environment Code that prohibits open-pit mining and stand firm in its duty to protect the people and the environment.
On Ecological Economics
In addressing the pandemic and ecological crises, what matters most is not just how we can act together as members of the Church following our own plan but collaborate with others as part of a single human family.
Green groups hail cancellation of three more coal projects
Pro-environment groups scored another victory after corporate giant San Miguel Corporation (SMC) canceled three more coal-fired power projects this week.
Learning the wild way: A trumpet for compassion on World Elephant Day
It is neither the elephants being gentle giants nor their unique anatomy that make today worth the special mention, but this is to finally talk about the real elephant in the room – lack of compassion, for all.
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Philippine artisanal fishermen cry for help as illegal fishing empties municipal waters
Community fishermen are typically poor and buried in debt as they lose out to dynamite fishing as well as commercial fishing boats intruding into municipal waters. A proposed law will exacerbate their woes.
British rock band urges Brazilian governors to protect the environment
The British rock band Coldplay on August 23 has called on eight Brazilian governors to join “Global Citizen Live” and commit to protecting the environment.
Priests, church people under attack for standing for environment, human rights
Since 2001, at least 282 environmental defenders have been killed. About 66 percent or 186 out of the 282 cases occurred under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Journeying together this Season of Creation 2021 towards renewing the Oikos of God
Our common home is on the brink of catastrophe. Urgent actions are needed. We hope that this Season of Creation would lead us to renew our commitment…
Green groups oppose Davao City’s waste-to-energy incineration project
Pro-environment groups urged Mayor Sara Duterte to abandon a waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration project and uphold the people’s right to a healthy environment in Davao City.