Filipino fisherman and an eco-warrior among 5 winners of Asia’s Nobel Prize
“He is being recognized for his inspiring determination in leading his fellow fisherfolk to revive a dying fishing industry by creating a sustainable marine environment for this generation and generations to come
Activist group decries issuance of clearance to mining companies in Palawan
The protected landscape that is threatened by mining operations serves as a sanctuary to wildlife, “which many environmental groups have long defended and protected by law.”
Video: Pope Francis hails the youth for fighting for “Our Common Home”
The pontiff encouraged the human family to "advance with young people towards lifestyles that are simpler and more respectful of the environment."
CREATION IS GROANING
It made me feel the abundance that nature can generate if only we can cooperate with its own dynamics and learn to dance to its tune. It is creation at work on its own.
Cardinal Advincula encourages Filipinos to share the gifts of nature
“When we do not recognize the gifts that we have received, we fail to be responsible stewards,” said the prelate.
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On Ecological Sin (Part II): ‘The Greed Line’
The human imprint on the global environment has now become so large and active that it rivals some of the great forces of nature in its impact on the functioning of the Earth system
Human rights lawyer, environmental defender gunned down in Mindanao
Macababbad was the 58th lawyer and the third member of the red-tagged National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers killed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
On Ecological Sin (Part 1)
There is so much to learn from our tradition and there is so much to learn from others and Laudato Si’, I believe, is leading us towards that path.
Amnesty International urges governments to recognize the right to a healthy environment
Callamard said governments’ failure to address the impacts of the climate crisis in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence “may well be the biggest inter-generational human rights violation in history.”
Philippines remains as Asia’s deadliest country for environment and land defenders
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third world’s deadliest country with 29 killings of environmental defenders in 2020.