Caring for Oceans
Our responsibility to our earth extends beyond mere appreciation; it requires active engagement in safeguarding it and its waters for future generations.
Our responsibility to our earth extends beyond mere appreciation; it requires active engagement in safeguarding it and its waters for future generations.
The Mariana dam disaster in Brazil stands as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of environmental negligence.
Tuvalu is a small island country in the South Pacific. It is one of the Pacific countries most at risk of being inundated by rising seas.
The deteriorating state of Australia’s environment will not be helped by the recent Federal Budget. The Budget does provide significant subsidies to green industries, but there is little to help arrest the slide in the health of the environment itself.
In his letter to the Romans, Paul pictured the earth as a mother, groaning in childbirth [Rom 8:22], later echoed by Francis of Assisi when he referred to the Earth as our Sister and Mother in his Canticle of Creatures. Yet, in modern times, our relationship to the Earth is of subjection and exploitation, rather than nurturing and respect.
Clean Up Australia Day beckons communities nationwide to join hands in a collective effort for a greener, cleaner environment. As the event draws near, individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups gear up to tackle litter and waste in their local areas. This annual event, scheduled for March 3rd, serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of human activity on our ecosystems and the power of collective action.
We take a look at the Pope’s new Apostolic Exhortation on integral ecology, Laudate Deum, and give you a way in which you can take action leading up to the upcoming climate conference in Dubai.
We highlight some of the key elements in the Federal Government’s new development policy.
During this Season of Creation, we provide a new resource on threatened species.
Staff from the Office recently met with a number of refugees who have recently arrived in Australia from Nauru. We share some of their experiences and offer you an opportunity to support those refugees still held in PNG as part of Australia’s offshore processing policy.