For 75 years, the Institute of Social Order (ISO), known to be one of the oldest non-governmental organisations in the Philippines, has played a vital role in the formation of civil society organisations, championing laws and policies aimed at improving … Continued
The devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which hit Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar, continue to rise with the death toll surpassing 500 as governments and other rescue teams continue their operations. The Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) in Malawi, … Continued
As we walked on the muddy footpath between the green rice paddies under a slight drizzle, the mesmerising sound of the adhan echoed above the village. We were heading to the Pesantren Ekologi Ath-Thaariq, an Islam boarding school and farm … Continued
There is no genuine stewardship if it does not start from the stewardship of the self. In fact, it is not a question of “stewardship” from without, as if the human race is apart from the earth. It is rather … Continued
These past few weeks, the necessity for urgent action in responding to the climate crisis has become even more compelling. As the United Nations Environment Programme released their Emissions Gap Report for 2022 two weeks ago, one of the conclusions … Continued
On 4 October, the Season of Creation officially came to a close on the feast of St Francis of Assisi. This was the eighth year that the Catholic Church observed the Season of Creation, with Pope Francis formally embracing the … Continued
Parishioners of the Jesuit Church of St Ignatius in Singapore turned up bright and early, and with great enthusiasm at a nature stateland area of Adam Road on the morning of 28 September to plant trees. The initiative, which was … Continued
After a two-year hiatus, the Farmers’ Market of the Gardening Group of the Green Movement of the parish of St Ignatius, Singapore returned to Sacred Heart Hall on 24 September as part of the parish programme for the Season of … Continued
For the past 17 years, I have been part of the Jesuit Mission in Cambodia. A significant part of that time has been with local communities, some indigenous minorities, accompanying them as they lead in protecting their natural heritage. I … Continued
The Jesuit Service Cambodia (JSC) Ecology Program in Phnom Penh joined local civil society organizations, Prey Lang communities, and the Cambodia Youth Network to promote environmental protection ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June. The celebration carries the theme, … Continued