The rainy season in Thailand begins in July and lasts until October. During this time, farmers start to plant rice in their fields. Planting rice is a fundamental tradition for Asian people. At Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai, … Continued
The annual meeting of leaders in the social and ecological justice sector was held in Rome between 25 and 30 June. The meeting was an opportunity for the six social delegates from each of the six conferences across the world … Continued
In April 2022, the Reconciliation with Creation network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific initiated a search for young people, who with their team or group, are making a significant contribution to their community through projects that respond to … Continued
In 2002, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference established Catholic Earthcare Australia with a mandate to assist in the ecological conversion of the Australian church. Fr Denis Edwards†, a respected eco-theologian, gave his support, and some green shoots were seen across … Continued
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