Religious Diversity Day in Palmerston North, 3 August 2024
On a brilliant, sunny day in Palmerston North, members of 11 faith communities — about 75 people — gathered at Edwards Pit Park to plant approximately 350 trees. Religious Diversity Day…
This group gets together to share Life Stories in the context of environmental sustainability.
Sue Godbaz and Angela Baker who facilitated the 30 August workshop. Not pictured is Heather Browning who inspired us how to reduce our use of plastics and live more lightly on the planet.
Rethink Waste Manawatu Workshop: Rethink, Re-Use, Reduce, Recycle
Two public meetings on reducing and managing the waste we create were held recently at St. Brigid’s Catholic parish in Feilding in response to Pope Francis’ documentary, “The Letter: A…
COP28 – Rod Oram reports
The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is held in Dubai, UAE, and Rod Oram shares his impressions here: https://youtu.be/Mzwp7xJ2uEc Rod Oram shared his experiences after the Conference with Dr Paul…
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Invitation to Religious and Interfaith Leaders and Communities Kia ora …..Concerned leaders of religious and interfaith communities around the globe are joining the call for the creation of a Fossil…
Town Hall Meeting Tips before the Elections
The RDC Climate Action Group suggests organising Town Hall Meetings before the Elections and engage with the candidates regarding their commitment towards Climate Action.Here are some tips for the preparation:…
Webinars as Conversation Starters
Building a Climate of Hope Webinars as Conversation Starters My initial reaction, when I first read about the RDC’s Building a Climate of Hope webinar series in Movement Online, was…
Kopua Habitat Restoration
Kopua (near Norsewood/Dannevirke) is the site of a Catholic Cistercian Monastery. Founded in 1954, today the monastic community has about 10 monks (and 4 companions who assist in hosting the…
RDC Webinar Series 2023
This webinar series was organised by the RDC Climate Action Group, see here.The webinars were recorded and are available here. Here is an introduction to the Webinar Series by Dr…
Enviroschool
Kia ora tatou,I have been asked to outline how St Joseph’s Feilding became an Enviroschool.I will start with a very brief introduction to the Enviroschool Programme in our region.Enviroschools is an…
Nature is complaining and is calling STOP
by Mary Nash and Mary Eastham On Sunday, 26th February, Mary Eastham, Mary Nash with Julie Randall, ran a follow-up workshop on ‘The Letter’ from Pope Francis to the world.…
Climate Action in Auckland
St Matthew-in-the-City is an Anglican church in the heart of bustling central Auckland.Here is an example of their contribution to the environment: St Matthew-in-the-City is making the climate crisis a…
RDC Climate Action Group
Check out the 2023 RDC webinar series here: “E tū te mana o Te Ao: Building a Climate of Hope”, Enviroschool Interview Eco Church Interview Climate Emergency Workshop The Cries…
Eco Church
Eco Church
Eco Church encourages congregations in environmental action, integrating eco-friendly choices through worship and teaching, buildings, facilities and land management, community and global partnerships and sustainable lifestyles.
Ecology for Climate Justice
How can Christian Social Services contribute as citizens of Earth and be involved with Climate Change?
Growing Gardens & Community
Growing Gardens and Communities (GGAC)
Beth Lew introduces a project in Palmerston North
Paul Blaschke on the Radio
Dr Paul Blaschke was guest on the radio programme Muffin Talk .Paul has extensive experience in urban ecology, biodiversity conservation, sustainability and development issues.When the Religious Diversity Centre set up…
