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…
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…
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.…
Newsletter 02 November 2022
RDC November News Climate Change - The UN Conference - COP27The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place this month from 6 to 18 November 2022 in the city of…
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…
COP26 Conversation
Glasgow" for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand during the time of COP26
Presentation of Statement
The Presentation of a Statement to the Government, Wellington, 19 October 2021
Here is a short version of the video recorded at the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZvnGcoK-8
COP26 - Maori & Pasifika Voices
Reflecting on the Maori and Pasifika voices at COP26
Reflecting on the Maori and Pasifika voices at COP26 - Jenny Te Paa Daniel (RDC Co-Chairperson) in conversation with Sunlou Liuvaie (Pasifika Trust, Palmerston North) and Rod Oram (New Zealand journalist, connecting from Glasgow, Scotland)
Newsletter – COP26
Official presentation of Interfaith Statement to Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw
Presentation of Statement
Statement for Presentation at COP26
Statement presented to Minister James Shaw for COP26
RDC submission to the Climate Change Commission draft report to Government
The RDC joined many other faith and interfaith groups in making a submission on the Climate Change Commission draft report to the Government.