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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
Recordings of all 4 webinars of the series "Building a Climate of Hope"
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.…
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…
Tracking your Household Carbon Footprint
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 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.
2021 Climate Emergency Workshop in Wellington
An initiative for and with marginalised people around Wellington.
How can Christian Social Services contribute as citizens of Earth and be involved with Climate Change?
Beth Lew introduces a project in Palmerston North
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…
The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam explained by Dr Paul Blaschke
Rod Oram reflecting on COP26
Glasgow" for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand during the time of COP26
Here is a short version of the video recorded at the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZvnGcoK-8
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)
Prayer and Meditation Vigil Launch of Scottish Interfaith Week
Rod Oram in conversation with Paul Blaschke
Official presentation of Interfaith Statement to Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw
Statement presented to Minister James Shaw for COP26
COP26 Vigil in Scotland
The RDC joined many other faith and interfaith groups in making a submission on the Climate Change Commission draft report to the Government.