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The Call for FFNP Treaty

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:14 December 2023
Post category:Advocacy Environment RDC Climate Action Group Resources

COP28 – Rod Oram reports

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:10 December 2023
Post category:Environment RDC Climate Action Group Resources Video Clips

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

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:11 September 2023
Post category:Advocacy Environment RDC Climate Action Group Resources

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

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:19 August 2023
Post category:Advocacy RDC Climate Action Group

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

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:6 August 2023
Post category:RDC Climate Action Group Resources Webinars

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…

Webinar Series – Recordings

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:29 June 2023
Post category:Advocacy Environment Links RDC Climate Action Group Resources Resources Video Clips Webinars

Recordings of all 4 webinars of the series "Building a Climate of Hope"

Kopua Habitat Restoration

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:1 May 2023
Post category:Environment Events Links RDC Climate Action Group Resources

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

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:30 April 2023
Post category:Environment Events Links Programmes RDC Climate Action Group Resources Video Clips Webinars

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…

Working Together in Faith to Save our Environment

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:27 April 2023
Post category:General

In February of this year, Auckland Interfaith Council (AIFC) had planned an interfaith clean-up event in South Auckland but unfortunately this had to be postponed for safety reasons following the…

Interview with Rabbi Dean Shapiro

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:29 March 2023
Post category:Programmes Research Resources Video Clips

Rabbi Dean Shapiro is the rabbi of Beth Shalom Jewish Progressive Synagogue in Auckland. In addition to serving the Beth Shalom community, he directs The Joseph Project for the Global…

Climate Crisis

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:18 September 2022
Post category:Current Programmes Environment RDC Climate Action Group Resources

E tū te mana o Te Ao: Building a Climate of Hope

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:12 June 2022
Post category:Current Programmes Environment Programmes RDC Climate Action Group Resources

Tracking your Household Carbon Footprint

Eco Church

Post author:Beate Matthies
Post published:6 April 2022
Post category:Christianity Environment RDC Climate Action Group Resources

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.