Recognizing the problem of climate change at Caritas Belgium
One cannot overemphasize the fact that the environmental challenge is the greatest global challenge humanity has ever confronted » more
Heartbreaking story in the Gulf of Mexico
American Caritas member Catholic Charities agencies in Louisiana continue to reach out to those impacted by the environmental disaster still unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico. » more

Cambodia threatened by climate change
On 1 June Caritas along with the Ministry or the Environment and other agencies such as UNDP and Oxfam organised a seminar on climate change in the capital Phonm Penn. » more

Fight climate change in Congo to prevent violence
Albert Mashika, development coordinator at Caritas Congo, explains why the question should be addressed urgently as the effects of climate change may threaten food security and trigger new violence. » more
Going green
At a recent meeting of the Caritas Internationalis Climate Justice Reference Group there was a lively discussion about the “greening” of Caritas offices.» more


Water woes in Pakistan
Pakistan contributes little to global warming – responsible for one 35th of the world’s average carbon dioxide emissions. » more



Lessons from Typhoon Morakot
Typhoon Morakot was the most distressing catastrophe to hit Taiwan in 50 years, devastating several areas in the south of the country. The heavy rainfallcaused mudslides and flooding that buried the entire town of Xiaolin.» more

Empowering Oceania
A workshop organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affair (UNOCHA) was held during the first week of June in Rarotonga, the capital of the Cook Islands. .» more

Climate change and the risk of conflict in the Middle East
Climate models predict that Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territory – will face a hotter, drier and less predictable climate in the coming decades. » more

Climate challenge in Ethiopia (photo gallery)
Ethiopia is a landlocked country of 80 million people in Eastern Africa. There is progress on development, but that risks being undone by bad or unpredictable weather. » more

Psalm of creation and salvation
Loving God, all your creation calls you blessed. Your spirit imprints the whole universe with life and mystery. Yes, all creation proclaims your love. We join this chorus of praise.» more


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