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Climate change in Algeria

Like many countries in Africa, Algeria has not been spared by the effects of extreme or unseasonal weather. Known for its arid and semi-arid climate, the region is highly vulnerable to changes in climate. Over the last 50 years, an increase in extreme weather events has been observed.» more
Green Tips from Catholic Health Association in the U.S.

In the United States, Catholic hospitals, medical centers and health care centers came together in 1915 to form the Catholic Health Association (CHA). » more


Protecting integrity of creation in Africa

Participants from the Church in Africa and Caritas Africa members have met in Johannesburg, South Africa to plan their response to the challenges of climate change. » more


Promoting the rights of farmers in Asia

Caritas Asia members promote organic agriculture and farmers’ rights across the region through the Sustainable Agriculture and Farmers’ Rights (SAFaR) programme. » more


Changing lives in Bangladesh

Fishing for crabs in the vast mangrove forest of the Sundarbans in Bangladesh is a dangerous way to make a living. A local poem says you always have a ‘shiver of fear’ as you travel the complex network of waterways, mudflats and small islands because the Royal Bengal Tiger does not work to a ‘timetable’. » more

New EU states link up on climate justice

Domen Grgic, Slovenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affair was a guest at a unique climate justice event in Celje, Slovenia on 8 June for Caritas organisations from new European Union member countries. » more


Is climate change a human rights issue?

This much is clear: climate change will impact human rights. Rights to food, water, housing, health, ‘peaceful enjoyment of property’—all these will be affected, often on a vast scale. » more


How climate change affects rural poor

Trócaire (Caritas Ireland) and our partner agencies in the developing world are responding to the challenge of more extreme weather patterns. In order for our response to be as effective as possible, we need a better understanding of how climate variability interacts with poverty and vulnerability. » more

Church report calls for urgent action on glaciers

Human actions are having "serious and potentially irreversible impacts" on the warming of the Earth, according to a report published by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in April. » more



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