Climate justice: Seeking a Global Ethic
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Climate justice: Seeking a global ethic
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Introduction
As a confederation of Catholic organisations representing both
the richest and the poorest countries on Earth, Caritas
Internationalis embodies the solidarity the world needs if it is to
find sustainable solutions to the effects of climate change. Read more...
“If we are to change the world, we have to change
human behaviour; and a
fundamental change in
human behaviour can only
be based on deep-seated
conviction, not short-term
expediency.
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BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES
The starting point for all Christian activity is the Biblical notion of the world as creation. Christian responsibility for the environment begins with appreciation of the goodness of all God’s creation. Read more...
CARITAS IN ACTION
The long experience of Caritas in
grassroots development is particularly
useful in designing and implementing
programmes to help human and
ecological systems to adapt to climate
change. Read more...
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Living the reality of climate change
The effects of climate change are
already a daily reality formany people,
particularly for the world’s poorest and
most vulnerable. Read more...
“We are lucky if a year goes past,” says Sr Senolita Vakata of Caritas
Tonga, “without a cyclone or hurricane hitting our country.”
As food and water become scarcer, Caritas is helping
indigenous communities map their resources and
campaign to raise awareness about the harmful
effects of climate change.
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Climate Justice: Seeking a Global Ethics is available in three languages in pdf.
English | French | Spanish
PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST
Caritas advocates for policies that truly
work towards the common good. We seek
strategies that put people at the heart of
efforts to address climate change, by
adopting appropriate mitigation and
adaptation policies focused on those who
are most vulnerable. Read more...
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