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Climate targets won’t be met without green tape reform: Watt
Labor will not hit its 2030 climate targets without an overhaul of green tape, Environment Minister Murray Watt has warned, as he seeks the backing of the Coalition, business, state governments and conservationists to reform environmental laws. Source: The Australian.
Vietnam’s Catholics lead battle against plastic pollution
Along the central coast of Vietnam, a peaceful environmental movement is underway, led by local Catholics with dedication and passion. Source: UCA News.
Pope calls for concrete actions to protect environment
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of Prayer for Creation. Source: CNS/OSV News
Vatican plans to further reduce carbon footprint
St Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability. Source: NCR Online.
Capuchins join struggle to save world’s largest volcanic lake
Capuchin friars in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province want the country’s government to stop activities that threaten the ecosystem of the world’s largest volcanic lake and protect the rights of tribal people. Source: UCA News.
Call for national approach to climate planning in health sector
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the next federal government to support not-for-profit health and aged care providers to deal with climate-related disasters, such as extreme heatwaves and floods.
CRA says changes to environment law ‘not acceptable’
In an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Catholic Religious Australia has expressed deep concern about changes to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
Indonesian archbishop says mining plan an ecological and social threat
A Catholic archbishop in Indonesia is opposing plans to build a geothermal power plant in his diocese. Source: Crux.
Josephites continue discussion on the environment
The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan team has released its second “conversation package” designed to spark discussion on the environment and Pope Francis’ encyclicals Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.