IRCEF-Study is a comprehensive project to help university graduates, postgraduates, and young scientists to undergo (on an interdisciplinary basis) practice in environmental organizations, NGOs, and research centers in Germany and Western Europe in general. Environmental knowledge, competencies, and practice today are a constituent of various spheres of social life and […]
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Pope Francis walks forward to speak during an interfaith peace gathering outside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Sept. 20, 2016. The Vatican announced June 17 that it will host faith leaders in October to prepare a statement ahead of the COP 26 United Nations climate summit in […]
Dear Olimpia! The team of the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies sincerely congratulates you on the successful defending of your doctoral dissertation! Congratulations on valid proof of high qualification! We wish you the successful implementation of creative and scientific ideas, inspiration in professional growth, and future scientific research. We […]
The global climate emergency requires a global, multi-faith response. GreenFaith International is hosting a global day of action on March 11, so that people of diverse religions can come together in a bold new way to work for climate justice. Sign up here to join or host an event. Read the “Sacred People, […]
On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 – as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness […]
The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development is committed to partnering with ecologically-focused clergy and theologians to augment the faith voice in hastening the transition to cleaner, healthier and more sustainable communities. In conjunction with the publication of Eco Bible, Vol. 1: An Ecological Commentary on Genesis and Exodus, we are sponsoring […]
2021 started off with a series of brief training sessions on the RECP methodology in Belarus. Part of the RECP training and demonstration assessments process for enterprises, 15 new Belarusian companies benefited from intensive training on 19 and 21 January 2021, organized by the National RECP Centre in Belarus. The […]
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed executive orders during his first week in office addressing climate change and the care for our common home. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed support for […]
The ladies taking on Finnish politicians. In the northernmost part of Europe, twelve Finnish grandmothers have created a group pushing for environmental change. Their aim is simple: to ensure their grandchildren have a safe and sustainable future. The organisation, Aktivistimummot, meaning “Activist grannies”, now has over 5000 members in their Facebook […]
Bei der Jahresvogelwahl liegen Rauchschwalbe und Rotkehlchen vorne Wer folgt auf die Turteltaube? Innerhalb einer Woche wurden bei der Stichwahl zum Vogel des Jahres 2021 bereits über 125.000 Stimmen abgegeben. Bei der ersten öffentlichen Wahl anlässlich des goldenen Jubiläums der Aktion ist das digitale Wahllokal noch bis zum 19. März […]