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EU4Environment contribution to the National Economic Strategy until 2030 in Ukraine

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS, OUR NEWS / 14.04.2021

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the National Economic Strategy 2030 was an ambitious vision of Ukraine into the future and a road map that will change the country.[1] The Strategy has been developed for over 10 months and is the result of the participation of over 500 representatives of over 20 think tanks, over 30 …

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World Wildlife Day

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 03.03.2021

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 of the world’s wild animals …

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MEET THE FINNISH GRANNIES TRYING TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM CLIMATE CHANGE

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL / 26.01.2021

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 group and has even received …

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Flowery diets help predatory insects help farmers keep pests in check

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 26.01.2021

Syrphids on Chamomile. Credit: University of Copenhagen – Faculty of Science Predatory insects have been shown to live longer when they have access to nectar and pollen, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Thus, flowers don’t just benefit insects, they help farmers farm sustainably. Predatory insects are skilled pest …

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ECEN Christmas 2020

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 14.12.2020

The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel’, which means, ‘God is with us.’ (Matthew 1:23) Christmas with its image of Christ born in Bethlehem confirms every year the core good new that has been brought to people of all time and on every place, that God is with us. …

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The Carpathian Convention: a push to implementation

3 Comments / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 26.11.2020

Thank you for inviting me to deliver opening remarks at the sixth Conference of the Parties as you set out to take some important decisions to maintain the glory of one of Europe’s largest, and most beautiful, mountain ranges. In particular, allow me to thank Hungary, represented here today by Deputy Agriculture Minister Sándor Farkas, …

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Churches and people of goodwill are invited to celebrate Season of Creation

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 07.09.2020

On the occasion of Season of Creation 2020, CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger together with the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) President H. Em. Card. Angelo Bagnasco have issued the following joint statement. From 1 September to 4 October, Christians all over the world celebrate the Season of Creation, as well as the Day of …

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Pope urges respect for Paris climate accord, says ‘creation is groaning’

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 07.09.2020

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Tuesday urged nations to fight global warming according to the 2015 Paris climate accord, weighing in on issue that figures in the U.S. presidential race. Modern society had pushed the planet beyond its limits and the time to fix a climate emergency was running out, he said. “Our …

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‘Creation Is Groaning!’: Pope Francis Denounces Endless Growth, Humanity’s Assault on Nature

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 04.09.2020

“Climate restoration is of utmost importance, since we are in the midst of a climate emergency.” “We are running out of time” to act on the climate emergency, “as our children and young people have reminded us,” Pope Francis said in a message Tuesday. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Pope Francis on Tuesday railed against humanity’s …

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Season of Creation 2020 Celebration Guide, “Jubilee for the Earth,” now available

Leave a Comment / EXTERNAL, NEWS / 12.08.2020

Care for creation is one of those aspects of life that deserves in post-corona times undiminished attention. This year, in the same way as it has been in previous years, Christians of all backgrounds and traditions all around the globe will be invited to celebrate from 1. September – 4. October the Season of Creation. …

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