Issues of the Day

There are many religious congregations, NGO's, and international organizations that are contributing their might to bring about a just and peaceful world. Fully conscious of a harmonious universe where nature is not ruthlessly exploited, all of them have targeted some burning issues in the area of their work. Aware of these important problems on justice, peace and ecology, let us prioritize our targets and join hands with the rest in tackling them.

A Healthier Earth

We should become part of the Earth Charter Initiative, a global movement promoting change for an ecologically sustainable future.

1. The Earth Charter is an authoritative synthesis of cherished values, principles, and aspirations that are widely shared by all. The principles, reflecting extensive international consultations conducted over a period of many years, are also based upon contemporary science, international law, and the insights of philosophy and religion (Choose your language). http://www.earthcharter.org

2. Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) is a federation of autonomous environmental organizations from all over the world. The members, in 66 countries, campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our day, while simultaneously catalyzing a shift toward sustainable societies. It deals with the production and consumption patterns, the recognition and payment of the ecological debt, and the elimination of all products and toxic substances that threaten the life of the planet. http://www.foei.org

2.1. Get more information from the booklet on "Integrity of Creation. An Issue for Religious Today: Climate and Global Change" at http://www.jim.mcintosh.org/globalwarming

3. Greenpeace is a non-profit organisation, with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. As a global organisation, Greenpeace focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment. http://www.greenpeace.org