Reposted from Jim Hodgson on 2nd Jul 2025 In a new document, Catholic church leaders from across the Global South blasted the โopenly denialist and apathetic stanceโ of โso-called elites of powerโ in the industrialized world who pressure their governments to back away from much-needed mitigation and adaptation measures. Preparing for the next United Nations... Continue Reading →
COP-15: The Montreal Biodiversity Conference — What itโs like โin the room.โ
I remember my first United Nations Climate meetings in 2002 (Johannesburg) and 2005 (Montreal). New to the climate/environment file, I was overwhelmed and totally out of my league. That said, I learned, fast, so much so that these early experiences launched an entirely new ministry and justice-based activity which continues to the present day. I... Continue Reading →
Saturday in the Park
Well it wasnโt Saturday in the Park โon the 4th of July.โ Saturday November 6, 2021 however was a day to remember locally and globally, as thousands upon thousands of climate activists around the globe gathered in communities larger and smaller to make their voice heeded and heard. I was unable to join our 130+... Continue Reading →