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  • 28 Sep 2007
    Inter-church group says United Nations tourism day exploits women

    The Ecumenical Coalition on Tourism has called for an end to the exploitation of women by the tourist industry, and criticised a decision by the United Nations to hold World Tourism Day on the theme, 'Tourism Opens Doors For Women'.

  • 21 Sep 2007
    Archbishop appoints development agency worker as adviser on climate issues

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has appointed Paula Clifford on a six month secondment from the UK-based international development agency Christian Aid to help further the Church of England's quest for sustainable solutions to climate change.

  • 20 Sep 2007
    European churches called to substantial action on global eco-crisis

    The European Christian Environmental Network has published a statement agreed at the recent Third European Ecumenical Assembly held in Romania. It calls on Christians to take serious and sustained action to combat the ecological crisis threatening the world.

  • 31 Aug 2007
    Singer Lemar hails 'amazing' Cut the Carbon rally

    BRIT and MOBO-award winning musician Lemar has described a multi-faith Birmingham Cut the Carbon rally at Millennium Point on Bank Holiday Monday as ‘amazing’ - and has backed popular action to pressure governments on global warming.

  • 15 Aug 2007
    We need more peaceful troublemakers

    The sixtieth anniversary of India's independence reminds us, says Jonathan Bartley, that the nonviolent activism of Gandhi and the the peaceful and environmental 'awkward squads' point to a more hopeful form of politics and social change.

  • 10 Aug 2007
    Namibian churches concerned about impact of Russian nuclear offer

    The leader of the Council of Churches in Namibia has expressed concern about environmental problems that could be created if the uranium-rich southern African country accepts an offer by Russia to help build floating nuclear power plants.

  • 23 Jul 2007
    Environmental award goes to Archbishop of Canterbury

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has received an award from UK parliamentarians for his work in helping to promote ecologically friendly causes - including a Church of England carbon-cutting campaign.

  • 6 Jun 2007
    CAFOD calls on G8 leaders to turn words into action

    The UK-based Catholic aid and development agency CAFOD has sent out a strong message on the eve of the G8 summit. It wants to see definite anti-poverty action and an 80 per cent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

  • 30 Apr 2007
    The Fragrance of God by Dr. Vigen Guroian- Book Launch

    The Fragrance of God

    Reflections on Finding God through the Beauty and Glory of the Natural World

    by Dr. Vigen Guroian

  • 18 Apr 2007
    Ugandan churches defend forests and condemn racial attacks

    Church leaders in Uganda are opposing a government plan allowing sugar growing in part of Mabira Forest, while also condemning violent protests, racial assaults and an attack on a Hindu Temple.