Posts Tagged "climate justice"

Canada’s Climate Fair Share

September 7, 2020

The Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change acknowledge the importance of equity in implementing a global response to the climate crisis. This recognizes that while addressing climate change is a shared responsibility of all countries,…

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Intro to Just Transition Week

September 6, 2020

This week, Climate Action Month turns to the theme of Just Transition where we will explore what needs to happen to get the Canadian economy to net zero emissions by 2050.  A net zero economy is achieved when we can…

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Take a Sacred Pause

September 5, 2020

Yesterday we introduced For the Love of Creation.  This work calls us to consider and act on what we, as people of faith, can do – individually, in small groups and as large faith communities – for the love of creation. We have developed a resource based on this…

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Faith communities and climate action

September 4, 2020

The Season of Creation is a time to recognize ecumenical collaboration on care for our common home, so today we feature the work of For the Love of Creation, which is bringing together Canadian faith communities and faith-based organizations to do just that. This…

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For Our Common Home

September 3, 2020

KAIROS member Development and Peace launched the For Our Common Home campaign in 2019 in response to Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Sí. The campaign’s first theme, A Future for the Amazon, urges Canadians to act to protect the Amazon through solidarity, advocacy, and personal commitment. Showing…

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The #1 Action We Can Take for the Climate

September 2, 2020

According to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, the number one thing we can do to address climate change is the exact thing that many of us are not doing: talking about it. “We can’t give in to despair. We have to go out and look…

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KAIROS Climate Action Month begins!

September 1, 2020

Today marks the beginning of the second annual KAIROS Climate Action Month. Last year, Climate Action Month galvanized action around the Global Climate Strike and the October federal election. This year’s Climate Action Month is marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has laid…

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Resiliency and hope drive KAIROS’ Climate Action Month

September 1, 2020

2nd annual Climate Action Month to amplify just recovery call (Ottawa, ON) – Resiliency and hope are the driving messages of KAIROS Canada’s second annual Climate Action Month, beginning September 1, which will include daily content and actions posted to KAIROS’ website focused on five weekly themes: Season of Creation, just transition, Indigenous rights, global climate justice, and water.   KAIROS’ Climate Action Month kicks off by amplifying…

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Supporting women’s organizations & movements – a strategic approach to climate action

February 28, 2020

“Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis. They have to be part of the solution.” A strategic approach to climate actionDownload This report was created by the Nobel Women’s Initiative (NWI) and Equality Fund. .

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage

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Toronto: Dispatches from the Frontlines of a Conflict Caused by Climate Change

Development and Peace-Caritas Canada and the Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University present the launch of Social Action Nigeria’s latest report, “Boiling Over: Global Warming, Hunger and Violence in the Lake Chad Basin”. ‘ Understand how climate change, by drying up Lake…

Global Climate Strike

September 30, 2019

As part of the Global Climate Strike on Friday, September 27, millions of people hit the streets around the world and across Canada to demand radical responses to the climate emergency. The strikes were wildly successful and brought together an…

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Engaging with elected officials

September 29, 2019

The climate crisis requires each of us to do what we can to reduce our carbon footprint. As important as these actions are, there is only so much individuals can do. Powerful change occurs when governments enact and enforce policies…

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Toronto: Drawdown Solutions Summit

The message Is clear, young people everywhere are calling their elders out: “Your house is on fire! What are you doing about it?” “Global warming is real, it is human caused and immediate action is required to avert climate disaster.”…

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Mississauga: Climate Action Earth Strike

We will meet at the fountain in Celebration Square in front of city hall at 1230pm. We will be gathering to spread awareness of our current Climate Crisis, and show support for our Climate Action Plan. Please email mississaugaclimateaction@gmail.com to…

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Toronto: Global Strike for Climate

On September 27th, Toronto will see its’ biggest strike and march for climate justice. It is hosted by Fridays For Future Toronto, who invites adults to join youth strikers in solidarity, and is backed by the S27 Coalition, a diverse…

Spirited Reflection: It is the eve of the Climate Strike and all through the house…

September 26, 2019

The brilliance of this autumn has been exceptional while spending these gloriously long dusks on the land and water. To build connections in community, with the plants, the elements and people, to further those connections in community spaces, educational forums,…

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Press Advisory: KAIROS joins the Global Climate Strike for climate action and justice, September 27

September 26, 2019

(Toronto, ON) – KAIROS staff will join the Global Climate Strike on Friday, September 27 in cities and communities across Canada to help send a strong message to all levels of government to take immediate and appropriate action to ensure…

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Montreal: Rassemblement «Ensemble pour le climat !» Appels de candidatures

La planète s’invite à l’Université et La Planète s’invite au Parlement s’associent à l’organisme Alternatives, au Réseau Jeunesse des Premières Nations Québec-Labrador ainsi qu’à la Fondation David Suzuki, Idle No More Québec, Greenpeace Québec, Projet de la réalité climatique Canada…

Climate Action Month Day 24: In case you missed it

September 24, 2019

In case you missed it!   Here are a few links to resources and news stories that you may not have seen.   To solve Canada’s systemic injustices, we need a rapid and radical social transition that is supported by the public….

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Climate Action Month Day 23: Creating concrete plans to combat climate emergency

September 23, 2019

At the United Nations’ Climate Action Summit in New York City today, world leaders and climate activists are meeting to create concrete plans to combat the climate emergency.   Canadians have demonstrated a willingness and excitement for increasing governmental commitment to the Paris targets. In town…

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United Nations Climate Action Summit

September 23, 2019

At the United Nations’ Climate Action Summit in New York City today, world leaders and climate activists are meeting to create concrete plans to combat the climate emergency.   UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called the summit to encourage all countries to form realistic plans to reach nationally determined emissions reduction goals by 2020. These targets, created by the 2015…

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Toronto: Inter-Faith Vigil

  September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. People of all faiths are in a unique position to support our shared community…

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Toronto: Climate Picnic

Climate Picnic is a Climate Action Week event designed with kids and self-care in mind! September 22 from 11am-2pm. Located at Stanley Park on the King streetcar line (890 King W.), this event will feature crafts, music and good people….

Climate Action Month Day 22: Climate migrants and spiritual response to climate emergency

September 22, 2019

Today’s resources: Connie Sorio, Migrant Justice Coordinator joined more than 60 delegates from approximately 24 countries in a visit to three communities in the Greater Manila Area that are impacted by poverty, displacement and climate change. The visit was part…

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Montreal: Amazon Benefit Concert

A collective of individuals with the support and participation of Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine (CDHAL), Coletivo Brasil-Montréal (Brésil Brazilian Collective), Women of Diverse Origins / Femmes de diverses origines, Climate Justice Montreal and others **All proceeds…

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Nelson: Climate Action for Peace

“Climate Action for Peace” is the theme of this year’s International Day of Peace, to be held in Nelson Saturday, September 21st.  KAIROS, an interfaith group that works for environmental justice in Canada and the world, will host the event,…

Climate Action Month Day 21: Overcoming differences

September 21, 2019

Ideological and geographical differences need to be overcome to create a sustainable future for the coming generations to enjoy.  “Young people from all over the world are leading the way, speaking passionately from their hearts about the state of emergency…

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For the Love of Creation

September 21, 2019

On Earth Day 2019, Christian leaders from across Canada released For the Love of Creation, a collaborative video with an urgent message: the global climate crisis has reached a critical stage and requires an urgent moral and spiritual response. Ideological and…

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