Tag: Environment
Catholic initiative in Indonesia transforms village into climate resilience model
Community waste management in the hamlet began taking shape in 2016 when Karangtanjung represented Sleman in the Climate Village competition
Semarang archdiocese joins push for grassroots environmental action in Yogyakarta
Amid growing concern over overflowing landfills and contaminated waterways, the archdiocese organized a public seminar on waste management
India’s $4-billon bet to secure critical minerals
While India produces some of the copper and graphite it uses at home, it fully imports several critical minerals used in green technologies
Philippines’ Maharlika Fund fuels mining controversy, draws Church’s ire
The organization warned that this investment contradicts the fund’s stated purpose of economic growth while endangering communities
Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom
But rich companies - which own most of the ships - are also being urged to share some of the heavy transition costs
Bangkok struggles with severe air pollution, Catholic schools take preventive steps
The Thai capital was classified under the red-coded (seriously hazardous) air quality category on Thursday morning.
Indonesia’s deforestation worsens for third year as development expands
The group attributes the destruction to government-backed development projects and the expansion of key industries
Indonesian Archbishop denounces geothermal projects over environmental concerns
The archbishop voiced his concerns over the planned developments in Mataloko and other areas within his pastoral jurisdiction
Philippines’ zero-waste bid relies on informal workers
Communities rely on informal labour for clean streets, but a lack of basic protections puts workers at risk
VIDEO: How faith and Indigenous wisdom safeguarded the only sustainable water...
Once devastated by logging, the restored forests now provide abundant, clean water, sustaining 120 households even during dry seasons.
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