Tag: Climate Justice

Safeguarding Our Planet: A Clarion Call to Confront the Climate Emergency

Insightful Perspectives on Prioritizing Environmental Preservation for a Sustainable Future The escalating Climate Emergency is an existential threat that demands our unwavering attention and decisive action. This global crisis transcends boundaries, impacting every aspect of life on our planet, from the well-being of future generations to the preservation of biodiversity and ecological balance. Ignoring this... Continue Reading →

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to be hopeful…

“TO BE HOPEFUL in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys... Continue Reading →

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Dr Daisaku Ikeda’s Yearly Peace Proposals

It is clear that human nature is multi-faceted and is not in itself the essential cause of war and violence. As the Seville Statement on Violence adopted at the General Conference of UNESCO in November 1989 made clear, “It is scientifically incorrect to say that war or any other violent behaviour is genetically programmed into... Continue Reading →

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climate justice et the earth charter…

"When we think of climate change, somewhere we try to safeguard our personal interests. But if we talk of climate justice, we spontaneously resolve to keep the poor safe during natural disasters." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi Source... The Earth Charter (conclusion) - The Way Forward As never before in history, common destiny beckons us... Continue Reading →

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The Earth Charter - Preamble We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and great promise. To move forward we must recognize that in the midst of a magnificent diversity of... Continue Reading →

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resilience

"If we are to realize the rich possibilities inherent in the concept of resilience, we will need to expand and recast our understanding of what it means. Resilience, in other words, should not be thought of as simply our capacity to prepare for and respond to threats. Rather, we should think of it in terms... Continue Reading →

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