Awareness, Honesty and Rupture – Stepping Outside of the Lie
For many years, I have been concerned for the present state of our planet-home.1 In a time of climate change which became climate crisis, and is now seen by many…
On the Ground at COP30 in Belem, Brazil: Part II
Through my work with KPR’s Youth Leadership Program, I understand the role of climate education in addressing the climate crisis.1 In the “Powering Net Zero: the case for climate education”…
Cam Douglas (left) and two students from UWC Pearson College’s Climate Action Leadership Diploma program
On the Ground at COP30 in Belem, Brazil
“And with this sir, we are handing you the keys to our hope”So said four Brazilian teens after they’d read their youth climate manifesto and then handed it to COP30…
Healing the Earth with Rewilding
Let the great rewilding of the world begin with you Let yourself be absorbed into something larger and Less tame than your isolated self. (Lorraine Anderson) Recently a heading in…
The Philippines: The Heat is On!
The Philippines has been grappling with the heat wave and the effects of El Niño since last year, but this year's intensity during the summer months has been particularly severe,…
Seeing Through the Smoke
“Sorry about the smoke, eh?!” the Canadian MC quipped as the celebration of Canada Day got underway in New York’s Central Park. “We have some huge fans set up along…
Rethinking the Solemnity of Christ the King Part I
The coronation of Charles III last month, which drew the attention of much of the world, provides a timely moment to rethink Catholic devotion to Christ the King. Luke 2:7…
Anchored by Arctic and Antarctic Poles
I recently watched a television programme which was reflecting on Cyclone Gabrielle; this powerful, severe ‘weather bomb’ literally wiped out crops and vineyards particularly in the Gisborne and Hawkes Bay…
The Taste of Things V: Hope
I was part of an engaging conversation recently about “collapse!” In the midst of a climate catastrophe will the planet survive? Will the human species survive? Will I survive? Of…
Responding to Climate Change in New Zealand
There are few who would claim that climate change is good for us. What is particularly problematic for me as a New Zealander are the different responses currently being suggested.…