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An Inside Look at COP28-Dubai from VIVAT International December 15th, 2023
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Conference of the Parties (COP), organized by the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), brings nations of the world together to address the global climate change crisis. The most recent gathering, COP 28, took place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2023 in the United Arab Emirates, a controversial venue given that nation’s status as a major oil producer.
OMI JPIC is a member of VIVAT International, an NGO of 12 Catholic Religious Congregations working in 120 countries to promote human rights through advocacy at international and local levels.
VIVAT International was represented at the conference in Dubai and gives a report on deliberations during the first week:
- READ VIVAT’s REPORT: https://vivatinternational.org/cop28/the-first-week-of-cop28-a-brief-summary/
COP28: the Role of Food Systems in the Climate Crisis Will Get More Attention Than Ever December 1st, 2023
Comments by Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI
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World Wide Technology Employees Engage in Corporate Volunteering at La Vista November 27th, 2023
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By Sr. Maxine Pohlman, SSND
La Vista Ecological Learning Center’s usual monthly workday in the Missionary Oblates Woods Nature Preserve became unusual when seven young people from World Wide Technology joined our efforts. This company grants employees one day a year to do service, and this group, wanting to do something ecological, chose La Vista.
For the hours we were together in our important pursuit of restoring health to the forest by removing invasive bush honeysuckle, we felt a wonderful sense of belonging. We belonged to a group of volunteers, for sure, but in a broader sense we felt our belonging to the larger Earth community so in need of healing.
We extend our gratitude to World Wide Technology for supporting outreach in the broader community!
Vatican Conference Encourages Adoption of Mensuram Bonam November 15th, 2023
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OM JPIC Represented at Events in New York & Washington, DC November 8th, 2023
Our colleague, Bayor Ngoltoingar represented OMI JPIC at the UN:
The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which took place in September, focused on achieving the 2030 Agenda and putting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.
She also represented the office at Africa Faith & Justice Network’s 40th anniversary celebration:
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Africa Faith and Justice Network in 1983, on October 13-14 AFJN held a two-day event to highlight its history, showcase the rich diversity and culture of the African peoples, and celebrate their many wonderful accomplishments.
