Edmund Rice Society Marks World Water Day in Bulawayo.
The southern part of Zimbabwe has received below average rains for the past three years, believed to be a result of climate change. In addition, illegal gold panning has contributed…
The Rise of the South – New NDP Report
The UN Development Programme releases a report every two years or so. The latest one is entitled, rather melodramatically, ‘The Rise of the South’. The full report is available online.…
Colaiste Muire Students Celebrate Earth Hour
The dining assembly of Colaiste Muire, Cobh was a hive of activity on Friday the 30th March from 1-2. There was a sense of anticipation and excitement as the lights…
2012 – The Year of Sustainable Energy for All
Energy is central to nearly every major challenge, and opportunity the world faces today. Be it jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes , access to sustainable energy…
The Road to Rio
In June 2012, the third Earth Summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro, exactly 20 years after the first Earth Summit there; so it is being called the Rio+20…
Climate Change Conferences
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 17 / CMP 7, 28 November – 9 will take place in Durban, South Africa in December 2011 (This article appeared in the…
Tar Sands Project Not Morally Justified
So disturbed by ruin of the region, Alberta’s Catholic bishop has written a lengthy letter arguing that the tar sands development “cannot be morally justified.” David Ebner, January 27, 2009,…
Advocating for the Environment and the Rights of Indigenous People in Bolivia
The Christian Brothers have decided they cannot remain silent in the face of recent events in Bolivia. The Bolivian government has decided to build a road through a National Park…
Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kenya
Johnstone Shisanya, the ERN co-ordinator in East Africa, has reported on the support of the Edmund Rice Justice and Advocacy group for initiatives around the issues of education, children’s rights…
ERI Joins Youth for Human Rights Summit
Young people representing over 30 countries held their 7th International Summit at the United Nations in Geneva. ERI had the privilege of participating with these dynamic young minds. Professional inputs…