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We are living within a broken system that has created a planetary crisis. Those most affected by climate change are those least responsible and the international policy frameworks we have in place aren’t working.
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WEBINAR: From Belém to Canada — ORCIE at COP30: Insights and Future Advocacy Paths
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. (EST) Join us for ORCIE’s Post‑COP30 Webinar, where we will explore why civil society’s presence—and faith communities in particular—matters in global climate conversations. We…
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Renewed Call for Action on Clean Water in First Nations Communities
Access to safe, reliable drinking water remains a fundamental human right. In our earlier reflection on Clean Water for All, we explored the promise of Bill C‑61 and the urgent need…
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Bulletin BCRÉI Décembre 2025 | COP30
Bulletin BCRÉI Décembre 2025-COP30Download
Advocacy is a fundamental aspect of the commitment to justice, peace, and integrity of creation (JPIC) that is so dear to religious congregations. It offers a way to address the causes of crises and injustices by proposing alternatives that bring about the Kingdom even in the public sphere of social life. I hope that more and more congregations will use the tools and opportunities offered by ORCIE to meet with elected officials in their constituencies or in Ottawa and advocate for the care of our common home!
