Inger Andersen (Executive Director, UNEP): “Bring Ecology into the Houses of Worship and Houses of Worship Into UNEA”

One of the most refreshing perspectives from Ms. Andersen’s response was the importance of “bringing ecology into the houses of worship and, of course, houses of worship into UNEA…” This view resonated well with the urge that Pope Francis expressed in paragraph 14 of Laudato Si about “a conversation which includes everyone…”

There is looming dishonesty, insincerity and counterfeit goodwill among the eco-justice advocates including intergovernmental bodies and the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that champion environmental conservation and protection. I am writing this article from one of the regional consultative meetings for CSOs that champion environmental protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation in Africa. The meeting dealt […]

CYNESA held a training workshop on proper waste management between July 1st and July 2nd, 2017, at the Reef Hotel in Mombasa. The training brought together about forty women leaders drawn from different faiths including Christians, Muslims and Brahma Kumaris. A number of speakers facilitated sessions covering different aspects of proper waste management. Allen Ottaro […]