iCentre: Laudato Si': Build a World for Future Generations

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The issue

Climate change
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Climate change is here. Beyond doing everything we can to cut emissions and slow the pace of global warming, we must adapt to climate consequences so we can protect ourselves and our communities. The fallout varies depending on where you live. It might mean fires or floods, droughts, hotter or colder days or sea-level rise.
Act now
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Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet. By making choices that have less harmful effects on the environment, we can be part of the solution and influence change
What is Climate Change?
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'Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas...'

Programs in place

Climate change—reducing Australia’s emissions
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While Australia appears to be on track to meet its 2020 target, achieving the 2030 target may prove challenging. To achieve this target we need to know where our emissions are coming from and have effective policies to reduce those emissions.
Queensland Climate Action
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Queenslanders are taking strong action on climate change. The Queensland Government has set bold but achievable targets for reducing our emissions while creating jobs.
Council's Climate Action
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Local governments are part of the climate solution and have an important role to play. Brisbane City Council is taking real and practical action to deliver a low-carbon and climate-resilient city for current and future residents of Brisbane.

Church teachings

What does the Catholic Church teach about caring for the environment?
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"“The earth and all life on it are part of God’s creation. We are called to respect this gift. We are responsible for taking care of the world we live in and for sharing all the wonders and resources the earth gives us.” (Caritas Australia) ... "
Environmental Sustainability Everyone's Responsibility, Says Religious Leaders
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Different religious and environmental groups came together in a workshop intended as implementation strategy for environmental sustainability.
From Stewardship to Creation Spirituality: The Evolving Ecological Ethos of Catholic Doctrine
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The relationship between the Catholic Church and the world’s poor is complicated by the link between concern for the earth and concern for the poor. T