Catherine Devitt

Where has it all gone wrong?

December 11, 2018

Catherine Devitt, JCFJ's Environmental Justice Officer, examines why Ireland has such a disastrous reputation on climate change

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Is our future in safe hands?

January 10, 2018

There are over 400,000 young people aged between 18 and 24, in Ireland. Their lives are reflected on from a variety of perspectives in the Jesuit publication, 'Working Notes'

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Jesuit centres urges government to act on climate change

November 6, 2017

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice has welcomed strong calls from the Citizens’ Assembly for the government to tackle climate change

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Climate change is a justice issue

September 27, 2017

The JCFJ have put their focus on justice for the poor in their submission to Citizens' Assembly which convenes in Dublin this weekend to discuss climate change

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Ivory towers or places of power?

August 15, 2017

The Irish Centre for Faith and Justice is a participant in a major initiative involving Jesuit universities trying to make an impact on issues of global concern

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Jesuit Centre raises concern over legality of government draft Climate Plan

April 28, 2017

The Centre for Faith and Justice has urged the Government to adhere to the legislative requirements of the Climate and Low Carbon Development Act

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Towards a zero-waste lifestyle

March 15, 2017

Environmental justice officer Catherine Devitt reports on the importance of pursuing a zero-waste lifestyle

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Hopeful sign for climate action

January 27, 2017

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice has welcomed the government's commitment to phase out fossil fuels through legislation

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Taking stock of the Paris Agreement

December 7, 2016

One year on from Paris Agreement on climate change, Environmental Justice Officer Catherine Devitt reviews progress to date

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Is environmental destruction a sin?

September 5, 2016

The Irish Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice marked the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation by raising public awareness of environmental issues.

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