The Earth's climate is changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilisation through human-induced global warming, yet public reactions to this scientific truth remain dissonant. Inspired by a 2019 conference, Moana Water of Life, this book showcases the challenges and potential fruits of an open dialogue between stakeholders to navigate the critical challenges to planetary health caused by the climate crisis.
Inviting participants to contribute 'in their own voices', this book cuts across real-life insights, ranging from researchers from the Pacific Islands Region on the front line of devastating water surpluses and shortages, to the thoughts of leading climate change and Earth scientists, social scientists, educators, faith leaders, theologians and activists who are offering practical solutions to the problem. By highlighting this collection of inspiring stories at the local and global levels, the authors offer a vision of hope for communities in the future to communicate, adapt to change and ultimately resist further deterioration of the planet's health.
All royalties from this book are being donated to the Red Cross in the Pacific Island Region.
Author(s): Sarah Hemstock, Edward Hanna
Series: Emerald Points
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 252
City: Bingley
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SCIENCE, FAITH AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Praise for Science, Faith and the Climate Crisis
SCIENCE, FAITH AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Copyright
CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOREWORD
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
1. Christianity, Kiribati and Climate Change-induced Migration
Introduction
Background
Study Design
Emerging Themes
Theme 1 – A Strong Connection to and ‘Faith in God’ as the Source of Refuge
Theme 2 – ‘As Long as My Inner Nature Is Saved and in Tune with God's Will’
Theme 3 – Anthropogenic Climate Change: An Apocalyptic Sign of the End times and an Appointed Time for All to ‘Return to God’
Conclusions
References
2. Moana: ‘Oku mafeia he ‘Otua ‘a e me'a kotoa pe (Moana: Nothing Is Impossible with God (Luke 18:27)): Reflections of a To ...
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussions
Linkages between Climate Change Impacts and Moana
Linkages between Moana, God and Climate Change Adaptation
‘Moana: Nothing Is Impossible with God’ Framework to Guide the Implementation of SDGs and Resilience Moana by 2030 and beyond
Achieving Resilience Moana
Conclusion
References
3. The Rivers of Humankind
Introduction
The Rivers of Civilisations
Land Management: Building the Earth
What We Have Done to Rivers: Where and When
Rivers of Humankind and the First Industrial Nation
Conclusions
References
4. Earth, Air, Fire and Ice: Exploring Links between Human-induced Global Warming, Polar Ice Melt and Local Scale Extreme W ...
References
5. Climate Change and the Role of Education
Introduction
Agenda 21
UNFCCC
Sustainable Development Goals
Sendai Framework
Pacific Case Study
So How Does This Work on the Ground?
References
6. Towards Citizen Governance for Climate Change Education and Justice: A Science–Policy Perspective
Section 1: The Social and Political Conditions for More Equitable and Just Citizen Climate Governance and Action
Section 2: The Role of Collaborative Education Approaches through Education for Sustainable Development
Conclusion
References
7. Ocean of Love – Science, Policy, and Spirituality of the World Water Crisis
The Water Crisis Is a Spiritual Crisis
The Anthropocene: Science Expresses the Theological Insight of Our Becoming Our Own Gods
Anthropocene Outcomes
Plastic Island, Pervasiveness of Plastic Wastes
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Species Loss and Endangerment
Alaska Tribal Groups and Salmon
Welsh Traditional River Fishing
Rising Ocean Levels
Climate Refugees
Fresh Water Scarcity
Faith Meets the Anthropocene: Interconnection of Life
The Role of Faith Bodies in Addressing the Water Crisis
Theology in Action: The Policies of the Episcopal Church in Response to the Environmental Crisis
Ocean of Love
References
8. Reading the Bible as Waters Rise: Ecological Interpretation of Scripture
Ecological Interpretation
Genesis 1
Genesis 2
References
9. Reaching ‘Net Zero’ – An Energy Perspective
Reference
10. Sustainislandhome.org: An App for Climate Action and Advocacy
Introduction
Why Develop a Web-based Platform, sustainislandhome.org, for the Episcopal Church?
How Does sustainislandhome.org Work, and What Are the Key Design Principles?
Lessons Learned
11. Faith in Action at the United Nations: A Confluence of Rivers
Introduction
The United Nations: A Confluence of Rivers
The River of Civil Society: A Brief History of Faith in Action at the United Nations
Faith-based Engagement on Climate Change and Water at the UN: Successes, Challenges, and Obstacles
Lessons Learned: Strategic Engagement in an Era of Climate Emergency
Conclusion
References
12. Different Voices: One Call
CONCLUSION
AFTERWORD
INDEX
