Following the adoption of the Agreed Conclusions by the Commission many Member States made statements which included the phrase ‘historic’ describing the content of this response to the priority theme.

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | June 23, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
World leaders, scientists, and more will be gathering in Lisbon, Portugal to from June 27 – July 1, 2022 to deliberate on “scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation” to “conserve and sustainably us the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.”
by Natalie Boone | June 16, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Following the adoption of the Agreed Conclusions by the Commission many Member States made statements which included the phrase ‘historic’ describing the content of this response to the priority theme.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | March 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | November 18, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
COP26 climate summit was considered as the last hope for the world to take more ambitious and bold climate pledges to reduce global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius.
by Natalie Boone | Jun 16, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Following the adoption of the Agreed Conclusions by the Commission many Member States made statements which included the phrase ‘historic’ describing the content of this response to the priority theme.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Nov 18, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
COP26 climate summit was considered as the last hope for the world to take more ambitious and bold climate pledges to reduce global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Aug 26, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The summit, which will see more 190 world leaders, representatives of civil society and businesses will focus on “Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change”
by Jim Paddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
by Jim Paddon | Oct 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 10, 2017 | News
Last week, it didn’t matter what faith you follow...when the President of the United States made the decision to withdrawal from the Paris Agreement regarding climate change, it sent waves of disapproval and disappointment across the nation. Below are a few responses...
by .famvin | Aug 25, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Pope Francis reminds us, persons living in poverty are most affected by climate change. Here’s an opportunity to advocate for them (and our world) in the spirit of Laudato Si and in faithfulness to our Vincentian charism. Save the Planet! I am sure many of you have...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sr. Teresa Kotturan, (second from right) U.N. representative of the Sisters of Charity Federation attended the Paris climate change meetings, held Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. It is with great joy that what she witnessed will now be signed in a ceremony at the United Nations....
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 14, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
"The world's leaders are invited to the Paris Agreement Signing Ceremony of the 21st Conference of parties (COP21) at the United Nations on April 22, 2016," says Sister Teresa Kotturan, Sisters of Charity Federation representative to the U.N. The signing event will be...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 3, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On December 11, 195 nations reached an agreement in Paris which could save the planet—The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This Agreement, however, will not take effect unless a sufficient number of member states officially sign onto it between...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2015 | News
The stand against climate change Written by Krishna Magalona, Intern with the Sisters of Charity Federation from the College of Mount Saint Vincent The road to Paris has been a long one, faced with global and local difficulties. The 2015 Paris Climate Change...