The idea of a world without war may seem far-fetched and utopian but CLIVE BARRETT is inspired by Scilla Elworthy's blueprint to counter conflict in her latest book, Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War
… A plan for peace - building a world without war Clive … Reviews Scilla Elworthy Oxford Research Group Peace Direct The Elders … in her latest book, Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War Peace is a …
Local referenda swept Colombia after one village succeeded in using them to stop a massive mine. Until the Colombian constitutional court took their power away.
… Colombia: is democracy the price for peace? Evi Declercq EnvJustice | 29th October … Santos chose a more diplomatic path to peace. Important steps were taken to end the … social and environmental movements call his peace a corporate peace. One type of conflict …
Simon Roscoe Blevins, Richards Roberts and Richard Loizou will be released from prison later today.
… decision affirms that when people peacefully break the law out of a moral … rights and will have a chilling effect on peaceful protest” Emma Norton, head of legal … but the disproportionate punishment of peaceful protesters betrays our values as an …
Campaigners assembled outside the High Court to fight an injunction sought by an oil and gas company to impose 'draconian' restrictions on protesters.
… at UKOG sites. They say their right to peaceful protest will be stifled by the … leader Amelia Womack, supporting the right to peaceful protest. Jonathan Bartley said: “When … resistance have been exhausted, the right to peaceful protest is all communities have left. …
Decades of deceit have been thrown overboard with the new nuclear sales pitch, argues JIM GREEN. The new sales pitch openly links nuclear power to weapons and argues that weapons programs will be jeopardised unless greater subsidies are provided for the civil nuclear industry
… he claimed last year that "one of FOE-Greenpeace's biggest lies about nuclear energy is … the most important factor in a state pursuing peaceful nuclear energy", Shellenberger now … latency. Nuclear weapons ‒ a force for peace? So far, so good. The pursuit of nuclear …
A closer look at the tactics and philosophy behind a global network of vegan activists.
… based shock tactic called The Cube of Truth. Peaceful movement This day of global activism … screens and onto the streets, they are a peaceful, non-violent movement that operates … (that aren’t in violent groups like ALF) peacefully coexist with members of the …
For too long vegans and farmers have been pitted against each other. LOUISE DAVIES from The Vegan Society calls for a move on from the angry rhetoric and acceptance of the benefits of a plant-based food system for the whole of society.
… Increase the peace – vegans and farmers can be allies …
Activists blockade nuclear weapons factory AWE Burghfield as CND campaigners prepare to march on Parliament.
… campaigners from local CND group Hereford Peace Council will today travel to Parliament on a ‘peace train’ , bringing with them petitions … of countries who want a safer and more peaceful world, rather than the small number – …
UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) recently applied to the High Court for an injunction that anti-fracking campaigners say could severely curtail peaceful protest against their method of oil and gas exploration in the South East of England. VICKI ELCOATE is one of the defendants in the case
… campaigners say could severely curtail peaceful protest against their method of oil … with an attempt by an oil company to stifle peaceful protest. I am one of six women who … commonly used and perfectly legal tools of peaceful protest in the campaign against …
A group of medics and activists shut down Volkswagen's UK headquarters, turning it into an emergency diesel pollution clinic. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… 21st August 2018 News Diesel Volkswagen Greenpeace Activism Air Pollution … clinic. MARIANNE BROOKER reports Greenpeace air pollution campaigners and medical … to staff and members of the public. Greenpeace is demanding Volkswagen commit to stop …
a group of six women campaigners defending their right to protest against a fossil fuel company which sought a wide-ranging injunction to restrict direct action at drilling sites. CHLOE FARAND reports
… and an attempt to stifle free speech and peaceful protest, was scaled back by a judge … part of a strategy for some companies. But peaceful protest is a legitimate part of the … not seek in any way to remove the right to peaceful protest, freedom of assembly, or …
A free public event to celebrate Earth Day is being held on Sunday the 22 of April in Bermondsey by the Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace and Health. The day will feature Satish Kumar alongside a range of speakers, workshops and activities to inspire the local community to end plastic pollution and protect the environment in daily life, write KIMBERLEY GRAHAM, GELONG TRINLEY and LAMA ZANGMO
… Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace and Health. The day will feature Satish … traditional Buddhist practices to cultivate peace and harmony for the benefit of all. … The day will end with a meditation for world peace. Everyone is invited to contemplate the …
To mark International Women’s Day, KATIE HODGETTS reflects on the female environmental activists who have inspired and empowered her. She discusses their work, and also their role in 'joining the dots' between gender inequality, the environment and wider systemic failings
… the first African women to win the Nobel Peace Prize after founding the Green Belt … advocating human rights, good governance and peaceful democratic change through … a future where women lead the way to make peace with the Earth, or we are not going to …
Climate campaigners Extinction Rebellion are asking how far people are willing to go to protect our environment.
… when people are willing to commit acts of peaceful civil disobedience. They must be … decisively change the direction of humanity. Peaceful civil disobedience can be a dignified … express your dissent. Actions could involve peacefully spray chalking buildings or …
A fateful meeting between economist Friedrich von Hayek and British the industrial chicken farmer Antony Fisher had lasting consequences—including for the debate about climate change policy. BRENDAN MONTAGUE investigates
… of the Institute of Economic Affairs. Peace and Prosperity “Its progress was very … that only a planned economy stood between peace and prosperity and the grotesque horror …
We need a new narrative that tells of human interconnectedness with nature, and a totality of being and existence. This is the best way to prevent the hubris and destructiveness of the dominant story of economic growth. JAMES SAINSBURY sets out the vision of The Resurgence Trust, owner of The Ecologist online
… help us to create a calm, conscious, peaceful present for ourselves and therefore … the illusion of separation if we are to find peace and if we are to have a chance of ending …
The Canadian government has given the go ahead for an oil pipeline extension which would run through 518 km of Secwepemc Territory. But its people, the so-called 'Tiny House Warriors', are fighting back, one small dwelling at a time. KATIE DANCY-DOWNS went to visit them
… into deep cloud, there is a feeling of deep peace that you feel you could stand and soak … clean? Will bears and coyote still live here peacefully? Pipeline expansion In Canada, we …
The jailing of anti-fracking protestors demonstrates a deep alliance between the state, finance and capital
… as part of the state’s offensive against our peaceful democratic movement. I can say from … the interests of capital. The police repress peaceful disruption at the site. The courts … as part of the state’s offensive against our peaceful democratic movement. …
As an increasing number of leading international institutions are being called out for their investments in fossil fuels, a group of prominent Catholic organisations has become the latest to divest and are urging other church members to do the same, writes CATHERINE HARTE
… Union, and the president of Justice and Peace Europe, a network of 31 justice and peace commissions of bishops’ conferences. …
The BBC needs to better educate and inform its audience about the severities of climate change. Children's author SUE HAMPTON sets out five ways in which it can clean up its act
… less-than-ambitious targets agreed in Paris. Peace and justice I am a Green Party member, … politics than in the survival of humanity, in peace and justice. I’m a Quaker and a grandma; …
As climate negotiations get underway in Poland, the real ground zero in the global battle against climate chaos this week is in Wet´sewet´en territory, British Colombia.
… have been turned away at a checkpoint by peaceful land defenders. The Unist’ot’en are … or territories.” The litigation against the peaceful non-violent resistance of the camp …
Public protests at the copper smelter plant of Sterlite Industries in the town of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, India, were met with police fire during the last two days, with 13 protesters killed and and hundreds injured. MRINALINI SHINDE and AMEYA BOKIL report
… Public Participation Public participation and peaceful protests have become a key tenet of … University found that “violence against peaceful environmental protesters occurred …
HUGH ROSE reflects on the lasting effects of his time at a Vipassana meditation retreat
… of others. It is a willingness to be peaceful with the current state of things, to … lots of books about swimming. 'Greedy for peace' Coming back into the world, the pull of … moment has made me ambitious. I am greedy for peace. As such, I continue to meditate. …
The palm oil industry is causing severe environmental destruction and spiralling violence in the Peruvian Amazon. TOM YOUNGER investigates local actions and sets out ways in which you can offer support and solidarity
… by fear. The community can no longer live in peace because of the company and the … by fear. The community can no longer live in peace because of the company and the …