https:\/\/350.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 350.org strive to create a safe climate and a better future – a just, prosperous, and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people.<\/p>\n www.arocha.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n A Rocha responds to the global crisis of biodiversity loss through community-based conservation projects. Via residential field study centres, site-based projects and wider advocacy, A Rocha: http:\/\/acen.anglicancommunion.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Anglican Communion Environmental Network is a network for those who care for God\u2019s creation. Anglicans and Episcopalians worldwide have long been concerned with environmental issues. From extreme weather to food shortages all of us are affected. Guided by the fifth Mark of Mission members of the Anglican Communion Environment Network strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the earth<\/p>\n w<\/em>ww.birdlife.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The mission of BirdLife South Africa is to promote the enjoyment, conservation, study and understanding of wild birds and their habitats<\/p>\n www.botanicalsociety.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc) championes the cause of wildflower protection and conservation, outside the gardens, through conservation and education programmes and extends assistance and support to the other eight National Botanical Gardens around the country.<\/p>\n www.carbonfootprint.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n A Carbon Footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n www.cleanuptheworld.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Clean Up the World is a community based environmental campaign that inspires and empowers communities from every corner of the globe to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment.<\/p>\n www.environment.gov.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n As a result of the increased national awareness of the risks and threats to development in South Africa of the many environmental threats, environmental considerations are being mainstreamed in development policies across the economy. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa empowers us as a sector and the Department of Environmental Affairs continue to endeavour for the full realisation of the right to an environment that is not harmful to the health and well-being of South Africans and all those who live in our country.<\/p>\n www.earthhour.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Earth Hour is a charitable organisation based out of Singapore. Their mission is uniting people to protect the planet. Earth Hour is an open source movement organised by WWF and volunteer organisations worldwide.<\/p>\n www.eco-justice.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Eco-Justice Ministries is an independent, ecumenical agency that helps churches answer the call to care for all of God’s creation, and develop ministries that are faithful, relevant and effective in working toward social justice and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n www.ewt.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) aims to: www.fao.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts \u2013 to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.<\/p>\n www.batsgauteng.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n GNoR BIG aims to publicize bats as fascinating and important animals, dispel harmful myths and recruit enthusiastic supporters who can play a critical role in the eco-system.<\/p>\n www.greenanglicans.org<\/a><\/p>\n Anglicans have long been concerned with environmental issues. The Anglican Communion states that the fifth mark of mission is \u2018 to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the earth\u2019. http:\/\/www.greenchristian.org.uk<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Green Christian is a community of ordinary Christians who seek to: www.greenfaith.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n GreenFaith was founded in 1992 under the name Partners for Environmental Quality by Jewish and Christian leaders who believed that New Jersey \u2019s religious community needed an organization to connect diverse religious traditions with the environment. One of our earliest accomplishments was to convene a conference at Drew University, which brought together stakeholders from the religious, academic, governmental and business sectors to explore common interests in relation to environmental protection.<\/p>\n www.invasives.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Invasive Species supplies information on the massive problem of alien invasive species and how to eradicate them.<\/p>\n www.jaei.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Johannesburg Anglican Eci-spiritual Initiative (JAEI) is the Environmental Department of the Johannesburg Diocese whose aim is to be \u201cAnchored in the love of Christ, committed to God’s Mission, transformed by the Holy Spirit, JAEI seeks to develop a vibrant community who are committed to achieving a sustainable environment.\u201d<\/p>\n https:\/\/laudatosi.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Download Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment and human ecology.<\/p>\n www.plantwithpurpose.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Plant With Purpose is a Christian development organization that transforms lives in rural areas around the world where poverty and environmental degradation intersect. We equip impoverished farming families to change their circumstances, provide for their children, and live with God-given hope and dignity. We do this through sustainable agriculture training, land restoration, savings-led microfinance, church mobilization, and local leadership development.<\/p>\n www.praying-nature.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Praying Nature is inspired by the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.<\/p>\n https:\/\/seasonofcreation.or<\/em>g<\/a><\/p>\n Season of Creation commits to a ministry of healing Earth, with Christ and creation as our partners.<\/p>\n www.safcei.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n South African Faith Communities’ Environmental Institute is an institute of people of many faiths, united in our diversity through our common commitment to earth keeping. Our aim is to support the faith communities in fulfilling their environmental & socio-economic responsibility.<\/p>\n http:\/\/sarca.adu.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The SARCA project\u2019s aim is to improve our understanding of the diversity and distribution of reptiles in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, and thereby make possible an improvement in the conservation status of these animals.<\/p>\n www.spiderclub.co.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Spider Club of Southern Africa is a non-profit environmental interest group providing a fun, responsible, social learning experience, centred on spiders, their relatives and nature in general. Our aim is to encourage and develop an interest in arachnids, including spiders, scorpions, solifuges, whip-spiders, harvestmen and pseudo-scorpions, and to promote this interest and the study of these animals by all suitable means.<\/p>\n http:\/\/storyofstuff.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Story of Stuff inspires and encourages the civic engagement of the more than one million members of their global Community into honest conversation about the unnecessary consumption-crazed culture.<\/p>\n www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/sustainable-development-goals<\/a><\/p>\n Aug 17, 2016 – On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 year<\/p>\n www.tearfund.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Tearfund works with local churches to bring sustainable, lasting change to people like this, people in desperate need.<\/p>\n www.iucnredlist.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species provides taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information on taxa that are facing a high risk of global extinction.<\/p>\n www.sanbi.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) leads and coordinates research, and monitors and reports on the state of biodiversity in South Africa. The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilots best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders. SANBI engages in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, leads the human capital development strategy of the sector and manages the National Botanical Gardens as ‘windows’ to South Africa’s biodiversity for enjoyment and education.<\/p>\n www.unep.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is an agency of United Nations and coordinates its environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices<\/p>\n www.webofcreation.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Web of Creation was established to foster the movement for personal and social transformation to a just and sustainable world from religious perspectives. The Web of Creation has also been developed to provide information and connections for theology students interested in environmental ministry.<\/p>\n www.wessa.org.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) is a South African environmental organisation which aims to initiate and support high impact environmental and conservation projects to promote public participation in caring for the Earth.<\/p>\n
\nA Rocha<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Carries out ecological monitoring and research in areas of high value for wildlife
\n\u2022 Spearheads practical measures for conserving and restoring habitats and their fauna and flora
\n\u2022 Encourages appreciation of nature and participation in its conservation, through environmental education and community outreach
\n\u2022 Provides a forum for understanding the relevance of the Christian faith to environmental issues<\/p>\n
\nAnglican Communion Environmental Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nBirdlife South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Botanical Society of South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nCarbon Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nClean Up the World<\/h3>\n
\nDepartment of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nEarth Hour<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nEco-Justice Ministries<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nEndangered Wildlife Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n1. Identify human-induced threats and the affected species in order to halt or reverse species decline.
\n2. Ensure that the viability of threatened habitats and ecosystems is maintained.
\n3. Develop innovative, economically viable alternatives to address harmful impacts to the benefit of people and biodiversity.
\n4. Increase awareness and mainstream environmental considerations into the daily lives of people and decision makers.
\n5. Explore and develop opportunities for mentorship and capacity building within the conservation sector.
\n6. Provide a leadership role in ensuring efficient and adequate implementation, compliance and enforcement of conservation legislation.<\/p>\n
\nFood and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nation<\/h3>\n
\nGauteng & Northern Regions Bat Interest Group, South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nGreen Anglicans<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe Anglican Church of Southern Africa\u2019s Environmental Network (ACSA-EN) aims to support churches and Dioceses to fulfil God\u2019s call to be Earthkeepers and to care for Creation.<\/p>\n
\nGreen Christian<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 let loose hope in this damaged, exploited and unjust world
\n\u2022 pioneer practical discipleship in shared prayer, struggle and action
\n\u2022 equip prophetic witness through our campaigns and resources
\n\u2022 empower agents of change in churches and the green movement<\/p>\n
\nGreenFaith<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nInvasive Species South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nJohannesburg Anglican Eco-spiritual Initiative (JAEI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nLaudato Si<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nPlant With Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nPraying Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSeason of Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSouth African Faith Communities’ Environmental Institute (SAFCI)<\/h3>\n
\nSouthern African Reptile Conservation Assessment (SARCA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSpider Club of Southern Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nStory of Stuff<\/h3>\n
\nSustainable Development Goals – United Nations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nTearfund<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n
\nWeb of Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWildlife and Environment Society (WESSA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWorking for Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n