River Above Asia and Oceania Ecclesial Network
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The Oceania Asia Talanoa Faith Delegation to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference Different groups affected by the changes in ocean climate, livelihoods and biodiversity lossRead More »RAOEN in UNOC: From the tides and currents in Lisbon, towards greater ocean action and justice
The Oceania-Asia faith delegation led by the River Above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN), Mission Society of Saint Columban, Caritas Internationalis, and the Laudato Si’Read More »Oceania Talanoa: Faith, Indigenous, and Nature’s Moana shaping and safeguarding innovations of the Sea
River above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN), with Ecojesuit, organized Culture-based solutions: Indigenous responses to biodiversity challenges, a two-day virtual event on 20 and 21Read More »Indigenous responses to biodiversity challenges
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The River Above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN) was officially launched on 24 November. The virtual launch highlighted challenges faced by communities in the region, opportunities for collaboration, and hope in taking this territorial biomes approach in caring for our forests, oceans, and peoples.
Drawing from the interconnectedness of Oceania and Asia, RAOEN seeks to sustain dialogue and collaborative engagements among the Church, indigenous and local communities, youth, and other faith-based organizations within and beyond Asia and Oceania.