The evolution of climate communications in christian doctrine and practice

• Shevchenko, Olena ^[1] ; Sidanich, Irina ^[2] ; Turchenko, Yuliia ^[3]
  1. [1] Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

     Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

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  2. [2] University of Educational Management of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine
  3. [3] Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

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• Localización: História e Cultura, ISSN-e 2238-6270, ISSN 2238-6270, Vol. 13, Nº. 2, 2024 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Biografia e História: Polifonia e Experiências Plurais), págs. 706-728
• Idioma: inglés
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  • English

    The article examines the influence of the Christian church on the international and national public regarding the settlement of global climate challenges and the church's climate communications from the Middle Ages to the present. Utilizing comparative and literary analysis of both historical texts and contemporary scientific papers, the study explores how these religious institutions have engaged with and influenced public discourse on global climate challenges. The findings underscore the significant role that religious institutions can play in shaping responses to climate change, leveraging their moral and ethical frameworks to foster community involvement and support for sustainable practices. The authors conclude that both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches recognize the scientific consensus regarding the anthropogenic cause of global climate change and actively participate in overcoming climate challenges.

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    This article examines the influence of the Christian Church on public perceptions and actions concerning global climate challenges. Through an analysis of historical texts and contemporary discourse, it traces the evolution of climate communication from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, with a focus on Catholic and Orthodox perspectives. The findings reveal the Church’s dual role in shaping moral imperatives and endorsing the scientific consensus on climate change. The study concludes that both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches acknowledge the anthropogenic causes of global climate change and actively engage in addressing these challenges.