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Climate: what if you finally took the time to understand?
Recurring heatwaves. Floods. Droughts. Rising energy prices. Geopolitical tensions over oil. Climate issues are everywhere… but it is often hard to know who to believe. A Rocha is organising a
A few highlights from our trip to the other side of the world
Claire, my wife, and I (J.F.) are back after spending almost nine months on the other side of the world — quite literally — in the city of Dunedin, in
Become a Christian observer at COP31 in Turkey!
The decisions taken at United Nations climate conferences have a profound impact on the future of the most vulnerable and of creation. As Christians, we have a vital role to
An environmental civic service combining gardening, conservation and contemplation
Flavie has been doing her environmental civic service at the Domaine des Courmettes since June 2025… She’ll soon have spent a year at this exceptional place! She shares a little
Why have a Day for the Care of Creation?
On 20 September, A Rocha France is organising its first-ever Day for the Care of Creation, providing local churches with a framework of resources for worship. Making disciples also means
Training to raise environmental awareness
As head of the nature department at the Domaine des Courmettes, Charlotte is responsible for scientific monitoring and conservation initiatives, as well as for supporting interns, volunteers and those on
Orchids: nature’s little wonders
It is an early summer’s day, and the peak glows with soft colours. Accompanied by the sun’s smile and the whisper of the wind, I have just finished counting the
Raising awareness of environmental issues to encourage people to love and protect nature
Raising awareness means sharing knowledge with the aim of influencing others, but also sharing one’s passion for a cause. Raising awareness about the environment can encompass various aspects: providing information
The birds that connect our world
From Europe to Ghana and back This tiny bird barely weighs more than a teaspoon of sugar, yet it connects Ghana with Europe. In the quiet wetlands of Salo in
Gospel retreat and “Active Spring” retreat at the Domaine des Courmettes
The holiday season has kicked off at Les Courmettes, starting with the second edition of the gospel holiday led by Ony Noémie Rajaobelina, followed by the ‘Active Spring’ holiday with
In search of the Ocellated Lizard
Whilst visiting the Domaine des Courmettes, I’m taking advantage of the presence of several populations of ocellated lizards on the site to try and spot some. Accompanied by an intern