ZAMBIA: Bishop Kasonde’s message to farmers during the launch of Agro forest project to help address environmental challenges
Catholic Diocese of Solwezi Bishop Rt Rev. Charles Kasonde called on farmers to apply techniques that are sustainable and helpful to the environment and reduce risk of deforestation.
The Bishop’s message was read by his Vicar General, the very Rev. Fr.Neal Mulyata during the launch of Agro forest project to help address environmental challenges.
Rt. Rev. Kasonde who also resounded Pope Francis’ call on care for environment in his Encyclical; Laudatu SI, issued in May, 2016 said this when Caritas-Solwezi and International Voluntary Services (SVI) rolled out Agroforest project in Mutanda and Matebo area of Solwezi Diocese.
Bishop Kasonde said Pope Francis in his Encyclical reminds the church to acknowledge the urgency of mitigating the environmental challenges being faced in the world.
The Pope calls for deep reflection on all points of human activities at the level of individual choice or in Public Square. The need for urgent action is clear and he appeals to be aware of what is happening to the world and to grow in solidarity, responsibility and compassionate care.
“So it is a personal decision which we need to make and also realize that what we do to the land today will affect the land for the next generation. So it is our responsibility to avoid contributing to the culture of exploitation” Bishop Kasonde said.
By Mwenya Mukuka, ZCCB Communications Officer
