Actions for Africa to remedy climate change.
At a time when only a fast solution can make a real difference for the globe, Supreme Master Ching Hai offers a clear and practical way to save the planet. She spoke during the live “Be Organic Vegan to Save the Planet,” videoconference with dignitaries, government, media and the public in Lome, Togo, addressing some concerns specific to the African continent. Although research has indicated that livestock production in Africa is not on as large a scale as abroad, it is nevertheless an excessively carbon-intensive activity that has been growing
in scale, based on anticipated demand.



VOICE: We thank Supreme Master Ching Hai for her insights that light the way to humanity’s survival. Let us seek Heaven’s protection through our virtuous actions, including the practice of the vital animal-free lifestyle.Please tune in to Supreme Master Television’s Words of Wisdom for the full rebroadcast of this live event at a later date, with multi-language subtitles.

Oceans in danger of being emptied of life.
 In a May 10 article in the British “Times” newspaper, Professor Callum Roberts at the University of York in the UK wrote of how the seas have drastically changed, perhaps irreversibly, due to human activities such as fishing and hunting. With documented whale hunting extending back as far as the 12th or 13th centuries, the Atlantic grey whale had been driven to extinction by the 1600s. Today, northern right whale populations number only in the hundreds as this majestic species faces the same fate. Moreover, loss of marine mammal populations negatively impacts those of other species as well.

Professor Roberts we are thankful for your observations alerting us to these sad losses and the ocean’s currently fragile ecosystems. Let us swiftly act in better stewardship to preserve these gentle marine animals and all fellow co-inhabitants of the seas.

At the March 2009 climate change conference in Xalapa City, Mexico, joined by Mexican dignitaries and the public, honored guest Supreme Master Ching Hai spoke via videoconference about the preciousness of ocean life and what could be done to restore it.


Cambodia stops sand exports to protect environment.
Prime Minister Hun Sen has signed into law the banning of sand exports, which in the past has amounted to 40,000–50,000 tons of sand a month, a business that often collapsed homes and riverbanks along the Mekong and Tonie Bassac Rivers. Sand dredging will now be limited to areas within the country where water flow is blocked or where nature can be fully restored.

Our respectful green salute, Your Excellency and Cambodia for these responsible actions that help protect your citizens and the landscapes of your beautiful country.