18/01/2024
Mgr. Crociata and Mgr. Hoogenboom’s speeches during Article 17 High-Level EU-religious leaders meeting at the European Commission [EN]
Category Archives: Ecology & Sustainability
In the Treaties the European Union professes the principles of sustainability, the protection of the environment and the fight against the causes and effects of climate change. Regularly these ambitions are in conflict with other aims of the EU like economic growth, agriculture and industrial policy.
Since 2008 COMECE has been engaged with the topic of climate change and regularly stressed the necessity of an ecological conversion and a different and more sober style of life. In his encyclical «Laudato si» Pope Francis has flagged up this idea with his concept of an «integrate ecology» that underscores the link between the protection of the environment and climate, the fight against poverty, social justice, economy and politics.
12/01/2024
Fr. Barrios Prieto’s speech at Dialop conference on Integral Ecology [EN – IT]
20/12/2023
Mgr. Crociata’s greetings to the participants of the online meeting of the Laudato Si’ Movement [IT]
News
STATEMENT | ELSiA’s take on COP28
After the conclusion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai from 30 November until 12 December 2023, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) releases on Tuesday 19 December 2023 the following statement. Download the Statement As Catholic actors engaged in COP28 processes, our focus has been on facilitating, pursuing, and advocating for solutions that uphold the dignity of all human … Continue reading
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COMECE’s reflections on COP28 outcomes
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) comments on Wednesday 13 December 2023 the end of COP28 recently held in Dubai. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “We welcome the difficult agreement reached on phasing out fossil fuels, but we are concerned about the real commitment of the parties to implement it effectively”. After the conclusion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference … Continue reading
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VIDEO | Recording of the conference on Laudate Deum and EU’s Green Transition is now available!
The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), together with COMECE and JESC, held a successful conference on Thursday 7 December 2023 aimed to better understand the importance of Pope Francis’ message in rediscovering our vocation as guardians of Creation and restoring a harmonious relationship between humanity and Creation. Watch the full video recording Entitled “The new Laudate Deum of Pope Francis and the EU’s Green Transition”, … Continue reading
Event
EVENT | Conference on Laudate Deum and the EU’s Green Transition to be held on December 7
COMECE, the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) and the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSia) invite you to participate in the Conference “The new Laudate Deum of Pope Francis and the EU’s Green Transition”, to take place in Brussels on Thursday 7 December 2023 from 18:00 to 19:30 (CET). Register now! The event follows the publication of Laudate Deum, Pope Francis’ recently published Apostolic Exhortation on … Continue reading
News
Laudate Deum, “a compass in the context of EU environmental policies”
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum”, published by the Holy See on Wednesday, 4 October, 2023. This Exhortation addresses the pressing issue of the climate crisis and extends a call to action to all people of goodwill. COMECE: “The clear and passionate words of the Holy Father will serve us as a … Continue reading
Press Release
CALL TO ACTION: participate in the ELSiA Living Laudato Si’ Survey
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourages Catholic dioceses and organisations across Europe to participate in the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) survey, which aims to gain an understanding of how Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter “Laudato Si’” has been received across Europe and the initiatives it has inspired. The survey is available here COMECE supports the launch of the “Living … Continue reading
Event
EVENT | Registration is now open for the webinar “EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy”
The European Laudato Si’ Alliance invites you to participate in the webinar “EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy” to be held on Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 18:00 (CET). Registration is now open The event will features contribution by MEP Pernille Weiss, Sandra Dusch Silva, Adviser for Sustainable supply chains and clothes Christliche Initiative Romero, Marie-Jeanne Gaertner (RREUSE). The webinar will also be an occasion to discovery … Continue reading