FFNPT
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“We know that technology based on the use of highly polluting fossil fuels – especially coal, but also oil and, to a lesser degree, gas – needs to be progressively replaced without delay” (LS 165)
Non-proliferation
Prevent the proliferation of coal, oil and gas by stopping all new exploration and production.
[Additional info: Stop the expansion of any new coal, oil, or natural gas production in accordance with the best available science, as outlined by the IPCC and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)].
Fair phase out:
[Additional info: Phase out current fossil fuel production in a fair and equitable manner, considering countries’ respective dependence on fossil fuels and their transition capacity]
Just and equitable transition:
[Additional info: Ensure a just energy transition to 100% access to renewable energy worldwide, support dependent economies to diversify away from fossil fuels and enable all people and communities, including the Global South, to prosper.]
“to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change” (LS #13)
Why Catholics Join the
Treaty and Fossil Fuel Divestment
“From a physical science point of view, limiting human-induced global warming to a specific level requires limiting cumulative CO2 emissions, achieving at least net-zero CO2 emissions, along with deep reductions in other greenhouse gas emissions” (IPCC 2022)
“Today the signs are not good. Investments in fossil fuels continue to grow, despite scientists telling us that fossil fuels should stay in the ground”. “We must work together to … end global dependence on fossil fuels” (Pope Francis, special address, May 29, 2019).
“the reduction of greenhouse gasses requires honesty, courage and responsibility, especially from the most powerful and most polluting countries” (LS #169).
“There is an urgent need to develop policies so that, in the next few years, the emission of carbon dioxide and other highly polluting gasses can be drastically reduced, for example, substituting for fossil fuels and developing sources of renewable energy”, and that, “worldwide there is minimal access to clean and renewable energy” (LS #26).
“Today [we] need to give due consideration to the energy problem. The fact that some States, power groups and companies hoard non-renewable energy resources [i.e. fossil fuels] represents a grave obstacle to development in poor countries. (Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI – Caritas in Veritate #49)
FFNPT Resources
FFNPT Events
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Sep 27
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Oct 04
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
FFNPT Blogs And Press Releases
Contemplaction for COP 27 and for the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales
Laudato Si’ Animators gathered with other catholics for a Vigil of Prayer for the COP 27 and for the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales
What Catholics can’t miss at COP27
COP 27 has started and Laudato Si’ Movement’s delegation is already in Sharm el-Sheikh. See who will be there and what events will take place.
What is COP 27?
COP27 will be the opportunity to raise our voice to fight the climate crisis and Catholics will also be present.
Faith for a just energy transition: What was said at this international interfaith symposium?
Global and interfaith gathering convened leaders working for ecological justice to pray and reflect about a just transition.
Despite the EU resolution, the EACOP project continues and threatens biodiversity in Uganda and the greater Africa
In line with this year’s Season of Creation theme, “Listening to the voice of creation”, and the symbol, the burning bush, a group of African animators participated an online Season of Creation...
Catholics call for no more biodiversity loss by endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The natural world is disappearing at an unprecedented rate. Catholics are responding.
Over 30 Faith Institutions Announce a Multi-millionaire Divestment from Fossil Fuel Companies
Catholic organizations have divested more than $500 million in combined assets Rome, July 5, 2022 - In total, thirty five faith institutions from six countries with more than $1.25 billion in...
Archbishop William Nolan: ‘It will be an embarrassment for any Catholic institution that hasn’t divested’
Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan shares why all Catholic institutions should divest from fossil fuels and bring Laudato Si’ to life.
What is a green economy? How to invest in projects and initiatives that take care of the planet.
Gathered at the Dominican Sisters' An Tairseach Ecological Retreat Center in Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow, Ireland, the hybrid event "Investing Consistently with Faith, Living Laudato Si'" was held on...