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‘Our oil-free earth campaign’ in DRC

by Steeven Kezamutima | Nov 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Biodiversity and climate change, Divestment, FFNPT

On Wednesday 30 October 2024 in DRC/North Kivu region, Goma city, our Laudato Si animators took part in the launch of the #TerreSansPétrole campaign, launched by Congolese civil society with the aim of stopping the exploitation of oil in the DRC. Terre Sans Pétrole...

Hope on the Horizon: Kenya County First Ladies Presented with the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Proposal

by Ashley Kitisya | Nov 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Biodiversity and climate change, cop28, FFNPT

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative unites various stakeholders to discuss making the initiative a reality.

Faith-Based Reflections on Non-Economic Loss and Damage at COP29

by Laudato Si’ Movement | Nov 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Biodiversity and climate change, cop28, Divestment

A compelling side event took place at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting the often-overlooked yet critical issue of non-economic loss and damage (NELD) caused by climate change.

Faith Communities Lead the Charge in Fossil Fuel Divestment

by Guadalupe García Corigliano | Nov 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Biodiversity and climate change, Divestment, FFNPT

While delegates meet at COP29 for UN climate talks, 27 faith institutions call for an end to the fossil fuel era.

“A moral imperative”: Global faith institutions say investing in fossil fuels no longer ethical amid extreme climate, biodiversity and humanitarian impacts

by Laudato Si’ Movement | Nov 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Biodiversity and climate change, Divestment, FFNPT, Press

Today 27 faith institutions announced their divestment from fossil fuel companies, sending a strong signal to negotiators at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan that fossil fuels are morally unacceptable, given the negative climate, biodiversity and human rights impacts of extracting, transporting and burning fossil fuels.

Faith and Stewardship: Diocese of Arlington’s Encounter

by Guadalupe García Corigliano | Nov 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Chapters, Circles, Encounters

A new Encounter to build our Movement on the synodal road to 2025 was held in the Diocese of Arlington’s with 22 participants from 12 parishes

2025: A year of adventure

by Laudato Si’ Movement | Nov 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Blog, Chapters, Circles, Featured News

We are preparing to welcome 2025, a year of important milestones. The highlight: the double 10th anniversary of our movement and the publication of Laudato Si’.

Join the Adventure: Encounters in Asia Pacific!

by Guadalupe García Corigliano | Nov 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Chapters, Encounters

This November, the Asia Pacific region is lighting up with a series of Encounters, as part of our synodal journey to 2025. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this adventure.