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The educational challenge of COP22
Less than a year ago, the COP21 led to the signature of the Paris Agreement. Its article 12 reads: All parties shall cooperate in taking measures, as appropriate, to enhance ... Read all
Connection, Disconnection, Reconnection: The Radical Vision of Laudato Si’
This gathering asks participants to reflect upon those aspects of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ that seem most relevant to COP22 and beyond.[1] In this contribution, I will ... Read all
The Radical Vision of Laudato si'
I will speak a little bit about COP22, what we should expect and what we need to happen. The Paris Climate Agreement is, of course, notable and historic, because it is universally ... Read all
Laudato Si’: Our Journey to and Beyond COP 22
My reflection for the “Joint Consultation on Laudato Si’ and the path to COP22” addresses several aspects of Laudato Si’ which seem most relevant to our journey to and beyond COP ... Read all
Solidarity facing the impacts of climate change
Dear Eminencies, dear Excellencies, dear ladies and gentlemen, Catholic Development and Social justice agencies working in CIDSE together since 50 Years Created towards the end of ... Read all
A vision from the field: climate challenges in developing countries
Dear President, Professor Werner Arber, and members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, dear Brothers and Sisters, greetings. Let me start by thanking the President of the ... Read all
Reflections on "Laudato Si'" and the Path to COP22 in Marrakech
Dear Cardinal Turkson, dear Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Mons. Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, with my profound sentiments of honour and gratitude for your ... Read all
Statement on “Laudato Si’ and the path to COP22”
Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Monsignor Marcel Sánchez Sorondo, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Distinguished ... Read all
The Encyclical Laudato si' and the current horizons of scientific research
Your Excellences, Cardinals, and Chancellor Sorondo, thank you very much for this opportunity to talk about the scientific impact of Laudato Si. I shall show you, by some examples; ... Read all