🗨️ How do you balance food security, climate protection & biodiversity in global land use? A 2025 study by the German Bishops' Conference has a systemic answer. 🌿 Findings presented live at the European Parliament on Monday 22 June at 16:00. Register until 12 June 👉 elsialliance.org/food-securit...

🎙️ #SocialJusticeOnAir is back! A home means safety, dignity & a chance to start again. In our new episode, we explore Europe’s housing crisis & how Housing First is helping people rebuild, starting with a home. Listen now! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/39KN... ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

🌿European agriculture can't deliver food security, climate action & biodiversity restoration without a systemic rethink. On Monday 22 June at the @europarl.europa.eu, @europeanjesuit.bsky.social & ELSiA are bringing ethics, policy & farming realities into dialogue. Register here 👉 buff.ly/MdI2SKS

🌎️ At a time of profound global uncertainty & conflicts that underscore the growing risks of fossil fuel dependency, a coalition of over 130 faith organisations issued an urgent appeal to EU institutions: “Europe, Be Faithful for our Common Home.” 🔗 laudatosimovement.org/eubefaithful/

🌍 The #EU #OvershootDay 2026 (3 May) is a reminder that overconsumption harms both creation and the most vulnerable. Inspired by #LaudatoSi’, ELSiA calls for ecological conversion rooted in responsibility, justice, and hope. 🔗 Read more elsialliance.org/when-consump...

🌎It’s time to rethink growth. ELSiA welcomes the new UN Roadmap for eradicating poverty beyond growth — a bold framework to align our economies with people & planet. 🔗 elsialliance.org/time-to-reth... 🧵1/7

🌿 Last week, ELSiA gathered voices from across Europe at Taizé (France) to explore one question: what does integral ecology mean to you? Three days of stories, silence & awakening — the kind of depth only Taizé can hold. 🌱 📣 elsialliance.org/a-living-tap... 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/WodwF...

On Day 1 of the #ELSiARetreat, we gathered in #Taizé to share, pray, and reflect on our work for #LaudatoSi & #IntegralEcology. Hearing best practices from the ground was the perfect way to kick off our retreat and find hope in the current state of the world. 🌿

🌿 ELSiA is gathering in Taizé, France — 6 to 8 March 2026. A retreat rooted in prayer, encounter, and integral ecology — bringing together national coordinators, eco-church initiatives & ecology organisations from across Europe to reflect and renew. 🕊️

ELSiA was pleased to participate in the annual meeting of Catholic organisations working with the EU at COMECE in Brussels. An inspiring mutual exchange, especially the dialogue with Mgr. Bernardito Auza, strengthening our shared mission and collaboration for the year ahead.

Big news to kick off 2026!🎉 We're launching our annual newsletter — your insider pass to ELSiA's biggest wins, past events, and everything we accomplished together. 🌱 Want the highlights delivered straight to your inbox? 👉Sign up now 🔗 elsialliance.org/newsletter/

🌍 Congratulations Laudato Si' Action Platform for the incredible impact in 2024-2025 in driving ecological conversion & making sustainable practices part of everyday life. Let's keep working together to turn commitment into action!💚 🔗 laudatosiactionplatform.org/laudato-si-a...

Thank you to MEPs @chahim.bsky.social and Peter Liese for joining our (co-organised with @misereor.bsky.social) breakfast this morning at COMECE for a cross-party exchange on the future of #EU climate policy, between international expectations and European political realities after #COP30.

🗓️ On this #WorldDayOfThePoor, we call to #TurnDebtIntoHope. 👉 Too many countries spend more on debt than on health or education. 📢 We urge the EU and global community to support fair, transparent debt solutions that put people and the planet first. www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...

#COP30, Week 1: Strong voices, real solutions. 🍃 Partners highlighted the growing impacts of the climate crisis. 🙏 Faith leaders called for bold, fair action. 🌎 Communities demanded a say in decisions about their land. Solutions exist, what’s missing is political will! www.cidse.org/2025/10/30/c...

🔴 For those who missed it: #Europe’s bishops complemented Global South voices in calling for bold climate action. Ahead of #COP30, they urged the EU to act with courage, solidarity and moral responsibility to advance climate justice and integral ecology: ccee.eu/comunicato-f...

🔴 A powerful moment yesterday at #COP30. Bishops from Latin America, Africa & Asia delivered their historic call for climate justice to the UNFCCC secretariat, urging a fossil fuel phase-out and rejecting false green solutions. 📰 Read the full appeal: ncronline.org/news/bishops...

Our member Laudato Si Movement journeys from #RaisingHope to #COP30 in #Belém. 🌿 Together, we walk a path of faith, justice & action for our common home, calling for a true COP of Hope rooted in #LaudatoSi. 📰Discover their activities and plans on: laudatosimovement.org/cop30/

Among our members currently participating in #COP30, there is @cidse.bsky.social, and you can access their events and initiatives inside the Blue Zone here: www.cidse.org/2025/10/30/c... ... and around the city of Belém here: www.cidse.org/2025/11/05/c... #ELSiACOP30

As part of their global "Jesuits for Global Justice" campaign (jesc.eu/jesuits-for-...), our @europeanjesuit.bsky.social colleagues will be hosting two get-together events in Belém. If you are attending #COP30, have a look and... see you there! More info: jesc.eu/cop30-get-to... #ELSiACOP30

In a few hours, several ELSiA representatives will head to #COP30! Our journey, grounded in EcoAdvocacy, EcoSpirituality and EcoPraxis, continues as we join forces in both the Blue Zone and the People's Summit to amplify and to act in response to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the Poor.

🗓️ Exactly one month ago, @elsiaeurope.bsky.social joined faith leaders, civil society & Church partners at the #RaisingHope Conference in Castel Gandolfo to renew the call for ecological conversion and climate justice. 🔭 Discover our colleagues reflections: elsialliance.org/raising-hope...

With the revised European Waste Directive entering into force yesterday, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) offers the following statement on this important development and its implications for sustainability and social responsibility across Europe. elsialliance.org/a-step-to-ov...

🚨ELSiA calls on EU leaders to show courage and compassion ahead of #COP30 in Belém. Our letter urges stronger EU climate ambition, a just transition and solidarity with those most affected by the climate crisis. Read more 👉 elsialliance.org/elsia-calls-... #LaudatoSi

The #RaisingHope conference in Castel Gandolfo was an incredible experience! Hundreds of people came together to create a powerful atmosphere. We are glad that we contributed to this important step towards care for creation by being there and taking part in the programme🙏🏼🕊️

On its second day, the #RaisingHopeConference unfolded with moments of dialogue, prayer, and reflection under one guiding question: "How can we transform the urgency of the ecological crisis into active hope?"

An emotional first day at #RaisingHopeConference 🌍 Hundreds gathered at Centro Mariapoli to mark 10 yrs of #LaudatoSi. Highlights: meeting Pope Leo, sharing journeys toward #COP30, & presenting ELSiA’s “Europe’s Ecological Journey.” Tomorrow: diving into its impact!

The #RaisingHopeConference is starting today, and many ELSiA representatives will be attending the three-day event celebrating the 10 years of #LaudatoSi. At this crucial moment for our common home, we are all asked to commit to action. Stay tuned for more updates!

#SeasonofCreation 2025 - Peace with Creation. Join us for an ecumenical prayer & walk for the Climate on Sun, Oct 5 in Brussels: 🕊️ 12:45 – Prayer at House of Compassion 🚶 1:30 – Walk to Parc du Cinquantenaire More info: www.catho-bruxelles.be/events/octob...

Day 3 of the CCEE Section for the Safeguarding of Creation. Holy Mass with Bishop Vincenzo Viva who reminded us: when the environment suffers, people suffer too. A round table with partners shared hopes & challenges, ending in prayer for #ourcommonhome — carrying hope back home.

Day 2 of the CCEE Section for the Safeguarding of Creation meeting. After a visit to the gardens of the Ville Pontificie and the celebration of the Holy Mass at Borgo Laudato Si', we reflected on 10 years of #LaudatoSi with insights from Prof. Carmody Grey and Stefan Geiger, OSB.

Day 1 of the CCEE Section for the Safeguarding of Creation meeting began with prayers and songs, including the beautiful Akathistos Hymn. Among the opeining voices, Sister Alessandra Smerilli encouraged us to consider the legacy of #LaudatoSi — Pope Francis's call to care for #ourcommonhome.

🌍 Tomorrow, several ELSiA members will join the CCEE meeting on Safeguarding of Creation in Castel Gandolfo. 🌱 Over 3 days, we will gather and reflect on the legacy of the #LaudatoSi, visit the Borgo Laudato Si' and engage in discussions with distinguished guests from over Europe.

Last Tuesday our members met for the biannual #GA to refine governance & map bold plans for 2026. 🌍 🎉 A highlight was welcoming our newest member Pax Christi International. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined. Here’s to another inspiring year of advocacy, spirituality & integral ecology.

📅 From October 1-3 in Castel Gandolfo, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will lead the Raising Hope Conference, joined by global leaders & key figures from faith, science, & politics. Three days to reflect, share, & decide how to act more effectively for the future of our planet. 🤳🏻 buff.ly/WtRW9IE

🌍✨ What future do you dream of for Europe? Europe@Heart 2025 is a weekend for open, honest conversations on Europe’s challenges, hopes & the #GreenTransition where science, business, CSOs & spirituality meet. Hosted by @europeanjesuit.bsky.social 👉 Details jesc.eu/europe-at-he...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first ‘Mass for the Care of Creation’ after calling out greed that fuels climate injustice. The Pope approved the new formula directing it to be added to the list of 49 Masses that have been developed for specific needs or occasions. euronews.com/green/2025/0...

🌍 An urgent call to EU leaders: act with ambition, fairness and courage in setting the updated NDC and 2040 climate target. The climate crisis demands nothing less.📄 Read our full letter: elsialliance.org/elsia-calls-...

🎙️ We’re live at #LaudatoSi Day in Brussels! Kicking off an essential conversation on how EU policy can align with integral ecology, climate justice & human dignity. #ClimateJustice #JustTransition #FoodSystems

🌍 Join us at 16:00 CEST for #LaudatoSi Reflection Day in Brussels! Two powerful panels with Philppe Lamberts and MEP @manuelaripa.bsky.social on 🥗 Food Systems ⚡ Just Energy Transition Watch online here ⤵️ youtube.com/live/JoOpZRu...

📣Coming soon! On 5 June in Brussels, we’re asking: 🥕 Can EU food & climate policies serve the planet and small farmers? ⚡ Will energy transition leave no one behind—or deepen global injustice? With MEP @manuelaripa.bsky.social & Philippe Lamberts. 🔗 Join us: buff.ly/4QYVn4t

🚨LAST DAY TO REGISTER🚨 Do you want to understand how #LaudatoSi is influencing EU policy on #justtransition & sustainable #foodsystems? 🗨️ Join Philippe Lamberts, MEP @manuelaripa.bsky.social and CSOs on 5 June at 16.00 in Brussels as we discuss about these topics. ⤵️ 🔗 Join us: buff.ly/a3UEL2A

🌍 What does a just EU future look like? To celebrate 10 years of #LaudatoSi, join Philippe Lamberts @ec.europa.eu & MEP @manuelaripa.bsky.social in Brussels to rethink: 🥕 Food Systems ⚡ Energy Transition Let’s put People & Planet at the center of EU policy. 🌱 Join us on 5 June 🔗 buff.ly/a3UEL2A

🌍 10 years ago, #LaudatoSi’ called us to care for our common home. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, ELSiA joins EU leaders to ask: How do we turn its vision into real political action? Join us for this event at COMECE Office, in Brussels. 📅 5 June | 🕓 16:00 CEST 🔗 Register: buff.ly/a3UEL2A

🕊️ “A new way of thinking about human beings, life, society and our relationship with nature.” – Laudato Si’ (178) ELSiA mourns the passing of #PopeFrancis. His call for #integralecology forever shaped how we care for each other & our common home. 🌍 🔗 elsialliance.org/a-messenger-...

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your immense service and for your life. Read the messages from our President @mlcaritas.bsky.social and Secretary General Maria Nyman➡️ www.caritas.eu/caritas-euro...

🕊️ Today we lost a champion for the voices of the marginalised & the victims of injustice. #PapaFrancesco taught us not to be indifferent to the cry of the earth & the cry of the poor, but to act with compassion & solidarity. 🙏Thank you for your incommensurable service.

🌍 In this #JubileeYear, the EU has a choice: 🌱 Step up as a true ally of the Global South or stay silent as debt traps deepen inequality. 📣 ELSiA calls on the EU to back a UN debt framework that puts people & planet over profit. 📨 Read our full letter 🔗 buff.ly/7fCz3Cq #DebtJustice #FfD4

🌿 How is #LaudatoSi’ shaping real ecological action across Europe? 🌍🌱 This week we spotlight Casa Comum in #Portugal — a network of faith communities & changemakers bringing #ecologicalconversion to life through prayer, education & action. 🔍Learn more: 🔗 casacomum.pt

🌍 How is #LaudatoSi’ driving ecological action in Europe? The Laudato Si’ Centre (UK) is empowering local communities to care for our common home. Their mission? To inspire an #ecologicalconversion — helping people respond to the cry of the Earth & those most affected. 🌱 ✨ laudatosicentre.org.uk