“We human beings are not only the beneficiaries but also the stewards of other creatures. Thanks to our bodies, God has joined us so closely to the world around us that we can feel the desertification of the soil almost as a physical ailment.” Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium
Caritas strives to raise awareness amongst communities and help them adapt to climate change to sustain their livelihoods, prevent and manage environmental disasters and accompany them as they raise their voice against injustices affecting their lives and their living environment.
We promote the importance of global policies that protect the most vulnerable populations. Caritas brings the voices of those affected by climate change and environmental damage to high-level international fora to make sure decision-makers hear them and act upon them.
Caritas urges government leaders of all countries to implement the Paris Agreement in ways that achieve social justice, especially for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, and adopt strong and sustainable actions to ensure transition towards low-carbon economies and societies.
Our action is inspired by St Francis and guided by the Catholic Social Teaching under the moral leadership of Pope Francis, with a view to ensuring that in the garden of the world there’s a place for everyone to flourish.