Tag: Sustainable Development
Stuck in the Doldrums – EU-Africa Trade Deals
The blueprint for a patchwork of trade agreements between the EU and African nations has not been achieved. This is because existing and proposed...
Energy mix in the EU after COP21
The time has come to make the Paris Agreement real. Renewables are the clear option in the new energy mix. Even in the face...
Poor agreement on the European Regulation of Responsible Sourcing
The European Institutions – Commission, Council and Parliament – have reached an agreement on the so-called “Conflict Minerals” Regulation last Wednesday. Civil society organisations,...
Global response to Laudato si’
The Encyclical Laudato si’ by Pope Francis published in June has had an amazing effect beyond the boundaries of the Catholic Church.
Politicians, scientists, academics...
Making concrete the EU commitment on climate change
The environment ministers of the EU confirmed the proposal for COP21 to reduce emissions at least by 40% by 2030, and to reduce 80-95%...
Economics of climate change: the economical debt?
Climate change has many dimensions: physical, social, political and also economical. Mitigation is a challenge to our economies. Waiting is not longer an option. We...
Pope’s encyclical on environment sparks comments and hope
Ecology and Jesuits in Communication (Ecojesuit.com) has launched its special edition on Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical released last 18 June. This edition...
EU Commissioner Cañete: “The call of Pope Francis to combat climate...
The Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Mr. Miguel Arias Cañete, talks about challenges facing the EU as regards these matters and the contribution for the...