On anniversary of Laudato Si’, bishops of Mozambique call for respect of land rights

To mark the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, the Bishops’ Conference of Mozambique has issued a pastoral letter that appeals to social, religious, economic and political actors to care for our common home and seek together what is best for their country and those who inhabit it.

Stories of Change: Transition and change start at home

Teresa was always attentive and caring about the world, more or less consciously, but it was with the birth of her first child, Bernardo, that she was absolutely aware of the interconnectedness of life and nature, and the role we can play starting at home to change our ways of living.

Reconnecting with nature: The story of Alfredo Sendim

Responsible and conscious co-existence with nature is at the heart of Alfredo Sendim’s approach to farming. As an organic farmer in Portugal, he has learned that ecosystems are delicate and interdependent. Learn more about this fantastic Story of Change.

Press release: Land grabbing and just governance discussed in a unique pan-African conference starting today ahead of Pope’s visit to Africa.

The conference will highlight the state of land grabbing in Africa, cases of resistance across the continent, as well as Church responses and its increasing engagement on issues of land grabbing.

FEC Conference on Papal Encyclical Laudato Si'

"Cuidar da Casa Comum: que ecologia? Os desafios da nova Encíclica do Papa Francisco"

Climate-Smart Agriculture: the Emperor’s new clothes?

‘Climate-Smart Agriculture’: the Emperor’s new clothes? - CIDSE Discussion paper, October 2014 (available in EN - ES - FR - PT)

The people, the church and the mining robbery

The harmful impact of the mining industry incites resistance in local communities around the world. Below is what representatives of local movements have told us about this fight- a fight which is also supported by the Church.

Ibase participou de conferência no Vaticano

Ibase participou de conferência no Vaticano

In union with God we share a cry

Open letter of the communities affected by mining operations, received in Rome by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

Churches and Mining in Latin America

A video of outcry and hope: CIDSE is happy to announce the launch of the documentary "Churches and Mining in Latin America", by our partner Iglesias y Minería.