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elsiaeurope.bsky.social @elsiaeurope.bsky.social · 1d

🚨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

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 2d

@eulatnetwork.bsky.social @solidar-eu.bsky.social @actionaideu.bsky.social @11.be @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @greens-efa.eu @saskiabricmont.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu

CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 Last day to register!
📣 Latin America & the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges 📅 13 Oct | 15:00 CEST
📍European Parliament, Brussels
📝Register today: www.cidse.org?event=latin-...

Latin America AND the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges

When? 13 October 2025, 15:00 CESTOrganisers: EU–LAC Civil Society Working GroupWhere ? European Parliament Building, Spinelli Building, Room A5E1Language: Spanish with interpretation in EnglishHow

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

🌍✝️ On 6 Oct at 14:00 CEST, CIDSE President Bernd Nilles will join as a panelist in “Amplifying the Call: Global South Catholic Bishops’ Conferences to COP30 and Beyond.”

Together we’ll raise a strong moral voice for #ClimateJustice ahead of #COP30.

Register 🔗

Amplifying the Call for the Global South Catholic Bishops’ Conferences to COP30 and Beyond

In preparation for COP30, CIDSE, Franciscans International, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission of the Union of Superiors General (USG), the International Union of Superiors Ge

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

[4/4] We are grateful to the Raising Hope Conference for bringing us together to share, listen and connect, and for strengthening our commitment to taking care of our common home.

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

[3/4] Hope: It's hard to sustain hope alone. But in a community, courage and faith can spread like wildfire. Together, we nurture the hope that carries us forward.

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

[2/4] People – Reconnecting with colleagues, allies & partners all around the world, inspires and reminds us of the strength we find in solidarity.

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

[1/4] A few hours after the #RaisingHope conference in Castel Gandolfo closed, CIDSE's Secretary General, @josiannegauthier.bsky.social reflected on her main takeaways, focusing specifically on what lifts our spirits in challenging times.

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

@fastenaktion.bsky.social @trocaire.bsky.social @sciaf.bsky.social @cafod.bsky.social @marinasilva.bsky.social @josiannegauthier.bsky.social @giorgiogotra.bsky.social @elsiaeurope.bsky.social @caritaseuropa.bsky.social @europeanjesuit.bsky.social

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 5d

🌱 “We must move from collecting data to caring… from discourse to ecological conversion.” – Pope Leo XIV

🌍 “COP30 must be the COP of Hope.” – Marina Silva

At #RaisingHope, urgency turned into hope & action. The movement is strong, and we will keep flowing like a river past obstacles. ✨

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elsiaeurope.bsky.social @elsiaeurope.bsky.social · 7d

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!

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 6d

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 6d

Recognition without action is empty. 🌍

CIDSE joins NGOs and CSOs in calling for a Permanent ceasefire, end to occupation & illegal settlements, Unrestricted humanitarian access & accountability.

Palestinians must be the architects of their own future.

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Joint Statement on Palestine recognition

Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency Statement by independent NGOs and civil society organisations, 1st October…

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 6d

@solidar-eu.bsky.social @actionaideu.bsky.social @11.be @eulatnetwork.bsky.social @leirepajin.bsky.social @saskiabricmont.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @greens-efa.eu

CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 Save the Date 📢 Latin America & the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges

📅 13 Oct 2025 | 🕒 15:00 CEST
📍 European Parliament, Brussels

🎧 Spanish w/ English interpretation
📝 Register by 7 Oct: buff.ly/PjAb2gw

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 8d

@etuc-ces.bsky.social @etui.bsky.social @greens-efa.eu @misereor.bsky.social @annacavazzini.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu @fian-international.bsky.social

CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 8d

Yesterday at the EP, Prof. Jäger presented new evidence: the #CSDDD brings major economic benefits for Europe 🌍

This is about building fairer, more sustainable futures 🌍

Study 👉 buff.ly/ZQDV8QK

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European Trade Union e-action of ACV-CSC-Belgium @acv-csc-europe.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Apostolic Nuncio to the EU on the #CSDDD and #catholic #social #teaching & #workers' #dignity 🫶🙏✨💪 - dear @liesbetsommen.bsky.social & dear @wouterbeke.bsky.social, please have a look at Prof. Jäger's study & its key findings👇
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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 9d

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 Pastoralist Voices, Global Choices 🌍

Pastoralism sustains biodiversity, cultural heritage & climate resilience—yet it’s still undervalued. With 2026 named the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists, the time to act is now.

📄 Report & policy brief 👉 www.cidse.org/2025/09/26/w...

Why we need pro-pastoralist policies

Research Report and Policy Brief September 2025 Authors: Priscilla Claeys, Chiara Razzano, Julie Kleemann and Ann Waters-Bayer RESEARCH REPORT POLICY BRIEF The research report...

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 13d

⏳ Final chance to register!
Join CIDSE, @misereor.bsky.social, @etui.bsky.social, @etuc-ces.bsky.social, Ver.di, and @greens-efa.eu on a powerful presentation from Dr. Johannes Jäger about the #CSDDD.

📆 When? 29 September | 17:00
📍 Where? At the @europarl.europa.eu
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Economic effects of the EU Corporate sustainability Due Diligence Directive

What? Presentation of new study at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Anna Cavazzini.This study will be presented by its author, Professor Johannes Jäger from Austria. It will be followed by

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euobserver — EU news that matters @euobserver.com · 14d

Activists lead three-day march on Brussels against EU's 'deregulation wave'

NGOs and trade unions want to draw attention to what they call a "deregulation wave" in the EU. They claim that the commission is putting the environment as well as social and labour rights at risk by prioritising competitiveness.

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 15d

@actionaideu.bsky.social @afsafrica.bsky.social @broederlijkdelen.bsky.social @caritaseuropa.bsky.social @entraideetfrat.bsky.social @misereor.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @maritmaij.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 15d

🌱 Yesterday, the event "Invest in Change" gathered farmers, activists & EU policymakers to spotlight agroecology as the path to food justice & resilience with MEP @maritmaij.bsky.social, CSOs and the EU Institutions.

🚀 Check the New report + policy brief🔗 Report & brief: buff.ly/UxK3n8Z

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ClimateActionNetwork @canclimateaction.bsky.social · 15d

The Global Week of Action was a success! 👏

Thousands of people around the world united to #DrawTheLine against fossil fuels, corporate greed, and systemic inequalities driving the climate crisis, and for a #JustTransition.

See the highlights at drawtheline.world!

@gcdcj.bsky.social @350.org

Photo montage of people across the world peacefully protesting as part of the Draw The Line Global Week of Action.

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