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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 1d

JESC joined partners in the European Laudato Si' Alliance (ELSiA) in addressing a letter to EU leaders ahead of #COP30 in Belém, calling for renewed climate leadership, a just transition, and stronger EU commitment to those most affected by the climate crisis. 🌍

JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 2d

Last week, the Network of Institutions & Leaders for Future Generations met with Commissioner Glenn Micallef to discuss the EU Strategy on #IntergenerationalFairness.
JESC co-organised the meeting to share member-state insights — a step toward an EU #FitForFutureGenerations 🌍🇪🇺

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 10d

🍽️ Today is the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲. 1/3 of food produced is lost or wasted while millions face hunger. Tackling this is key for both 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Our work at JESC call for 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀.

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 14d

JESC, as co-leader of the Future Generations Initiative, joins many partner organisations in calling for the appointment of a UN Special Envoy for Future Generations.

📩 Read the letter and add your supporting signature: 📝https://lnkd.in/dPQTsxpc

#FutureGenerations #UN

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 What a joyful conclusion to Europe@Heart 2025 in Namur! Thanks to our speakers & participants for enriching discussions on the #GreenTransition. Access the pictures and read more about our main take aways on the green transition at: jesc.eu/europeheart-...

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Europe@Heart 2025 weekend

YouTube video by Jesuit European Social Centre

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 27d

📧🟥 Back from summer and already in full swing! Check out JESC team updates, new steps in the #JesuitsforClimateJustice campaign, reflections on Europe’s shifting political context, new upcoming events and more.

Read the full newsletter here 👉 mailchi.mp/jesc.eu/back...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 28d

💡Meet the Europe@Heart 2025: Stephane Bourgeois, Manager of European Relations and Policies at négaWatt.
With many years of rich experience in EU climate and energy policy, he will bring his expertise on sustainable energy transitions
Register now: jesc.eu/europe-at-he...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · 29d

💡Meet the Europe@Heart 2025 speakers: Dr. Peter Hefele, Director of Studies of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, an expert in economic policy and climate governance with international experience
Register now to join!👉🔗https://jesc.eu/europe-at-heart-2025/

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Sep 9

💡Meet the Europe@Heart 2025 speakers: Erica Hope, Director of the Climate Governance Programme at the European Climate Foundation.
Come join us at the residential weekend, and hear insights from many more inspiring speakers!
Register now to join!👉🔗https://jesc.eu/europe-at-heart-2025/

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Sep 8

💡 Meet the Europe@Heart 2025 speakers: François Euvé SJ, emeritus professor of theology and editor-in-chief of Études.
He will speak on the panel "“Does the green transition need spirituality?” 🌍
Register now to join this inspiring residential weekend!: jesc.eu/europe-at-he...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Sep 4

💡Meet the Europe@Heart 2025 speakers: Sigrid Marz, President of UNIAPAC - Federation of Christian Business Leaders Associations.
We look forward to her insights on how the private sector can engage with the challenges of the green transition.
Register: jesc.eu/europe-at-he...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Sep 3

💡Meet the Europe@Heart 2025 speakers: Neshan Gunasekera, Chief Executive Officer of the World Future Council. He will join the conversation “Does the green transition need spirituality?”
Register now to join this residential weekend🔗https://jesc.eu/europe-at-heart-2025/

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Sep 2

@GaëlGiraud, Director of CNRS France, will join our workshop to share his unique insights on how we understand and respond to the climate crisis. 🌍
🌿 Europe@Heart 2025
📅 19–21 September 2025
📍 La Pairelle Jesuit Retreat Centre, Namur
Register here: 👉https://jesc.eu/europe-at-heart-2025/

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌿 Feast of Creation | September 1st
Today marks a global moment to reflect on our responsibility for the environment and the future we share. This year’s theme: Seeds of Peace and Hope.
Let this Season be a time to listen, learn, and act together! 🌏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0Nd...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s edition of Europe@Heart 2025 – The Green Transition at Heart
📅 19–21 September 2025
📍 La Pairelle Jesuit Retreat Centre, Namur
Join us for a weekend reflection on one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
🔗 jesc.eu/europe-at-he...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jul 31

Today, 31st July, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, whose legacy continues to inspire us on discernment and hope today.
👉 Read our full reflection: jesc.eu/happy-saint-...
#SaintIgnatiusofLoyola #Jesuits #IgnatianSpirituality #FaithInAction

Happy Saint Ignatius’ 2025 Feast - Jesuit European Social Centre

JESC happily celebrates, on this 31st July, the life and works of Ignatius of Loyola, a Basque noble who lived in the agitated XVI century, led an adventurous life that made him travel all over Europe...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jul 24

🏛️A victory for Climate Justice: Climate action is now a legal obligation.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its groundbreaking advisory opinion on climate change yesterday.
📖 Read our web article on the ICJ ruling and what it means for climate justice:
jesc.eu/a-victory-fo...

A victory for Climate Justice: Ruling from the International Court of Justice - Jesuit European Social Centre

Yesterday marked a historic moment in the fight for climate justice. The International Court of Justice delivered its advisory opinion on states' climate obligations, and the message is clear: climate...

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jul 23

🌍 Join the global online event Religious Life for Climate Justice: Turning Hope into Action – July 25, 15:00 (Rome time).

Speakers from international Jesuit, Claretian & Comboni networks.

📝 Register: bit.ly/rlcj2025
🔎 Info: ecojesuit.com/religious-li...

#JesuitForClimateJustice

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jun 30

The JESC Team is honoured to have contributed to the European Commission’s Intergenerational Fairness Strategy, alongside our dedicated coalition partners from the #FutureGenerationsInitiative.
Together, we continue working for a more just and sustainable future for all generations.

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jun 27

🌍 SB62 Bonn Climate Meetings - Wrap Up
SB62 ends with progress, open questions, and a shared commitment to a just path toward COP30.
📘 Daily recaps: jesc.eu/sb62-daily-u...
🔗 Full campaign: jesc.eu/sb62/

@jesuitenmission @JesuitMissions @SJES_Rome @Ecojesuit

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jun 27

🌍 SB62 Bonn Climate Meetings - Wrap Up
SB62 ends with progress, open questions, and a shared commitment to a just path toward COP30.
📘 Daily recaps: jesc.eu/sb62-daily-u...
🔗 Full campaign: jesc.eu/sb62/

@jesuitenmission @JesuitMissions @SJES_Rome @Ecojesuit

JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌍 Day Nine at the SB62 Bonn Climate Meetings
Talks enter their final stage, while key issues like adaptation and finance remain divisive.
📘 Daily Updates: jesc.eu/sb62-daily-u...
🔗 Our Campaign: jesc.eu/sb62/

@JesuitMissions @Ecojesuit @jesuitenmission @SJES_Rome

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌍 Day Eight at the SB62 Bonn Climate Meetings + side event
🔗 Our SB62 campaign: jesc.eu/sb62/
📘 Daily updates: jesc.eu/sb62-daily-u...
📹 Raw footage of our side event:
youtu.be/IwCJphdzq3A

@Ecojesuit @SJES_Rome @jesuitenmission @DezimInstitut @JesuitMissions

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JESC | Jesuit European Social Centre @europeanjesuit.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌍 Day Eight at the SB62 Bonn Climate Meetings + side event
🔗 Our SB62 campaign: jesc.eu/sb62/
📘 Daily updates: jesc.eu/sb62-daily-u...
📹 Raw footage of our side event:
youtu.be/IwCJphdzq3A

@Ecojesuit @SJES_Rome @jesuitenmission @DezimInstitut @JesuitMissions

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elsiaeurope.bsky.social @elsiaeurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

🌍 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-...

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