ELSiA, through the work of its steering group, executive committee, and secretariat, provides support to all its members, their networks and their constituencies on Laudato Si’ initiatives, on accessing information on the EU’s environment and climate change policies, opportunities to fund green initiatives, share best practices, exchange ideas, voice concerns, share moments of reflection and foster eco-spirituality. Furthermore, to embrace the ecological conversion of Laudato Si’, an integral and integrated approach is required: this integrated and integral approach is what ELSiA members pursue jointly, combining our actions to reach more people and catalyse the ecological conversion.
Our Objectives
Promote Ecological Spirituality
(Eco-Spirituality)
To foster a deep and transformative ecological spirituality, both within the Alliance and in the wider Church and society, as a pathway toward personal and communal ecological conversion. Inspired by the Social Teaching of the Church and particularly by Laudato Si’, we seek to cultivate a spirituality that integrates faith, justice, and care for creation, encouraging responsible lifestyles and renewed commitment to the common good.
Advance and Share Good Practices
(Eco-Praxis)
To facilitate the collection, exchange, and dissemination of best practices in integral ecology and sustainable living among our member organisations and with relevant partners. By promoting concrete initiatives that embody social and environmental responsibility, we aim to strengthen institutional coherence, foster innovation, and support measurable progress toward sustainable and just models of development.
Strengthen Advocacy on Integral Ecology
(Eco-Advocacy)
To advocate effectively for policies that reflect the Church’s vision of integral ecology at the European level, engaging with EU institutions, governments, and civil society.
In line with the principles articulated in Fratelli tutti and Laudate Deum, we work to ensure that environmental sustainability and social justice are addressed together in legislative, economic, and social frameworks.