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Vatican Launches Digital Atlas for Catholic Ecological Action
Catholic Church's new Digital Atlas helps communities share environmental efforts and respond to climate challenges.
In brief
Catholic Church's new Digital Atlas helps communities share environmental efforts and respond to climate challenges. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform launched a Digital Atlas to connect Catholic institutions' ecological initiatives with environmental data, aiming to reach 50,000 participants by 2031. Originally…
Laudato Si’ Platform Report
The fifth annual report highlights growing participation and practical ecological initiatives worldwide by the Catholic Church.
13,652 Participants
The Platform has registered 13,652 accounts as of 30 September 2.026.
Religious Congregations Active
Approximately 53% of the world's religious congregations are registered on the Platform.
Key Activities
Recycling, local food purchases, composting, and energy-efficient lighting are among the most frequently reported activities.
Digital Atlas Launch
A new Digital Atlas connects Catholic institutions' ecological efforts with geographical and environmental data.
Platform Priorities
The Platform aims to reach 50,000 participants, 20,000 institutions, and 1,000 represented dioceses by 2031.
Offline Access
Printed resources will enable communities with limited internet access to participate in the Platform.
AI and Learning Hub
The Platform explores AI to help identify resources and actions while improving ecological initiative assessments.
Carbon Fast Initiative
A carbon fast during Lent encourages Catholics to reflect on water, electricity, and plastic consumption.
Mumbai Environmental Challenges
Severe monsoon flooding, mangrove loss, and rising temperatures threaten Mumbai's vulnerable communities.
Women Religious Impact
Thousands of religious sisters have received training as Laudato Si’ animators since 2021.
South Sudan Initiative
Sisters in South Sudan recovered agricultural skills lost during armed conflict and forced displacement.
Global Challenges
Communities face extreme weather, environmental degradation, displacement, and threats to livelihoods.
Inclusive Response
The Platform aims to ensure communities with limited resources can participate in ecological efforts.
In short
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform launched a Digital Atlas to connect Catholic institutions' ecological initiatives with environmental data, aiming to reach 50,000 participants by 2031.
