# Vatican Launches Digital Atlas for Catholic Ecological Action

> Catholic Church's new Digital Atlas helps communities share environmental efforts and respond to climate challenges.
- Title: Vatican Launches Digital Atlas for Catholic Ecological Action
- Summary: Catholic Church's new Digital Atlas helps communities share environmental efforts and respond to climate challenges. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform launched…
- Keywords: laudato si, catholic, digital atlas, ecological action, vatican, church, environmental initiatives, catholic communities, climate change, dioceses, religious congregations, sustainability
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-11/laudato-si-platform-5-year-report-digital-atlas-press-conference.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-04T12:50:58.539+00:00
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- Topics: laudato si, catholic, digital atlas, ecological action, vatican, church, environmental initiatives, catholic communities, climate change, dioceses, religious congregations, sustainability
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.