The JPIC Office (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) of the CJ in Spain warmly invites you to an online event organised by the Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP).
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026, 4:00 pm (Spanish time)
Topic: „What a just transition really means for Catholics: the planet, profit and care for the poor”
- Tatiana Vasconcelos Fleming Machado, member of Economy of Francesco
- Adriana Gómez Chico Spamer, Scientific Committee of Economy of Francesco
- Alberto E. Brugarolas Salvo, National University of Singapore
The conversation is rooted in the encyclical Laudato Si’ and explores what a sustainable economic transition should look like – one that respects both people and the planet – and how organisations can respond through their Laudato Si’ Action Plans.
Just Transition: What does it mean?
Within this transformation, the concept of a just transition refers to the framework proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC ) to maximise the benefits for economic activity and employment while minimising the negative impacts of decarbonisation. In short: „Greening the economy in the fairest and most inclusive way possible for all stakeholders, creating opportunities for decent work and leaving no one behind.”
Pope Francis framed this within the concept of integral ecology in Laudato Si’, advocating for a rapid and radical transition centred on human dignity and the defence of our „common home”.
A just transition not only drives climate action – it also promotes the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), particularly those related to affordable and clean energy, decent work, economic growth, the reduction of inequalities, and responsible production and consumption.
But how does all this affect individuals, families and communities? What does this have to do with our work, our household finances or our daily lives?
Join this international session to find out! Translation will be provided into English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French.
