Young people responding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor!
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The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, supported by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, equips institutions and individuals to journey towards total sustainability in the spirit of Laudato Si'. Don Bosco Green Alliance is an active partner of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
Priority Areas
Priority Areas
Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco shifts to Renewable Energy
Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco shifts to Renewable Energy
(ANS - Rome) - It was not just the cutting of a ribbon, but the beginning of a new vision for the Salesian works in the Central Italy Circumscription (ICC): as of Monday 1 December 2025, in fact, Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco, the symbolic work of the Salesians in Rome, will host a new Renewable and Solidarity Energy Community (CERS), created through a large photovoltaic system consisting of two units and developed in collaboration with Banco dell'Energia and Edison. The project, called “Sustainable Energy for Youth”, was inaugurated in the presence of the Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and the heads of all three entities involved - Banco dell'Energia, Edison and the Salesian community. ‘This is an important milestone for the neighbourhood, but above all the first step of a path that we dream of activating in various realities in Central Italy,’ commented the Salesians of ICC.
The intervention activated at the Borgo Ragazzi work represents a concrete example of how Don Bosco's mission can meet the challenges of environmental and social sustainability of our times.
St John Bosco Arts College students shine as custodians of creation at COP30 conference
St John Bosco Arts College students shine as custodians of creation at COP30 conference
Liverpool, Great Britain - December 2025 - Last month, students from Croxteth's St John Bosco Arts College proudly represented their school at the COP30 mock conference, where they gave a presentation to the audience, before collectively delving into the urgent climate crisis. The students gathered at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre in Liverpool, taking part in a series of activities that encouraged critical thinking about climate action. Designed to mirror the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Brazil from 10-21 November, the COP30 mock conference brought together young people from schools across the Archdiocese to deepen their understanding of environmental protection. As explained by the Salesian school students, the event allowed them to overcome their anxieties and learn a lot about climate change. The young people were also able to participate in a series of workshops, including one on climate justice and one on biodiversity. The school's Principal, Darren Gidman, said that this conference allowed our students to go beyond the classroom, confront real-world issues and feel empowered to use their voices to influence positive change.”
Brazil - Takeaways from COP30 for Salesian Educators
Brazil - Takeaways from COP30 for Salesian Educators
(ANS – Belém) - COP30, the annual United Nations climate summit organized by the UNFCCC, concluded recently in Belém, Brazil. Representing the Salesian Family were Fr. Mathew Thomas from New York, Fr. Silvio Torres from Argentina, and Camila de Paula from Brazil. At the close of the conference, Fr. Mathew shared five key insights especially relevant to Salesian educators whose mission is to guide young people.
1. Climate change is a concern for the young
Climate change is not only a scientific or political issue—it directly affects the lives and future of young people. Teachers, catechists, and youth ministers play a vital role in shaping how the young understand the causes and consequences of climate change and the impact of their choices and lifestyles. Educators help awaken hope, responsibility, and concrete action.
Don Bosco Green Alliance participates in the international symposium on 'The Catholic Church at COP30’
Don Bosco Green Alliance participates in the international symposium on 'The Catholic Church at COP30’
(ANS - Belém) - On the afternoon of 12 November 2025, the international symposium ‘The Catholic Church at COP30’ took place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together some 500 personalities from different regions of Brazil and the world, with the aim of reflecting on and discussing the paths of integral ecology, climate justice and ecological conversion.
Salesians At COP30
Salesians At COP30
(ANS – Belem) - The world has gathered in Belém, Pará, Brazil, for COP30 — the United Nations’ yearly meeting where countries decide how to act on climate change. With the Amazon at center stage and the Church’s call from Laudato Si’ to care for our common home, this is a moment that invites a Salesian response. The Salesian team, under Fr Mathew Thomas, based in New York at the UN, Fr Silvio Torres from Argentina, and a representative from Brazil, part of the Don Bosco Green Team representing Don Bosco Green Alliance, are there to be part of COP30, that will be held between 10-21 November. The journey of COP 30 began on the morning of 10th November with representatives from all over the world.
Weaving Well-being: Education, Ecology, and Self-care in Community
Weaving Well-being: Education, Ecology, and Self-care in Community
On October 29, the first “Weaving Well-being” workshop was held at the “Weliwen” ecological space, located on the Lo Cañas Campus. On this day, students from the Faculty of Health welcomed their peers from the Main Campus, who belong to the School of Early Childhood Education. In total, more than 90 students from the Silva Henríquez Catholic University at Santiago, Chile, participated.
Inspired by the vision of integral ecology promoted by our university, the gathering was an invitation to care for life in all its forms: our own, that of others, and that of our Common Home.
Blog Articles
Blog Articles
In our fast-paced digital age, the latest smartphone or laptop / desktops often becomes obsolete within a few years—or even months. But what happens to our old devices once we discard them? The answer is troubling: they become part of the world’s growing mountain of electronic waste, or e-waste.
The ‘Thank you dance’
A boat of whale-watchers was on a trip in the coast of California. They noticed a small Humpback whale, trapped. It’s tail and flippers were entangled with fishing nets. Michael Fishbach and his team, who were on the boat thought that the humpback was already dead as it was floating on top of the water.
Month of March always reminds us of influential role the women play in our society. In the following paragraphs, we shall see about few convincing women personalities in environmental protection.
Gauri Devi
“Forest is like our mother’s home, we shall protect it come what may,” voice upraised by Gauri Devi of Chamoli as a weapon.
A Lenten reflection to stay-rooted (Pray), stay-integrated (Penance) and stay-connected (Share)
I picked up the title from the quote by John Muir, “And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” An apt invitation for the lent. Get deep into the forest, slow down, breathe deep, look around, see the hidden, hear the silence, smell and feel the forest. It has a lot to offer for our soul and for our human community.
The Letter
The Letter
A message for our Earth
A message for our Earth
“We see what is happening, and the worst thing is that we are becoming used to it. This ‘becoming used to’ is a terrible illness.” – Pope Francis.
Featuring:
Pope Francis;
Cardinal Cantalamessa, the Preacher to the Papal Household;
Cacique Dadá, Leader of the Novo Lugar community of the Borarí people (Voice of the Indigenous)
Arouna Kandé, a climate refugee hailing from the Kolda region of Senegal (Voice of the Poor)
Ridhima Pandey, a young climate activist from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India (Voice of the Youth)
Greg Asner and Robin Martin, marine biologists from Hawaii, United States of America (Voice of Wildlife)
Lorna Gold, president of Laudato Si’ Movement.
This documentary focuses on the encyclical letter ‘Laudato Si’ addressed to everyone that the Pope wrote in 2015. Today his message is even more urgent!
This film is presented by YouTube Originals, produced by an Oscar-winning Off The Fence Productions, in partnership with the Laudato Si’ Movement.
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