“Today, however, we have to realise that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” (Pope Francis).
Our commitments to Laudato Si
Eco Groups
The South India Province has set out the following priorities to implement the IPA Strategy 2024-2026. The SIP focuses on honouring and advancing the rights of Earth. Key priorities include:3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, recycle), Practise responsible consumption, Promote renewable energy, Encourage families to practice regenerative agriculture, Form climate actions groups to practice climate friendly and climate strengthening action, Plant trees, Recycling water, Raising awareness on the four IPA strategic Goals - To honour and advance the rights of women and children, the rights of Earth, rights of indigenous and tribal people, and the UN advocacy focus: the elimination of violence against women and children.
An Eco Group at each local community level is created including sisters, companions in mission, Friends of Nano and people of good will to,
facilitate conversations around the following priorities
select the possibilities for implementation in the respective places
share the possibilities at the IPA Focus Group forum
keep a record of evidence-based activities carried out
report monthly with pictures etc. from November 2024 to December 2026 in writing and in the IPA Focus Group meetings
create a booklet with good practices on the outcome of the activities