On this World Environmental Day, June 5th, we are called to reflect deeply on our relationship with creation and with one another. As Caritas Zambia, we find profound inspiration and guidance in Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home. This powerful message resonates deeply with the spirit of World Environmental Day, urging us to recognize the interconnectedness of all life and our shared responsibility to protect our planet. Laudato Si' reminds us that the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor are inextricably linked. Environmental degradation disproportionately affects those who have contributed least to it our brothers and sisters living in poverty. They are the first to suffer from drought, floods, pollution, and the loss of natural resources, impacting their access to food, water, and livelihoods. Therefore, true environmental care cannot be separated from a commitment to social justice.
Download the entire EMBRACING OUR SHARED HOME AND OUR POOREST BROTHERS AND SISTERS: A WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL DAY REFLECTION Statement here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/general/A-World-Environmental-Day-Reflection-2025.pdf
