Faith & Ecology Podcast

Ep.9: “November in Belém: Key Issues, Expectations and the Road Ahead”

What’s at stake as the world prepares for COP30, and what can we expect from this pivotal climate summit? Our final episode tunes into the critical issues and high hopes surrounding COP30, where the global community aims to accelerate progress toward the Paris Agreement goals. With just a week to go, our guests analyze the key topics and challenges shaping this conference—from unresolved tensions of past COPs to the urgent negotiations that could redefine the future of our common home. Join us as we wrap up the first season of the “Faith & Ecology” Podcast. Guests: Cristobal Emilfork, S.J. (UC Davis & SJ Chile) Colm Fahy (Jesuit European Social Centre) Patricia Tahirindray (Arrupe Centre Madagascar) Credits Host: Daniela Alba Producer and Digital Designer: Aya Laabadli Khallouq Editorial Team: Roberto Jaramillo, SJ Giorgia Lucchi Tiffany Trejo Cristobal Emilfork, SJ Music by: Juan Pablo Abalo The Faith & Ecology Podcast is an initiative of the “Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30” Campaign. For more episodes, visit www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast [https://www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast]. All rights reserved to the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) of the Society of Jesus.

Ep8. On the Role of Faith in Integral Ecology

How can faith and spirituality deepen our response to the climate crisis? As we come to the conclusion of our time together, we explore the unique and transformative contributions of faith within the field of Integral Ecology. Our guests reveal how faith and spiritual practices can bridge the gap between environmental and social challenges, fostering a powerful connection that goes beyond conventional solutions. Join us to discover a more encompassing vision for transformative change that unites care for our common home, with care for one another as we approach the COP30. Guests: Filipe Martins, S.J. (Jesuit European Social Centre)Sr. Sheila Kinsey, FCJM (Integrity for Nonviolence Program - UISG)Keshia DeFreece Lawrence (Ramapough Lenape Indigenous Researcher and Activist)Credits Host: Daniela Alba Producer and Digital Designer: Aya Laabadli KhallouqEditorial Team: Roberto Jaramillo, SJ Giorgia Lucchi Tiffany TrejoCristobal Emilfork SJMusic by: Juan Pablo AbaloThe Faith & Ecology Podcast is an initiative of the “Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30” Campaign. For more episodes, visit www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast. All rights reserved to the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) of the Society of Jesus.

Ep7: Critical Raw Materials: A Just Green Future for All

In this episode, we study the crucial role that Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) play in powering the Just Energy Transition. Our expert guests unpack the ethical challenges surrounding the extraction, use, and supply of these materials, shining a light on the human and environmental costs often overlooked. Join us as we explore key areas—including fair labor practices, environmental stewardship, and equitable access—offering essential guidance on how to build a truly just and inclusive green future for all on the path toward climate justice. Guests:  Mark Campanale (Carbon Tracker Initiative) Dr. Séverine Deneulin (International Development LSRI) Jacques Nzumbu, S.J. (UQAM & SJ DRC) Credits  Host:  Daniela Alba  Producer and Digital Designer:  Aya Laabadli Khallouq [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayalaabadlikhallouq/] Editorial Team:  Roberto Jaramillo, SJ  Giorgia Lucchi  Tiffany Trejo Cristobal Emilfork SJ Music by:  Juan Pablo Abalo The Faith & Ecology Podcast is an initiative of the “Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30” Campaign. For more episodes, visit www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast [http://www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast]. All rights reserved to the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) of the Society of Jesus.

Ep6 · Rooted in Justice: Agroecology and the Road to Climate Justice

As we count down to COP30, let’s learn about the vital concept of agroecology—a science and practice that intertwines ecological principles with social justice to build sustainable food systems. In this episode, our guests share how agroecology offers a powerful alternative to industrial agriculture by promoting biodiversity, restoring soil health, and empowering local communities. Join us to learn how farmers, indigenous peoples, and youth grassroots movements are reclaiming agroecological practices and pushing for the policies that will pave the road to climate justice.  Guests:  Dr. Miguel Altieri (Agronomist and Entomologist) Amishi Agrawal (Laudato Si’ Research Institute, Oxford University) Rayan Kassem (World Benchmarking Alliance) Credits  Host:  Daniela Alba  Producer and Digital Designer:  Aya Laabadli Khallouq [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayalaabadlikhallouq/] Editorial Team:  Roberto Jaramillo, SJ  Giorgia Lucchi  Tiffany Trejo Cristobal Emilfork SJ Music by:  Juan Pablo Abalo The Faith & Ecology Podcast is an initiative of the “Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30” Campaign. For more episodes, visit www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast [http://www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast]. All rights reserved to the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) of the Society of Jesus.

Ep5. Reclaiming Our Roots: Food Systems and Food Sovereignty

In this compelling episode, we examine the vital concept of food sovereignty—the right of communities to healthy, culturally meaningful food grown through sustainable, ecologically sound practices–the fourth call of our campaign. Our guests bring powerful and diverse perspectives, from sustainable rural development to tackling access disparities and accompaniment of frontline communities. Together, they explore why reclaiming food sovereignty is urgent for protecting culture, health, and indigenous rights—and how it paves the way toward climate justice rooted in respect for our common home. Guests: Dr. Chris Bacon (Santa Clara University) Dr. Clara Nicholls (UC Berkeley & Stanford University) Elsa Pinto (JSS Timor-Leste) Credits Host: Daniela Alba Producer and Digital Designer: Aya Laabadli Khallouq Editorial Team: Roberto Jaramillo, SJ · Giorgia Lucchi · Tiffany Trejo · Cristobal Emilfork SJ Music by: Juan Pablo Abalo The Faith & Ecology Podcast is an initiative of the “Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30” Campaign. For more episodes, visit www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast [https://www.ecojesuit.com/faith-ecology-podcast]. All rights reserved to the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) of the Society of Jesus.