Samantha Panchèvre is passionate about social justice and sustainability. As a climate change activist, she helped organize the student-led campaign that resulted in Georgetown University divesting its endowment from fossil fuels. She graduated in 2019 from Georgetown's School of Foreign Service where she studied international affairs with a focus on energy and the environment.
… and love of neighbor. We have to create a space for dialogue," he added. A global campaign to divest from fossil fuels continued to gain adherents in the fall, with 72 institutions — 36 of … Development, welcomed the announcement during an Oct. 26 video conference organized by leading divestment proponents. The Vatican and Pope Francis have become increasingly vocal about … ecology and other actions outlined in the pope's encyclical. "In very strong language, divestment was recommended," Father Kureethadam told the online conference. "Last year we …
… that, in order to be revitalized in communion and mission, we too need to have the courage to divest ourselves of all that, however precious, is earthly, in order to favor the fullness of …
… pension plan or friends have any investments in fossil fuels, intentionally or otherwise, divesting is a great way to send a message that profiting on destruction is no longer socially or …
… , encourage shareholder engagement with companies on climate-related issues, rather than divestment, according to Catholic News Service. Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego reportedly …
… advocating for sustainable development; and following ethical investment guidelines, including divestment from fossil fuels. After the angelus prayer Sunday, Francis told the crowd in St. …
… Religious groups including the World Council of Churches also have joined the fossil fuel divestment movement . "This isn't just a stunt," said Harper, whose organization has backed such … gesture to a key road map into the future. Not all religious decision makers are on board with divestment nor is every member of a faith tradition of like mind. In the Presbyterian Church … in. The issue is expected to be raised again in the 2022 general assembly. "The concern with divestment was that there wasn't anything in there for the transition of workers — to go into …
… all of the country's dioceses and archdioceses were on the most recent list of faith groups divesting from fossil fuels , released Oct. 26. Other churches and faith groups in the U.K. have …
… prepares to host a critical global summit on climate change, the country's Catholic Church has divested its financial holdings from fossil fuels, which have powered decades of industrial … climate conference known as COP26 will begin in Glasgow. That city's mayor also announced divestment plans the same day. The Scottish Catholic Church was among 72 faith institutions on … — are in the United Kingdom, which is leading COP26 jointly with Italy. Together, the divesting faith communities manage more than $4.2 billion in assets, according to organizers, who …
… recently by phone. A recent graduate of Boston College, Rosenthal coordinates the Catholic Divestment Network of 27 Jesuit colleges in which students lobby their university …
… neutral, adopting simpler lifestyles and following ethical investment guidelines, such as divesting from fossil fuels. Organizers have mapped a timeline for the "seven-year journeys," …