Skip to content

Vatican Launches “Ecological Conversion 2030” Project

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Vatican has announced the launch of its "Ecological Conversion 2030" project, as communicated by the Governatorate of the Vatican City State.

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Vatican has announced the launch of its “Ecological Conversion 2030” project, as communicated by the Governatorate of the Vatican City State.

Cardinal Vergez Alzaga, President of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State, emphasized the initiative’s alignment with the teachings of Pope Francis, particularly those outlined in the Encyclical “Laudato Si” and the Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum”. The project underscores the Vatican’s renewed commitment to promoting sustainable development and implementing ecological policies to protect the environment and introduce energy-saving strategies.

A key aspect of the Vatican’s ambitious ecological strategy includes achieving carbon neutrality. The Governatorate has set forth a comprehensive plan to revolutionize its transportation policies. Central to this plan is the “Ecological Conversion 2030,” which targets a significant reduction in the CO2 footprint of the Vatican’s vehicle fleet.

To meet these objectives, the Vatican will gradually replace its state-owned vehicles with electric ones, aiming for a zero-impact fleet by 2030. Additionally, the expansion of the electric vehicle charging network within the state territory and in extraterritorial areas is planned, extending its accessibility to the state’s employees. Moreover, the Vatican is committed to ensuring that its energy needs are met solely through renewable energy sources.

The initiative is being undertaken in partnership with the Volkswagen Group, which shares a similar vision of becoming a carbon-zero company by 2050. Volkswagen aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its vehicles by 30% by 2030, aligning with the Vatican’s environmental objectives.

This article was originally published on ACI Stampa. 

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

Vatican Releases Synod on Synodality Report Proposing Larger Role for Laity in Church

The Vatican released the Synod on Synodality’s “synthesis report” on Saturday night outlining key proposals discussed during the nearly monthlong assembly’s confidential conversations.

More Than 1,800 Priests Celebrate Holy Thursday Chrism Mass At Vatican

On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the Chrism Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

What is a consistory? Your questions answered

Discover everything you need to know about the upcoming consistory where Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals, including the significance of this event and the impact on the College of Cardinals

We Can’t Subvert Tradition to Please the World, Synod on Synodality Cardinal Says

The Synod on Synodality convened by Pope Francis has once again brought to the fore the clash between internal currents of the Church in dispute since the Second Vatican Council.

Pope Francis gives this advice to those in difficult marriages

Pope Francis encouraged the faithful “not to idealize marriage” this Friday and assured them that “fragility, which always

Cardinal George Pell remembers Pope Benedict XVI

Cardinal George Pell remembers Pope Benedict XVI in this interview with EWTN. Cardinal Pell hosted the late Pope

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTN.it