Pope: ‘The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all’
While Pope Francis has made his concern about human-caused climate change known on numerous occasions, his position was largely summed up in his second encyclical, Laudato Si (On Care of Our Common Home) in May — a 180-page document that made headlines around the world for being the first papal encyclical based entirely around environmental issues. PHOTO | AFP
Pope Francis’ first visit to Nairobi is expected to be heightened by his campaign for action on climate change.
High on his agenda is his visit to the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters in Gigiri. The Pope will meet with the Unep employees and make an address on climate change and environmental sustainability. The visit comes just a few days before the world converges in Paris for the COP 21 climate talks.
