RAOEN, together with Boston College Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), and the Integral Ecology Research Network, are gathering indigenous and local voices with academic and faith perspectives for an official COP30 side event, Integral Ecology and Climate Justice: Voices in the Struggle for Change, on 14 November 2025 at Area C, Side Event Room 5 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Belém time).
The speakers in this side event will share locally-led struggles for climate resilience and reflect on the continuing legacy of Laudato Si’ in action:
- Professor Shelley White, Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of Experiential Learning, Boston College (Moderator)
- Ms. Dominique Williams, Student & Climate Activist from St. Kitts & Nevis, Boston College
- Ms. Eneriza D. Menaling, Balay Laudato Si’ Coordinator from Sitio Bendum, Bukidnon, Philippines, Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC)
- Ms. Elizabeth Moreno Barco, Asesor Politico Cultural, Mesa Indigena del Choco
- Mr Alberto Achito Lubiasa, Asesor Politico Cultural, Mesa Indigena del Choco
- Cardinal Pablo Virgilio S. David, Vice-President, Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC); President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and Bishop of the Diocese of Kalookan (Philippines) Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC)
- Ms. Kirsten Sayer, Chief Executive, Caritas Australia
- Vinicius da Paixao SJ, Integral Ecology Research Network (IERN)