Jesuit Social Services’ ecological justice journey began in 2008 and has been an iterative process of learning and organisational transformation. Today, our commitment to ecological justice is not only reflected in our strategic plan but in countless ways across our doing and influencing.
The concept of ecological justice helps us understand the relationship between ecological change, social justice, and our place as just one species on an interconnected Earth. Jesuit Social Services has always worked with the most marginalised. While often the least responsible for ecological risks and threats, these populations are the most affected by their emergence. Moreover, Earth itself – our common home – must today be considered as violated, marginalised and in need of our care, solidarity and justice.
Recognising that environmental challenges pose particular risks to the communities with whom we work, we have been working to bring an ecological perspective to all our operations for over 15 years. The interconnection between environmental and social justice has influenced our practice, policy, and organisational identity. It has shaped our strategy to ensure we are equipped to address justice issues of the future, and to lead peer organisations around issues of ecological justice.
