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🗞️ Driving the news: Global leaders, including executives and sustainability officers, gathered in Pisa, Italy, from September 2-4 for the Terra Tuscany summit
• The event focused on climate action and ecological transformation, drawing from Pope Francis’ teachings and fostering collaboration among leaders in sustainability

🔭 The context: Prominent figures like Roberta Boscolo of the World Meteorological Organization and Emilce Cuda from the Pontifical Commission for Latin America shared insights on global climate challenges and the need for a united ethical response
• The summit aligned with Pope Francis’ moral call for environmental action, especially through his encyclical Laudato si’

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The event which was organized by Terras in partnership with illuminen, emphasized the urgent need for global decarbonization, ecosystem regeneration, and a scientific approach to climate solutions
• It highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on the world’s poorest communities, calling for ethical and inclusive global action

⏭️ What's next: Discussions at the summit will inform upcoming global climate efforts, including the COP16 conference in Cali
• Leaders stressed the importance of personal transformation and global cooperation to achieve sustainability goals

💬 One quote: “No structural change will be possible if we do not manage to convert to a lifestyle that puts happiness and not profitability on the horizon of our young people.” — Emilce Cuda, Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America

📈 One stat: Over 90% of attendees were CEOs or Managing Directors, showcasing the high-level engagement in sustainability leadership

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