STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR CLIMATE, JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABILITY
As the new academic and intellectual home for Villanova University's commitment to sustainability, the Strategic Initiative for Climate, Justice and Sustainability (SICJS) aims to further awareness and understanding of the environmental crisis that looms before humanity and earth, finding solutions to mitigate harm and create a more just and sustainable future. The Strategic Initiative supports existing academic centers and groups within Villanova and facilitates interdisciplinary work across colleges and departments. We aim to build a university-wide institute that fosters a uniquely Augustinian and Catholic approach to climate, justice and sustainability.
The Strategic Initiative responds to Pope Francis' call to care for our common home in Laudato Si, his encyclical on the environment.
Satis, pro omnia, in sempiternum. Enough, for all, forever.
OUR MISSION
- University-wide and interdisciplinary, the Strategic Initiative for Climate, Justice, and Sustainability (SICJS) will focalize Villanova’s commitment to research, education, engagement and advocacy on climate, environmental justice, health and sustainability.
- The initiative will be the academic and creative home supporting faculty fellows, undergraduate and graduate student assistants, and visiting scholars in the development of ideas, solutions, actions and education in communion with local, national and international partners.
- SICJS will empower new leaders, reach out to communities, and develop innovative strategies to address the highly complex interdisciplinary challenges of climate, justice and sustainability.
- The initiative will support the integration of sustainability literacy across all Villanova faculties and curricula.
WHAT WE DO
