2026

Satellites for Peace: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Overview The global space industry—valued at $630 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035—has rapidly expanded around the deployment of low-earth-orbit ... Read all

Trust, Truth, and Social Bonds

In contemporary societies, the erosion of shared truth undermines not only institutional legitimacy but the very possibility of genuine social bonds. Truth is not a mere ... Read all

Building Climate Resilience Legislation

Background, Rationale & Concept Extreme weather threatens lives and livelihoods world-wide. The unprecedented intensity of floods, fires, and hurricanes is hitting hardest ... Read all

Plenary Session on The Uses of Power

The path to peace demands hearts and minds trained in concern for others and capable of perceiving the common good in today’s world. For the road to peace involves everyone and ... Read all

New Narratives and Metrics for Development

The Catholic social teachings of Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti emphasised the need to focus on integral human development, in harmony with the Creation and with a special emphasis ... Read all