Can building decarbonization help mitigate climate change?
By Carla Bellone, Assistant to the Secretary for the Service of the Faith
We present an article by Davide Dell’Oro, SJ, an Italian Jesuit dedicated to advancing ecological justice and environmental sustainability as integral part of his mission.
Fr Dell’Oro serves on the Eco-Team of the Jesuit Euro-Mediterranean Province and currently holds a visiting scholar position at the Polytechnic University of Milan. There, he spearheads advanced research on building decarbonisation and strategies to mitigate climate change. He also collaborates with the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) at Stanford University on groundbreaking research in this field. With a doctorate in Building Systems and Processes Engineering and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering-Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan, his academic credentials are enriched by a profound spiritual conviction that guides his commitment and purpose.
In his article, Fr Dell’Oro emphasizes that decarbonizing building offer a tangible path towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the critical need for active engagement in this global challenge. This call to action is rooted in his deep faith, which compels him to advocate for the care of creation and the protection of the most vulnerable, recognizing the urgent moral imperative to safeguard our shared home. Fr Dell’Oro encourages us to embrace practical solutions and cultivate a belief in the possibility of transformative change, transforming ecological responsibility into a mission of hope and lived faith.
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