Catholic Peacebuilding and Mining: Integral Peace, Development, and Ecology

This book explores the role of Catholic peacebuilding in addressing the global mining industry, highlighting the Church's position to acknowledge the industry's importance while challenging unethical practices and promoting integral peace, development, and ecology. Contributions by scholars and practitioners examine Catholic action in various countries and address corporate social responsibility, human rights, development, ecology, and peacebuilding.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the crucial role of Catholic peacebuilding in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by the global mining industry. Mining, a sector deeply intertwined with issues of conflict, human rights, sustainable development, governance, and environmental justice, demands a comprehensive and ethical approach. Recognizing its significant impact on society, the Catholic Church, as an institution with a vast network of actors at various levels and a wealth of theoretical and ethical resources, stands poised to acknowledge the importance of mining while actively challenging unethical and harmful practices. By integrating theology, ethics, and praxis, the volume reflects the diverse range of Catholic actions on mining and emphasizes the significance of an integrated approach.

Contributions from an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars and practitioners shed light on Catholic engagement in mining in countries such as El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Philippines. Furthermore, the book addresses broader issues of corporate social responsibility, human rights, development, ecology, and peacebuilding, making it a valuable resource for scholars in theology, social ethics, Catholic studies, as well as those specializing in development, ecology, human rights, and peace studies.

Through its insightful analysis and practical insights, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex relationship between mining, peace, and sustainable development, offering valuable lessons for policymakers, industry professionals, and advocates alike.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367545086