From Sustainable Development to Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Si’” (Praise be to you) Abstract: The Pope’s encyclical marks a fundamental turning point in reconsidering the relationship between humanity and nature. Our current lifestyles and production methods are inadequate for addressing the issues of poverty and social justice. We must prioritize preventing diseases caused by human action, not just curing them. Introduction For nearly forty years, environmental issues have progressively gained significance in governmental policies and public awareness. It is sufficient to note that until the 1980s, there were virtually no university courses that incorporated the adjective “environmental” into traditional disciplines, […]