Lima, Peru
The conference "Sustainability and Integral Ecology in Business and Law: Ten Years after Laudato Si" will take place at the University of Piura in Lima, Peru on July 1-2, 2025.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s ecological encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for the Common Home, we wish to study the implications of “integral ecology” on business and law. This encyclical introduced the term "integral ecology" into official Catholic social teaching, calling for an awareness of the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Based on the belief in the Creator, integral ecology appeals to our sense of ecological justice and spirituality regarding creation beyond the duty to exercise stewardship for nature.
Catholic social thought uses the term “integral ecology” for sustainability. Integral ecology includes the human ecology of faith, family, and the poor. Further, it defines our relationship and commitment to nature in business and law.
For additional details, please refer to the conference program.
Concurrent session presentation abstracts are available for reference.
8:00am - Registration
9:00 - Welcome
11:00 - Break
11:30 - Concurrent Session I
1:00pm - Lunch
2:30 - Concurrent Session II
4:00 - Break
4:30 - Mass
5:30 - Reception
The conference will take place at the Universidad de Piura and Jose Antonio Deluxe hotel in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, Peru.
Airport
The nearest airport is the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).
Ground Transportation
It is recommended to utilize Uber or Cabify for ground transportation in Lima and to avoid taking taxis from the street. These apps offer greater traceability and security.
Parking
Conference parking is available at the José Antonio Deluxe Hotel. Commuters will inform the security staff of their participation in the conference at the vehicle entrance of the hotel upon arrival.
Hotels
Participants will be responsible for arranging lodging for the duration of the conference. There is limited availability at the Jose Antonio Deluxe hotel where portions of the conference will take place. A list of additional local recommendations is below.
Please note that conference participants are eligible for a discounted rate at each of these recommended hotels. To secure the discount, participants should indicate they are attending a conference at the University of Piura when booking.
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4-Star
3-Star
Drinking Water
International travelers are advised to drink bottled water during their time in Peru.
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Additionally, within the UDEP university campus Medical Services are offered as follows:
