Rome, 2–3 December 2025 — Nearly 40 representatives from international NGOs and civil-society organizations convened at the Camillianum Center in Rome for the International Conference “1 Planet, 1 Future: A Global Alliance of Defenders for a Sustainable Future,” organized by CADIS International.
The two-day event brought together leaders, professionals, and humanitarian actors committed to strengthening disaster resilience, promoting environmental sustainability, and empowering communities worldwide.
A Call for Collaboration in a World Facing Complex Disasters
Against the backdrop of increasingly frequent and severe crises, the conference emphasized the critical importance of global cooperation. Guided by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) and its core commitment that “no one should be left behind,” CADIS highlighted the disproportionate impact disasters continue to have on marginalized populations.
Participants engaged in high-level discussions on sustainability, planetary health, community-led development, and innovative financing for ecological reconstruction. These exchanges aimed to:
- Facilitate intersectoral learning through data-driven strategies, best practices, and case studies.
- Build new opportunities for international collaboration and partnership.
- Promote concrete, actionable commitments for a more sustainable and resilient future.
DAY 1 — December 2, 2025
Keynotes, Global Insights, and Best Practices
The conference opened with a keynote address by Msgr. Robert Vitillo from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He spoke on “Response to Disasters in a Changing World,” highlighting global trends, resilience strategies, and the need for ecological conversion.
Morning Sessions
- Planetary Health and Social Movements — Dr. David Ziveri, Handicap International Federation
- Community-Led Initiatives in Reconstruction — Ms Cristina Duranti, Good Shepherd International Foundation
- Innovative Financing for Ecological Reconstruction — Mr Alonso de Llanes, Laudato Si’ Movement (Strasbourg)
Afternoon: Best Practices & Lessons Learned
- Community-based disaster risk reduction - Dr. Erlinda Posadas, Visayas Primary Healthcare Services
- Interfaith collaboration in disaster response - Debra Boudreaux, Tzu Chi Buddhist Charity Foundation
- Mental health and psychosocial-spiritual support - Prof. Cristina Castelli, Università Cattolica Milano
The day concluded with the launch of the CADIS book “Faith in Action: A Decade of Compassion and Resilience with CADIS,” followed by the Musicamilliana concert, an attempt to bring together the Camillian artists all over the world. They performed their original Camillian-inspired music composition, expressing joy and hope for those who are sick and those who are suffering because of natural and human-induced disasters.
DAY 2 — December 3, 2025
From Discussion to Action: Building the Roadmap to Sendai 2028
The second day shifted from dialogue to concrete planning and collective strategy-building for the Sendai Framework GP 2028 consultation.
Strategic Focus and Leadership
Under the moderation of Marco Iazzolino and with technical guidance from Fr. Aris Miranda, Director of CADIS International, participants worked intensively on proposals to strengthen global disaster risk reduction efforts.
Participants formed four working groups, each led by regional experts. These groups crafted innovative, actionable, and community-centered strategies for resilience building and disaster preparedness.
The collective goal was to develop a solid, action-oriented document reflecting CADIS’s global vision and commitments. Presentations from each group demonstrated high-level expertise, creativity, and a profound sense of global responsibility.
Looking Ahead
With the conference concluded, CADIS and its partners are now finalizing a unified document to be presented during the Sendai Framework GP 2028 consultation. This contribution aims to amplify the global commitment to humanitarian action, environmental stewardship, and resilient community development.
Stay tuned for updates as CADIS synthesizes the outcomes of this international gathering into a global roadmap for a sustainable, resilient future.
