How can the Vatican reduce its environmental impact?

A glimpse of the Vatican Gardens The Holy See is aiming to reduce its environment impact by embracing renewable energy sources, with the goal of zero emissions by 2050. In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano, the Governorate’s Director for Infrastructures and Services explains the path undertaken by the Vatican. By Nicola Gori

How can Vatican City achieve climate neutrality?

A. Climate neutrality can be achieved by Vatican City State primarily through the use of natural sinks, such as soil and forests, and by offsetting emissions produced in one area by reducing them in another. Of course, this is done by investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency or other clean technologies such as electric mobility.

Is biomass a low-income energy source?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Vatican: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power? Nuclear energy – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon energy source.