"We have a responsibility to protect the Earth for future generations. The environment is God's gift to everyone, and in our use of it, we have a responsibility towards the poor, towards future generations, and towards humanity as a whole"

Pope Francis is highlighting the significance of protecting the environment for future generations. He thinks that the environment is a gift from God and that we have a duty to use it in a way that is beneficial to all. This consists of looking after the bad, making sure that future generations have access to the same resources, and respecting the environment as a whole. He is calling on us to be conscious of our actions and to take duty for the environment. He thinks that we have a moral responsibility to safeguard the environment for future generations which we ought to strive to do so. By doing so, we can guarantee that future generations have access to the exact same resources which the environment is protected for them.