<![CDATA[This study aims to formulate a strategy for the ecological conversion model envisioned by Pope Francisso that the concepts of “journey of hope, sign of hope, imploring hope, and setting out in hope” can beclearly defined and implemented to address environmental degradation, specifically on Gag Island inWest Papua. The Gag Island region is dominated by mining activities and other forms of ecologicaldamage. In this context, Laudato Si and the reaffirmation in Spes Non Confundit (Article 16) highlight theneed for ecological conversion as part of ecological justice, viewed as an effective alternative approachto instilling environmental awareness and values in the community, thereby promoting sustainableenvironmental conservation practices. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method reinforcedwith qualitative data through a phenomenological approach.The research was conducted in West Papua,specifically on Gag Island, using data collection techniques that included phenomenological observationsacross various media (newspapers, journal articles, and other media), discussed through a philosophicaltheological lens and subjected to critical analysis. The data analysis process was conducted throughstages of data reduction from various article sources, data presentation, interpretation, and drawingconclusions. The research results indicate that in light of Spes Non Confundit as the 2025 Jubileedocument, ecological justice is understood as a tangible manifestation of the call of faith. Article 16 ofSpes Non Confundit affirms that divine forgiveness does not stop at the spiritual dimension alone, butmust be realized in the form of ecological conversion, in which humanity bears the responsibility tosafeguard and care for the earth as a gift from God. Indulgence, in this context, is not merely understoodas the remission of punishment for sin, but also as a call to renew humanity’s relationship with creation.]]>
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