Faith-based Engagement at COP27

Webinar, discussions, resources and more by Faiths ahead of COP27

• Faiths for Ecocide Law
• 19 July: African Climate Dialogues by the Laudato Si' Movement
• 28 September: Sign the Multi-Faith Letter for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
• 2 October - 6 November: Faiths for Climate Justice is a peaceful and prayerful campaign by Green Faith to centers of economic and political power demanding an immediate end to new fossil fuel projects and deforestation; a rapid transition to 100% renewables and a fair phase-out of fossil fuels; and a commitment to a just transition for impacted workers and climate-vulnerable communities. Story: Kick Fossil Fuels Out of Africa (Kenya)
• 6 October: Africa's Climate Emergency: A Call for Adaptation and Resilience Through Agroecology to COP27 and Beyond
• 6 October: COP27: a time to decisively confront the climate crisis - actions by the JESC Ecology Team
• 7-22 October: Hear the Cry of the Poor and the cry of the  Earth at COP 27: The Great East African Pilgrimage: Kibera to Kilimanjaro organised by the Laudato Si' Movement.
• 11 October: Africa Academia's Critical Role in COP27 Summit-Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change hosted by BUE-COP27 ARCC discussing the role of policy in building Africa’s resilience to climate change impacts, where Dr. Iyad Abumoghli spoke about "Environmental Challenges and Policy Recommendations for sustainability in Africa".
• 20 October: Aboard the Rainbow Warrior with Nouhad Awwad
• 25 October: COP Online Webinar organised by Interfaith Power and Light 
• 25 October: Launch of a digital pilgrimage to COP27 | Watch the recording
• 26 October: Forty young climate activists call for results at COP27 climate conference - LWF
• 30 October: Pre-cop event about climate action by youth faith actors. send a message to COP27.
• 3 November: COP27: Taking LWF’s climate justice engagement to the global level 
• Anglican Communion and Climate Change: Climate Resilience and Just Financing (Policy Update).
• Parliament of the World's Religions Press Release in Support of Environmental Organisations Gathering in Sharm el-Sheikh
• Statement by the Archbishop of Cantebury for COP27
• Renew Our World's Letter to Delegates at COP27
• Jerusalem Interfaith Declaration
• Youth Delegate Panel Discussion on Climate Change

Conference of Youth | 2 November 2022

Venue: King Salman International University

COY17 is an annual event under the banner of YOUNGO – The Official Youth Constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year’s event is hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on the side lines of COP27. More information.

 

Sisters for the Environment: Integrating Voices from the Margins | 3 November 2022; Time: 10:00 (Eastern USA/Central America) / 16:00 (Central Europe) / 17:00 (Central Africa/Eastern Europe) / 18:00 (East Africa) / 20:30 (India) / 23:00 (Philippines)

Venue: UISG headquarters in Lungotevere Tor di Nona 7, Rome). Watch online.

International launch of the interfaith statement by a series of integrated initiatives launched by UISG, in partnership with the Global Solidarity Fund, to give voice to the world’s most vulnerable communities through the action and advocacy of Sisters to prevent and counter the negative effects of climate change and the loss of biodiversity. More information.

Contact: info@jcor2030.org. 

 

Hub Culture | 5-15 November 2022

Hub Culture is partnering with Hedera and other sustainability innovators to present the Hub Culture COP27 Climate Pavilion, located at the Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh with an exciting two-week program of events around vital COP27 themes. More information.

 

Caravan of Hope???????? Voices from the Margins | 5-18 November 2022 | Register

#COP27 Series | Amplifying the voices of those most affected by climate change | Heal the Earth Booklet

As world leaders gather in Egypt for the COP27 global climate talks, Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) will run the Caravan of Hope – Voices from the Margins COP27 Series. This is an online and in person programme aimed at presenting and amplifying the voices of frontline communities that was captured during the Heal the Earth Caravan of Hope 2022 Tour in Chimanimani (Zimbabwe), Beira (Mozambique) and Chikwawa (Malawi). #CoH_AMPLIFIED #VoicesFromTheMargins #ClimateJusticeNow

 

Interfaith Gathering in Spirit of Talanoa Dialogue COP27 | 6 November 2022; Time: 9:30 (Eastern USA/Central America) / 15:30 (Central Europe) / 16:30 (Egypt/Eastern Europe/Central Africa) / 17:30 (East Africa) / 20:00 (India) / 22:30 (Philippines)

Venue: El Sama Eyeen Coptic Church, Sharm el-Sheikh | Online Registration

Faith actors continue to make significant contributions in addressing the immense challenges posed by climate change through advocacy, capacity building, and education.

Join the Interfaith Liaison Committee as they host discussions about: Human Rights & the Climate; What is Loss and Damage?; Young People Participation & Climate Negotiations; The Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples; Gender Inclusive Climate Action; Finance for Climate Action; Faith communities building Strength and Resilience in the Face of the Climate Crisis; Just transition & Mitigation; Adaptation; Climate-Induced Migration; and Faith for Ecocide Law. More Information.

 

Shoeless in Sinai: Daily Prayer Sequence and Action | 6-18 November 2022 Find time each day to remove your shoes and move through the prayer sequence and actions. Find out More information.

Pray at your convenience or, if you are able, consider praying at either the hour that the official COP27 programme will commence each day (3:00 (Eastern USA/Central America), 9:00 (Central Europe),10:00 (Egypt/Eastern Europe/Central Africa), 11:00 (East Africa), 13:30 (India), 16:00 (Philippines)) or the time that it will be concluding (11:00 (Eastern USA/Central America), 17:00 (Central Europe), 18:00 (Egypt/Central Europe/Central Africa), 19:00 (East Africa), 21:30 (India), 24:00 (Philippines)).

Carry the inspiration and passion you draw from the prayer into an action of advocacy for Earth. Tag local or national government in an original social media post or one from JCoR’s Guide to COP27. Consider posting a photo of yourself in prayer (or just your bare feet) with a message or idea that came to you while praying the daily sequence for a fruitful COP27 process.

 

Global prayer vigil for Earth | 7 November 2022; Time: 11:30 (Eastern USA/Central America) / 17:30 (Central Europe) / 18:30 (Egypt/Eastern Europe/Central Africa) / 19:30 (East Africa) / 22:00 India Time / 24:30 PhilippinesRegister | English, Spanish, French, and Italian interpretation will be offered

Join Catholic Religious delegates at COP27 and your sisters and brothers around the world in an online prayer service for fruitful dialogue in Egypt and inspired responses toward Earth justice in every nation.

Contact: info@jcor2030.org

 

Blue Zone Exhibition | 7 - 12 November 2022, Venue: Stand NR 44, Blue Zone

Faith-based initiatives in support of UNFCCC Frameworks to demonstrate how shifts in consciousness and systemic thinking can open doors to technologies and scale up sustainable lifestyles grounded in integrity and care.

The exhibit is hosted by Abibimman Foundation, Faith Association of the Rehabilitation of Street Children and Orphans, International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations, and Brahma Kumaris. More Information.

 

COP27 Locally Led Adaptation Pavilion Event | 8 November 2022; Time: 11.00-12.30 (Egypt)

Venue: Locally Led Adaptation Pavilion, Zone D, Blue Zone

Supporting the Locally Led Adaptation Principles with Solar Cooking. Panel to highlight locally-led initiatives in Kenya and Yemen and the Brahma Kumaris’ large-scale, institutional solar thermal systems at Mt. Abu. Organised by Solar Cooker International. Speakers:

• Caitlyn Hughes SCI Executive Director
• Golo Pilz, Energy Advisor for Brahma Kumaris
• Abdulla Baobeid Nahda Makers Organization (NMO)
• Wilkinson Mwenda Co-founder and Logistics and Operations Manager, Ecomandate Foundation
•  Alan Bigelow SCI Program and Science Director
• Keith Wingeard, SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager

 

Intergenerational Collaboration for Climate Action’ and 'Visions for a JUST FUTURE: Perspectives on Human rights and Climate justice | 8 November 2022; 11:30-13:00

Venue: Thebes Room; Children and Youth Pavilion, Blue Zone

ACT Alliance, All Africa Conference of Churches, Brahma Kumaris, Bread for the World, The Lutheran World Federation, World Council of Churches discuss ways to bridge the adaptation finance gap for community financing. More Information.

 

Press Conference COP27 | 8 November 2022; Time: 15:00-15:30 (Egypt)

Venue: Press Conference Room - Luxor, Taba Area, Hybrid

World Council of Churches Interfaith Press Conference: What do faith leaders want from world leaders for climate justice? Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Cornelia Füllkrug-Weitzel, ACT Alliance Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Justice and Lutheran Pastor (Germany) tbc
• Archbishop Samy, Shehata, Anglican Primate of Alexandria tbc
• Mr. Mohammad Adow, Power Shift Africa tbc
• Moderator Ms. Valériane Bernard, Brahma Kumaris rep. to UN Geneva

More Information.

Living Values Education for youth - responsible caring for earth and ocean| 9 November 2022; Time: 9:30-10:30 (Egypt)

Venue: Climate Education Hub, Blue Zone

Values are paramount in guiding our choices in support of sustainable development. We will explore and experience the values-based education for children and youth that supports environmental literacy, and a transition to a strong civic engagement based on respect, integrity and cooperation. Round table with:

• Piyush Ahuja, Youth Representative to Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative Dubai, Living Values Education Representative U.A.E 
• Andrew Schwartz, Director, Sustainability and Global Affairs, Center for Earth Ethics, US
• Aneta Loj – R&D Coordinator India One Solar Thermal Power Plant, India

More Information.

 

Realizing Ambition through Ethical, Intergenerational and Multisectoral Responses to Climate Crises | 9 November 2022; Time: 15:00—16:30 (Egypt) Making the leap from science to policy requires centering human values over short-term gains. Featuring diverse stakeholders, this event addresses root causes of climate crises and highlights collaborative actions based on ethics, values and integrity that result in innovative and durable solutions

Speakers: Bob Loughman, Prime Minister of Vanuatu; Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu, Anglican Indigenous Network; Amal Sarah, young leader, Pakistan; Aouf Saida, Algeria; Maria Fernanda Espinosa; Prof. Azza Karam; Chief Rabbi David Rosen; Prof. Joan Serret Hernandez; Dharma Master De Yuan; Daniel Perell

Focal persons: dsingh@rfp.org ; nicholas.pande@anglicancommunion.org ; Steve_chiu@tzuchi.us ; dperell@bic.org

 

COP27 Children and Youth Pavilion Event | 9 November 2022; Time: 14:30-14:55 (Egypt)

Venue: Children and Youth Pavilion, Blue Zone

TedX Event by Brahma Kumaris Youth

 

The Right to a Healthy Environment: Faith and Ethical Perspectives | 10 November 2022; Time: 16:45 - 18:15 (Egypt)

Hybrid: Online | In-person Venue: Thutmose room, Blue Zone

The right to a healthy environment is upheld by the ethical teachings of the world’s faith traditions on justice and the imperative to value nature.

In this program, experts and faith leaders will speak on this topic from the perspectives of religious ethics and shared values, culture and advocacy. More Information.

Focal person: eechevarria@parliamentofreligions.org

 

The Climate Crisis in Africa | 10 November 2022; Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm (Egypt)

Venue: SAL Booth, Green Zone

Collecting stories of hope, commitment and courage. Stories that will unite, inspire and rekindle our spirit, stories that also tell of our struggles as a continent in relation to Climate Change. More information.  See all SAL Events.

Focal Person: nic.lubaale@oaic.org

 

Land restoration in Africa delivers for people and climate | 11 November 2022; Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Egypt)

This session will highlight that large-scale land restoration in sub-Saharan Africa is possible and discuss key ingredients of success. More information.

 

Press Conference COP27: Core values and ethical principles for climate action | 11 November 2022; Time: 10:00-10:30 (Egypt)

Venue: Press Conference Room - Luxor, Taba Area, Hybrid

Join:

• Maureen Goodman, Programme Director UK, Brahma Kumaris and Representative to UN
• Golo Pilz, Adviser, Renewable Energy, Brahma Kumaris
• Thomas Hirsch, Founding Director Climate & Development Advice, Germany. 

More Information.

 

The stories we live by: The importance of ecosystem restoration through the lens of spirituality, cultures and values | 11 November 2022; Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (Egypt)

Venue: The Egypt Hall

Within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration context, this session will explore how diverse stakeholders can engage with these themes to heal and restore the living Earth. This event follows the series of consultations on Values, Culture and Spirituality.

More information.

 

Delivering the promise: How to ensure future adaptation needs are addressed | 11 November 2022; Time: 11.30-13:00 (Egypt)

Urgent action is required to close the prevailing adaptation finance gap and deliver finance to communities where it is needed most. While scaled up finance that matches the scale of adaptation needs is required, much remains to be done to transition the financial mechanism and the global financial. Organisers: ACT Alliance, All Africa Conference of Churches, Brahma Kumaris, Bread for the World, The Lutheran World Federation, World Council of Churches. Speakers: Maureen Goodman, Brahma Kumaris

Mr. Kebal Bhandari, Secretary National Planning Commission, Nepal Government , Global North rep./neg. , Jocabed Solano from Panama ; Maro Maua – Kenya , Patricia Nyinguro, G77 Science coordinator; Rev Dr Lesmore Ezekiel. More Information.

 

COP27 Co-Creative Reflection and Dialogue Space | 11 November 2022; Time: 16:00-17:30 (Egypt)

Venue: P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

Inner capacities to encounter fear and build trust. Dialogue with Maureen Goodman and Carolin Fraude.

 

Press Conference COP27: Climate Action Stories of Young people of Faith | 12 November 2022; Time 12:00-12.30

Venue: Press Conference Room - Luxor, Taba Area, Hybrid

Speakers:

• Lucy Plummer, Soka Gakkai International-UK;
• Neeshad Shafi, Co-founder, Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar
• Hemavathi S Shekharan, India, COY 17 Liaison
• David Munene, Catholic Youth Network for Environment Sustainability
• Shantanu Mandal, Brahma Kumaris

More Information.

 

Building Trusting Relationships: Leading the Way through a Historical Transformation | 12 November 2022; Time: 12.45-14:00 (Egypt)

Venue: SDG Pavilion, Blue Zone

In times of climate anxiety, amid feelings of insecurity and disorientation, trusting relationships are an invaluable resource in developing effective collaboration, and collective leadership and action. Recent global crises have shown that, to respond most effectively, countries need to act collaboratively. Experts with extensive experiences in global governance, scientific analysis, international sustainability projects and applied spiritual wisdom will join together in a dialogue to share their perspectives and facilitate new insights. Speakers:

• Maureen Goodman, Brahma Kumaris - Programme Director UK, and Representative to UN, Vienna
• Prof. Heike Schroeder, Professor of Environmental Governance in the School of Int. Development at the University of East Anglia.
• Dr. David Dunez, Head of Climate Department, Heschel Center for Sustainability, Israel
• Dr. Martin Frick, Director, UN World Food Programme Global Office Moderation Carolin Fraude, Researcher, Inst. for Advanced Sustainability Studies Potsdam; Board Member Brahma Kumaris Berlin

More Information

 

Just Energy Transition and the G20 | 12 November, 09:00–10:30 WITA (Central Indonesian Time)  |  Nusa Dua Convention Centre, Bali

As part of the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) Community Engagement Event, an official B20 Partner event, the Council for Inclusive Capitalism will co-host with Council Ally AVPN a private roundtable discussion on mobilizing capital for a just transition. Coordinated action across the private, civil and public sectors will be critical to ensure effective and strategic financing flows to where it is needed. Philanthropists and philanthropic capital will be key in providing concessional capital to scale initiatives and solutions.

This session will bring together leaders in the investor, corporate, philanthropic, and policymaking sectors to unlock investment and company action for net-zero economies that are just. Participants will be invited to determine onward collective action to chart a path toward G20 India in 2023.

This event is invitation only, to inquire about attending please contact the Council Programs team at programs@inclusivecapitalism.com

 

The Spiritual and Generational Urgency for a Climate Neutral and Nature Positive Planet | 12 November

This year Bhumi Global hosted a session exploring the role of youth and people of faith in advocating for climate and biodiversity. Speakers included:

• Alphonce Muia, Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa
• Dr. Alexandra Masako Goossens-Ishii, Soka Gakkai International
• Andrew Schwartz, Center for Earth Ethics
• Srishti Singh, Indian Youth Climate Network
• Gavin Edwards, Nature Positive Initiative, WWF International

Watch the session here: https://youtu.be/uiQ-1UH56z8?t=286

 

Sinai Climate Partnership | 13 November 2022

The purpose of this partnership is to bring religious leadership to UN public policy discussions on climate change; Resonate a clarion spiritual call for climate action throughout faith-based communities around the world, and Provide thought leadership for faith-based communities ready to mobilize on climate change.

More information.

Focal Person: yneril@interfaithsustain.com

 

Faith Leaders Share Ten Universal Principles for Climate Justice | 14 November 2022; 10:30-11:00 (Egypt)

More information | Focal Person: yneril@interfaithsustain.com

 

How can companies contribute to an inclusive just transition?14 November, 13:00–14:00 EET (Eastern European Time)  |  Business Pavilion, Auditorium A

Hosted in collaboration with the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), this session will present insights from WBA’s just transition methodology and assessments and the Council for Inclusive Capitalism’s Just Energy Transition Framework for Company Action. Speakers representing the global private sector, investors, and specialists in human rights and company performance will explore through presentations and active discussion with attendees how companies can strengthen their contributions to a just transition and promote gender equality and inclusion of vulnerable groups.

For those with a blue zone badge, we have limited spots available to attend as an active audience member. See the Just Energy Transition Framework for Company Action.

 

Press Conference COP27: Changing mindset, Supporting Outcome COP27, Shaping future | 14 November 2022; Time: 14.00-14.30

Venue: Press Conference Room Luxor, Taba Area, Blue zone

Join:

• Maureen Goodman, Director Brahma Kumaris UK
• Golo Pilz, Energy Adviser Brahma Kumaris,
• Marcos Montoiro, NGO and Civil Society Liaison Office,
• UN Convention for Combating Desertification (tbc)

More Information.

 

Documentary Video Exhibit by the Laudato Si' Movement | 14-17 November 2022

 

Ace & Civil Society Day | 15 November 2022 

Civil Society is an indispensable partner in the global effort to combat climate change. With this in mind CoP27 will hold a dedicated day to engage Civil Society and to ensure their views and perspectives are integrated in a meaningful manner. Participants will have a platform for sharing best practices and identifying challenges, as well as networking and developing multi-stakeholder partnership opportunities, it will showcase the role and contribution of civil society in this area and across the board in different forms of climate action and policy response. More information.

 

Religious Figures Share Concrete Steps for Climate Action Within Faith Communities | 15 November 2022; 10:00-10:30 (Egypt)

• Bishop Andreas Holmberg of Stockholm,
• Rev. Susan Hendershot, President of Interfaith Power and Light,
• Dr. Fachruddin Mangunjaya, and
• Rabbi Yonatan Neril.

More information | Focal Person: yneril@interfaithsustain.com

 

Global Interfaith Youth Action on Climate Change: Gather, Discuss, Empower, and Act | 15 November 2022; Time: 11:30-13:00

Venue: Room Tutankhamun, Blue Zone

The role of faith plays in inspiring young people from diverse faith traditions towards climate action and empowering young people of faith across the world to act for climate as a common, universal good in response to the cry of the earth and the poor.

Speakers: David N. Munene, CYNESA;  Carrick Reddin, World Resources Institute (WRI); Shantanu Mandal, Brahma Kumaris; Lucy Plummer, Soka Gakkai International- UK; Elizabeth Gulugulu, YOUNGO; Ravi Tissera, IMCS Pax Romana; Gopal Patel, Bhumi Global; Kehkashan Basu, Green Hope Foundation. More Information.

 

Financing a Just Transition15 November, 12:00–13:30 EET  |  Innovation Zone, Challenge Lab

The Council for Inclusive Capitalism, Ceres, and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) will host a discussion with public and private financial institutions and companies to strategize and develop collaborative approaches to financing a just transition. Twenty areas of action outlined in the Just Energy Transition Framework for Company Action are mapped to market indicators developed by Climate Action 100+ and WBA. Leveraging these mappings and Climate Action 100+'s  recommendations from their just transition investor working group, as well as WBA’s Financial System Benchmark, this session will establish a shared understanding among participants on what counts as just transition action, with the goal of facilitating more efficient, coordinated, and scalable systems for financing and investment.

We have limited spots available to attend as an audience member; pre-registration will be required to access the Innovation Zone.

 

Accelerating a just transition in the energy and food systems15 November, 15:00–16:00 EET  |  Business Pavilion, Auditorium B

This panel event will bring together both Council for Inclusive Capitalism and WBCSD members to explore the critical role of business in realizing a just transition. The session will leverage the Just Energy Transition Framework for Company Action to provide guidance for leaders in the energy and food and agriculture sectors. We will also preview the initial findings of an upcoming report from the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, WBCSD, and PwC that explores sector-specific insights and case studies from companies across the energy and food systems.

For those with a blue zone badge, we have limited spots available to attend as an audience member.

 

The Human Face of Climate Crisis - the Role of Faith | 16 November 2022; Time: 9:30-11:30 (EET)

Venue: P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

An open dialogue with several faith actors overcoming fear creating trust and justice, moderated by Valeriane Bernard.https://www.iass-potsdam.de/en/CCRDS

 

Bringing Religion to Bear on the Climate Emergency | 16 November 2022; 11:00-11:30 (Egypt)

• H.E. Metropolitan Serafim Kykotis
• Paul Beckwith
• Regina Valdez.

More information | Focal Person: yneril@interfaithsustain.com

 

Multifaith/Multisector Alliance for Climate Change | 16 November 2022; Time: 14:00 (EET)

Venue; IFRC (International Federation of the Red Cross) Pavilion. Livestream

A global-scale Multi-faith/Multisector Alliance for Climate Action will be launched at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The Alliance will create a neutral bridge between existing multi-faith actors and their coalitions, and key secular actors (including governments, multilateral organizations, private sector, civil society organizations, and media) to explore and advance collaboration on specific areas for climate action. Information about the Event. What is Project Dandelion?

Focal Person: Rudelmar Bueno Faria rudelmar.buenodefaria@actalliance.org

 

Evidence to Scale-up: A Community-led Natural Climate Solution to Regreen the Globe | 16 November 2022; Time: 15:00—16:30 (Egypt) Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration as a nature-based climate solution - showcasing evidence based best practice and models from Africa, scaling up pathways and calling for partnerships. The event will be co-hosted by World Vision, international partners, government and community representatives.

Speakers: World Vision: Tony Rinaudo - Right Livelihood Award Laureate; NGO Reps: WWF/CI/CARE/RA; Bilateral partners: DFAT, GIZ: Country reps: Ethiopia, Zambia, India, Solomon Islands; Minster from Australian Gov (TBC); Private sector: Swedish Energy Assistance; Academia: ACIAR; Youth Climate Activists

Focal Person: amanda_munoz@wvi.org; lyassine@ra.org

 

COP27 Co-Creative Reflection and Dialogue Space | 16 November 2022; Time: 11:30-13:00 (EET)

Venue: P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

the courage to follow your heart in restoring trust in people and communities. We will discuss and share our experiences how inspiring and compassionate relationship of trust and understanding can be nurtured in the midst of the climate crisis. We will focus to open our minds and hearts to an honest and deep dialogue with Golo Pilz, Dr. Awatif Sharaf, Muna Al Arfaj and Sonja Ohlsson, https://www.iass-potsdam.de/en/CCRDS

 

Cultural Evening Event: Meditation for Adaptation and Resilience | 16 November 2022; Time: 19:30-20:30 (EET)

Venue: Cryosphere Pavillion, Blue Zone

A meditative evening providing tranquility and peace in the midst of COP27 to explore the connection between our thoughts, emotions and actions, and their impact on the world for stability, resilience and compassionate action on a global scale. More Information.

 

Catholics at COP27 | 17 November 2022; Time: 11.30 - 13.00 (Egypt) The Social Teaching of the Church on Integral Ecology & Climate Crisis: The Great Challenges. Speakers: Fr. Joshtrom Kureethadam, Lindyn Moma, Fr. Eduardo Agosta Scarel, Caroline Kirru, Prof. David Storey, Mary Jo Iozzio, Lara Hicks, Lorna Gold, Lydia Machaka; Rev Fletcher Harper, Giovanni Vianello. Catholic Perspectives at COP 27

 

The Letter film screening and debate: An Intergenerational Justice imperative | 17 November 2022

 

The Role of Faith Actors in Climate Change Actions | 17 November 2022; Time: 14.10-15.30 (Egypt)

Venue: Indonesia Pavillion

Presentation on the Ekopesantren Movement in collaboration with the Indonesian delegation around youth climate education demonstrating strong commitments from faiths with actions and a platform to engage, especially in Indonesia. More information.

• Keynote: Dr. Hayu Prabowo, Chairman of Respectation of Environment & Natural Resources Body of Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) –  “People Centered response to the Climate Emergency” 
• Dr. Fachruddin Mangunjaya, Chaiman, Center for Islamic Studies - Universitas Nasional “Ekopesantren Program for Climate Change Actions” 
• Ms.Hening Parlan, Environment and Disaster Management Agency Aisyiah, Muhammadiyah-- “Hijrah Ecologist: Women in Climate Change” 
• Mr.Janes Sinaga, Head of Perkumpulan Elang, “Interfaith on Rainforest – unlocking faith base support for on ground environment activities”
• Ms. Nana Firman, Green Faith, USA (Moderator)

Focal Persons: fmangunjaya@civitas.unas.ac.id ; skhanal@brookings.edu

 

Muslims and Jews United for Climate Change | 20 November 2022

In this workshop, Muslim and Jewish climate activists will demonstrate listening tools used in SAL and UER to build bridges between Muslims and Jews working for Climate Change. More information. 

Focal Person: nic.lubaale@oaic.org