Communities worldwide, especially in developing countries, face the plastic waste crisis. Urban and rural areas are scattered with plastic waste, which can lead to blocked drainage systems or contaminated drinking water.
Faith communities and indigenous peoples are often frontline defenders of their local environments. They are stewards of the natural resources. Their values for stewardship and solidarity can play a pivotal role in reshaping attitudes toward consumption and waste.
Mobilizing these communities through values-driven action can catalyze lasting change. Efforts must prioritise justice, ensuring that solutions uplift marginalized groups and promote equitable access to clean environments.
Multi-level Solutions by Faiths to End Global Plastic Pollution
Date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 | Time: 2:30pm - 4pm EAT / 12:30pm UK
Join us as we:
- Mobilize faith-based organizations and communities to take action in light of World Environment Day 2025 and in preparation for INC-5.2 negotiations with the Interfaith Working Group on Pollution.
- Address and share information about the full life cycle of plastics; and
- Highlight the role of faith, values, and culture in promoting sustainable plastic usage and waste reduction.
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Key Resources
- Faith & Pollution Action (Webpage)
- Faith-based Actions Towards a Pollution-Free Planet (Publication)
- Faiths have the Solution to #BeatPlasticPollution (World Environment Day 2023)
