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Multifaith Action Group on Pollution
- Faith for a Pollution-free Planet
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Cognisant that ‘pollution’ and the ‘pollution crises' present a complex and wide range of challenges, faith actors represent the far-reaching voices for social justice
Facilitating a global interfaith response to the pollution & waste crises
Considering the potential of faith actors at all levels in driving social transformative change and changes in consumption and production patterns, the Multifaith Action Group for Pollution Action serves four main objectives, namely to:
- Encourage and scale up interfaith activities, projects, and campaigns;
- Identify good practices and promote knowledge sharing and exchanging to overcome identified barriers for action;
- Coordinate actions amongst faith-based organisations at the local, national, and global levels; and
- Advocate for ambitious policies by participating in negotiations with Member States and other stakeholder groups.
The Multifaith Action Group on Pollution
Co-facilitators
- Green Anglicans; Rev. Rachel Mash, <rmash@mweb.co.za>
- Tearfund; Jack Wakefield <jack.wakefield@tearfund.org>
- UNEP MGCY; Shantanu Mandal, <shantanu.mandal@unmgcy.org>
- Plastic Bank; Peter Nitschke, <peter@plasticbank.com>
- IFEES; Amirah Iqbal, <amirah.iqbal@ifees.org.uk>
- GreenFaith India; Pinaki Dasgupta, <pinaki@greenfaith.org>
- Tikkun HaYam (Repair the Sea); Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, <rabbied@repairthesea.org> ; Shayna Cohen, <shayna@repairthesea.org>
For general inqueries, contact Azmaira Alibhai, Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator <azmaira.alibhai@un.org>.
Resources
Coming soon
Resources
Faith Lifestyles to Beat Plastic Pollution
Join Dr. Iyad Abumoghli and a panel of experts, including Sarah Berg, Acting Director for the Center for Climate Justice and Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, for a live discussion of the ways in which faith communities are uniquely positioned to combat the climate crisis. Read more
Faith in the new Plastics Treaty?
The world is on the path to adopting a comprehensive plastic waste treaty, following the unanimous decision made by environment ministers across the globe last year. Register
Islamic Reporting Initiative co-signs interfaith statement on plastic pollution
On 6th January 2023, the Islamic Reporting Initiative (IRI) co-signed a statement addressed to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution. The statement, facilitated by UNEP’s Multifaith Action Group on Pollution, Read more
Confronting Plastics: A Strategic Ethical Response
The petrochemical industry has identified plastics as their next growth market. The proposed event will feature a panel discussion that will invite experts, advocates, and ethicists/theologians to connect the threat of the plastic life cycle to short- and long-term human and environmental vitality. Following the panel, attendees will be invited to join a small group collaborative working session. Read more
Introduction to the Plastic Tide Turners Programme
Join Mr. Dave Chung as he introduces the Plastic Tide Turners Programme to FBOs, with the intent of building synergies in the Pacific and Carribbean. Read more
Mobilizing the Power of Faith Actors to prevent Ocean Plastic by Peter Nitschke (Plastic Bank)
On 18 - 23 September 2022 at the 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC) Mr. Peter Nitschke (Plastic Bank) presents a paper exploring how the potential of faith actors and institutions, which hold strong influence in societies, can be utilized to create a significant and scalable impact in reducing marine litter through different campaigns and actions. Mr. Nitschke presents the Plastic…Read more
Faith - The Solution to Pollution?
Missed the Faith for Earth Dialogue at UNEA 5.2? Watch this recording where the Multifaith Action Group and other FBOs share experiences, good practices, and opportunities to collaborate. Watch the session
UN Report Assesses Risk of Plastic Pollution to Migratory Species in Ganges and Mekong Rivers
Under the India Norway Marine Pollution Initiative, the CounterMEASURE II project focused on the role of faith actors and local communities in Agra, Haridwar, Prayagraj and Patna along the Ganga basin under to address the sources and leakages of plastic waste. Read more
Member States recognise Interfaith Statement during Plastic Treaty Negotiation
Multi-faith Action Group on Pollution submits Interfaith Statement as a supporting resource for delegates/member states/civil society to consider during the negotiation progress on the plastic resolution. Read more
