The Faith for Earth Initiative of UNEP has been gaining momentum for some years. At Faith for Nature: Multi-Faith Action convened in Iceland from 5-8 October 2020, which used the historic Skálholt Cathedral in the South of Iceland as its global anchor, more than 450 participants committed themselves to support a global process to be led by UNEP for the establishment of a global Faith for Earth Coalition that delivers on the goals set forth in UNEP’s strategy for engaging with faith-based organizations.
Our Sacred Commitment Strategic Meeting - Skálholt III that took place from 12-13 October 2021 was a strategic meeting that resulted in the preparation of a set of Recommendations calling for
"adoption of a global resolution, integrating the contributions of faith actors to environmental governance and establishing a global Faith for Earth Coalition within UNEP and providing the needed capacity and financial resources to achieve its goals".
Skálholt III Recommendations
Bringing together a group of 100 participants both in-person in Iceland and online - representing the highest level leadership from 70 faith-based organisations globally - the Core Team from Iceland and Faith for Earth seek to build on this momentum, advocating for an impartial mechanism under the auspices of UN Environment Programme.
See also: The Role of Faith, Values and Ethics in Strengthening Action for Nature and Environmental Governance
