As the challenge continues to escalate Climate change“Getting ready”Interfaith PavilionTo play a pivotal role in “COP29” with the aim of building on the success achieved in the first edition during “COP28”, which was hosted by the country The UAE Last year, it received wide global participation and great international celebration.
It is scheduled to include Interfaith Pavilion Once again, a global coalition, which includes 97 organizations represented Religions And various sects to provide religious and moral visions and proposals on enhancing efforts Climate actionThrough a series of activities that include more than 40 discussion sessions.
The Interfaith Pavilion at COP29 discusses a number of topics that address sustainable lifestyles and eco-villages inspired by religious teachings, in addition to innovative climate financing and intergenerational dialogue.
The pavilion reviews the principles stipulated in the document “Call of Conscience: Abu Dhabi Joint Statement of Religious Leaders and Symbols for Climate,” in an interactive framework that makes the Interfaith Pavilion a center for transformative ideas and cooperative solutions, driven by shared values and the commitment of religious communities around the world, with the aim of affirming the commitment These diverse communities bring together to address environmental challenges, exploring how spiritual teachings can guide and inspire urgent climate action.
The Secretary-General of the Council of Muslim Elders, Counselor Muhammad Abdel Salam, said that adopting innovative solutions based on moral values and scientific knowledge in the approach to climate action has become an urgent necessity, pointing to the importance of the strong moral voice that leaders and symbols of religions and thought represent, which can guide individuals and societies towards adopting principles. Justice and sustainability.
He pointed out that the Interfaith Pavilion at COP29 is a continuation of the great success it achieved in its first edition at COP28 and aims to maintain the sustainability of COP28 initiatives and enhance the power of collective spiritual action for climate solutions.
The Secretary-General of the Council of Muslim Elders thanked the Supreme National Committee for Supervising the Preparation for COP28, for its support of the Interfaith Pavilion Initiative organized by the Council of Muslim Elders, which was held at COP28, and its keenness to continue it to be a permanent platform for dialogue between leaders and symbols of thought and religions with the aim of finding effective solutions to climate issues.
For the first time, the United Nations Environment Program presents a series of scientific sessions in the Interfaith Pavilion, focusing on bridging the gap between science and religion, and providing advanced insights into the environmental crisis while consolidating moral and spiritual frameworks. This cooperation underscores the importance of integrating scientific knowledge with the moral imperatives to address the climate crisis.
The Interfaith Pavilion at COP29 aims to continue working to frame climate change as a deeply religious and moral issue. Religious leaders from the 11 religions and sects participating in the pavilion will issue a call to policymakers globally to consider the spiritual and moral consequences of environmental neglect and take immediate action. And crucial to protecting the planet.
This ethical framework is expected to influence the broader COP29 negotiations, encouraging decision-makers to integrate ethical considerations into their climate strategies.
Recognizing the vital role of youth in combating climate change, the Interfaith Pavilion prominently includes young leaders from different religious backgrounds who will present new perspectives, highlighting the need for intergenerational cooperation in tackling the climate crisis, in addition to showcasing many successful youth and community-led initiatives. Faith-based organizations, demonstrating the tangible impact of community-led climate action.
