Baku: The Faith Pavilion at COP29, organized by the Muslim Council of Elders, witnessed the launch of the “Women, Faith, and Climate” global alliance. This initiative aims to mobilize women religious leaders worldwide to combat climate change and amplify women-led climate action efforts.
The alliance brings together over 50 women religious leaders from eight major religions, spanning 15 countries, and represents organizations that collectively serve more than 73 million people globally. Key figures in the alliance include former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, who underscored the pivotal role of religious leaders in engaging 5.8 billion people worldwide to address the climate crisis, and young climate activist Ridhima Pandey.
The alliance seeks to leverage the power of women religious leaders to promote environmental sustainability, foster interfaith collaboration, and inspire global participation in climate action. The group aims to support both national and international efforts by highlighting successful climate initiatives, advocating for renewable energy, and encouraging the implementation of effective climate policies at major global events such as COP30, as shared by the Muslim Council of Elders.
Prominent organizations involved in the alliance include the Mothers’ Union, the Tzu Chi Foundation, and the International Union of Superiors General, all representing millions of members globally. In addition to advocacy and policy efforts, the alliance plans to launch media campaigns, green places of worship, plant trees, and enhance knowledge exchange among its members.
The Faith Pavilion at COP29 continues to position climate change as a moral and spiritual issue, calling on policymakers to recognize the ethical implications of environmental neglect and take decisive actions to ensure a sustainable future.
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