Increasing Diversity: PaRD Joined by Four New Members
The International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) welcomes four new members, including the Indonesian government, represented by its Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA).
Indonesia First Government from the Global South to Become PaRD Member
PaRD welcomes the Indonesian government, represented by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), as a new PaRD member. In Indonesia, 93% of the population considers itself to be religious. It is also the country with the largest Muslim population in the world.
PaRD’s Annual Forum 2022: More Diverse, Bigger than Ever
With over 160 participants from around 35 countries and seven religions as well as Indigenous Peoples, PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development brought together a diversity of people, organisations, and perspectives to address the climate crisis.
At #PaRD22: Steering Group Member Mercy Munene on PaRD as a Platform for Collaborative Learning for Young People
Mercy Munene, PaRD Steering Group member and Core Team Member with the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA), spoke at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2022 about PaRD’s role as an overarching body that provides a focal point for all those who want to make young people’s voices heard.
Italian Special Envoy for the Protection of Freedom of Religion or Belief and Interreligious Dialogue Andrea Benzo’s talk at PaRD’s Annual Forum 2022
Dr Andrea Benzo, Italian Special Envoy for the Protection of Freedom of Religion or Belief and Interreligious Dialogue, spoke at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2022 about the connections between Freedom of Religion and Belief and progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Head of Secretariat’s Welcome Remarks at PaRD’s Annual Forum 2022 on Faith and Partnerships in Addressing the Climate Crisis
PaRD’s Head of Secretariat, Khushwant Singh, spoke in Bali (Indonesia) about the importance of “Unity in Diversity” and a circular understanding of life, as well as the need to unlearn linear and growth-oriented thinking in order to tackle the human-made climate crisis.
German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Belief Frank Schwabe’s talk at PaRD’s Annual Forum 2022
Frank Schwabe, German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Belief and Member of the German Parliament, spoke at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustianable Development 2022 about the need to strengthen democratic values and inclusive partnerships like PaRD to address the global challenges that humanity faces.
Join PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development
From 31 October to 3 November 2022, PaRD is hosting its Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development in a hybrid format in Bali, Indonesia. Participants can look forward to interactive and diverse sessions on the theme of “Faith and Partnerships in Addressing the Climate Crisis”.
Rome Conferences Show why Religion Matters for Sustainable Development
That religion and religious actors are essential for the 2030 Agenda is accepted by many, but formal structures for cooperation with governments need to be strengthened.
Recognised, Studied and Put to Good Use: Religious Actors in Global Affairs
While international institutions acknowledge religious actors in state affairs, research institutes and universities focus on the role of religion and religious actors in many disciplines.