COP28 marks the first time there will be a Faith Pavilion at a UN Climate Change Conference. PaRD members are delivering sessions at the Faith Pavilion in a full programme during COP 28. Find an overview of all sessions organised by PaRD members at the Faith Pavilion.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Faith Pavilion website: Faith at COP28 – faithatcop28.com. There you will find the full programme as well as the livestream link to watch the sessions remotely.
The first ever Faith Pavilion at a World Climate Conference is hosted by the Muslim Council of Elders in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and a diverse coalition of global partners including the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Episcopal Diocese of California, the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD), the Peace Department, and over 50 faith organisations. Pope Francis plans to come to the Faith Pavilion for an inaugural session on December 3, 2023.
Faith Pavilion: 65 sessions organised by 70 organisations
Situated at the heart of COP28, adjacent to the World Climate Action Summit and negotiations zones, the Faith Pavilion hosts more than 65 sessions organised by 70 organisations. It brings together religious and other civil society representatives, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, youth, and political leaders. The Pavilion symbolises global and multifaith collaboration in addressing the human-made climate emergency. It facilitates intergenerational dialogue, furthers the role of religion and spirituality in the climate movement, and advocates for long-term, holistic solutions to protect the Earth and its climate. The Pavilion provides a unique opportunity for faith-based engagement with key stakeholders, including political delegations, decision makers, negotiators, and business leaders to ensure swift and effective climate action.
PaRD member sessions at Faith Pavilon
25 sessions are being (partly) organised by PaRD members as part of the programme of the Faith Pavilion at COP28. The times stated correspond to UAE Standard Time (UTC/GMT +4 hours).
Friday, 1 December 2023
- 10:30 am | “Faith matters in achieving the Global Goal on Adaptation” organised by Soka Gakkai International
- 11:30 am | “Contribution of faith-based organizations to building climate resilience and adaptation – youth-led climate action” organised by Lutheran World Federation
- 1:30 pm | “Holistic Environmental Protection: Integrating Spiritual Wisdom for Sustainable Development” organised by Sikhi Council
- 4:00 pm | “Dubai Convergence: World Cultures Unite in Calling for Genuine Transformation” organised by Unity Earth
Saturday, 2 December 2023
- 2:30 pm | “Faiths for a Fossil-Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty” organised by GreenFaith
- 3:30 pm | “Faith and Nature: Partners in Landscape Restoration and Nature-Based Solutions” organised by GreenFaith, A Rocha International, & World Vision International
- 4:30 pm |“Intergenerational Dialogue on the Role of Youth in Adaptation” organised by Climate YES! & Tearfund
Sunday, 3 December 2023
- 10:30 pm | “Interfaith Feminist Climate Justice for the Human Right to a Healthy Environment” organised by Green Hope Foundation & WCC Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
- 12:30 pm | “Localizing Faith Action for Human Security in the Face of Climate Change: An African Perspective” organised by PaRD Africa Voice
- 4:00 pm | “Moving Faith Forward: Youth Leadership and Faith-Based Climate Advocacy” organised by Soka Gakkai International
Monday, 4 December 2023
- 10:30 am | “Intersection of Financing, Ethics, Human Rights and Climate Justice: Vital Role of Faith Actors” organised by All Africa Conference of Churches & Christian Aid
- 3:30 pm | “Harnessing Diversity: Gender, Faith, and Climate Change – Uniting for a Sustainable Future” organised by Global One 2015
- 4:30 pm | “Women of Faith for Rights and Resilience: Taking Stock of Lessons Learned from Decades of Climate Action” organised by Religions for Peace & Global Peace Initiative of Women
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
- 3:00 pm | “Supporting Children displaced due to the climate crisis through Community-based faith-sensitive responses” organised by Arigatou International
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
- 10:30 am | “Religious Philantrophy : A Catalyst for Climate Action” organised by World Evangelical Alliance & Faith For Our Planet
- 2:30 pm | “Increasing Trust and Transparency for a Socially Just Energy Transition Under the Paris Agreement” organised by CIDSE & Fastenaktion Misereor
- 4:30 pm | “Clergy tell their stories from the frontlines of the climate crisis” organised by ICSD & GreenFaith
Friday, 8 December 2023
- 11:30 am | “Religion, Youth and Environment: A Global Response through Local Action” organised by ACWAY
- 2:30 pm | “The Ethical Foundations of Climate Action: Integrating Bhagavad Gita’s Teachings to Empower School Students in Combatting Climate Change” organised by ISKCON Punjabi Bagh
Sunday, 10 December 2023
- 12:30 pm | “Mobilising Faith Communities for Action” organised by Anglican Communion & WCC
- 2:30 pm | “Listen to Those Who Listen to the Earth: A Plea for an Urgent Ethical Blue Framework by Indigenous Populations and World Religions” organised by Globethics
- 5:30 pm | “‘Science-based Targets for Faith’: advancing a global standard for FBOs to measure, manage, and report GHG emissions” organised by World Resources Institute
Monday, 11 December 2023
- 10:30 am | “Exploring Religious Resistance to Climate Action” organised by A Rocha International & ICSD
- 12:30 pm | “Call to Action: Joint Commitment of Faith-Based Actors for Climate Justice” organised by GreenFaith International
- 4:30 pm | “A Visual Expression of Humanity’s Values” organised by Bahai International Community
Full programme & live streaming
- The full programme of the Faith Pavilion can be found here: Faith Pavilion Programm – faithatcop28.com/programming/
- The Faith Pavilion will ensure live streaming of each session and you can access that on the Faith at COP 28 website: Click here to watch the live stream.