This report is based on formative research that explores the field of faith, ecology, sustainability, and conservation in Indonesia.It examines the multifaceted strategic religious engagement of government line ministries and state bodies, civil society actors, faith-based organizations, development partners and multilateral organizations in confronting the immense problems of ecology, sustainability, and conservation in the country. The report highlights the landscape, mapping of actors and stakeholders, and their respective strategies. It also offers recommendations on how to develop the field of © 2025 By Dicky Sofjan, Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS), Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta

»In words and deeds. Preaching on its own is not enough. The act of loving and benevolence towards others – both in our own religious community and beyond – should be part of our daily life.« – Archbishop Kaigama and Emir Muazu rethinking the challenges of tomorrow. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»In Wort und Tat. Es genügt nicht zu predigen. Es geht um gelebte Nächstenliebe und Fürsorge – und zwar über unsere eigene Religion hinaus!« – Erzbischof Kaigama und Emir Muazu aus Nigeria denken Zukunftsfragen neu. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»It is not the Muslims who are protecting God and saving Islam; it is God who protects them, and Islam gives them freedom and peace.« – Dr Ahmad Milad Karimi rethinking the challenges of tomorrow. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Nicht die Muslime schützen Gott und retten den Islam, sondern Gott beschützt sie und der Islam schenkt ihnen Freiheit und Frieden.« – Dr. Ahmad Milad Karimi denkt Zukunftsfragen neu. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Buddhism is a form of science that explores human consciousness. It can help us to meet the challenges of our increasingly complex lives«- Dr. Ha Vinh Tho rethinking the challenges of tomorrow. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Der Buddhismus ist eine Wissenschaft zur Erforschung des Bewusstseins. Er kann helfen, die Herausforderungen unseres komplexer werdenden Lebens zu meistern.« – Dr. Ha Vinh Tho denkt Zukunftsfragen neu. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Without spiritual wisdom, successful development is impossible. Good development is like good medicine: it has no side-effects.« – Dharam Singh Nihang Singh rethinking the challenges of tomorrow. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Gelungene Entwicklung ist nur mit spiritueller Weisheit möglich. Gute Entwicklung wirkt wie gute Medizin. Sie hat keine Nebenwirkungen.« – Dharam Singh Nihang Singh denkt Zukunftsfragen neu. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»The goal of all Jews is to create peace. Peace is the main requisite for tikun olam, the restoration of the world. We long for the time when no nations will wage war against each other (Isaiah 2:4).« – Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp rethinking the challenges of tomorrow. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Das Ziel aller Juden besteht darin, Frieden zu schaffen. Frieden ist die wichtigste Voraussetzung für Tikun Olam, die Wiederherstellung der Welt, von der es heißt: ›es wird kein Volk wider das andere das Schwert erheben.‹ (Jesaja 2,4).« – Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp denkt Zukunftsfragen neu. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»Religion is not just an activity in Egypt. It is an integral part of life. This offers religious organisations fertile ground for supporting people. We are willing to partner with all those who share our vision of peaceful coexistence and justice.« – Reverend Andrea Zaki Stephanous and Sheikh Usama al-Sayyid Al-Azhari from Egypt rethinking the challenges of tomorrow. © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

»In Ägypten ist Religion ein Bestandteil des Alltags. Daher finden religiöse Organisationen gute Bedingungen vor, um Menschen zu helfen. Wir sind bereit, mit allen zu kooperieren, die unsere Vision von Frieden und Gerechtigkeit teilen.« – Reverend Andrea Zaki Stephanous und Scheich Usama al-Sayyid Al-Azhari aus Ägypten denken Zukunftsfragen neu © 2016 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

This report explores ways in which parliaments and especially parliamentarians interact with religion and belief to promote more peaceful, just and inclusive societies. It considers how religious engagement by policymakers can contribute to the upholding of the rule of law, human rights and democracy, in line with the IPU’s policy goals.© 2025 Inter-Parliamentary Union

Over the last twenty years, “religious engagement” has become a key concept for the study and practice of global affairs, creating new opportunities, strategies, and practices for multireligious collaboration with international institutions in the fields of peace, development, and humanitarian aid. It has also raised questions about the effectiveness of this new approach, including its ideals and values, as well as its limits and risks. This editorial presents some of the key efforts by international community organizations to engage religious actors in the field of humanitarian development, with particular attention to the growth of religious engagement efforts within the various offices of the United Nations. It also presents some of the key questions scholars have explored regarding the nature, meaning, and context—both religious and political—of these new practices of religious engagement. In doing so, the editorial introduces the research articles, policy analyses, and practice notes featured in this volume. It highlights the new case studies they chronicle about religious engagement in global politics and reflects on the contributions and themes raised by the scholars and practitioners throughout the volume. ©2025 Fadi Daou and Michael D. Driessen

Religion shapes the values, actions, and resilience of billions of people around the world. It plays a vital role in daily life, especially in times of crisis, and religious actors contribute significantly to education, healthcare, and social support. But how can such a deeply personal and complex topic be captured through photography without reinforcing stereotypes? This catalogue (bilingual in English & German) brings together the perspectives of young photographers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Tanzania, offering artistic insights into how religion and values are lived, perceived, and portrayed across cultures. © 2017 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)