Knowledge Centre

The PaRD Knowledge Centre is a collection of relevant resources on religion and sustainable development. It includes reports, policy papers, booklets, journals, e-books and compendia.

PaRD invites everyone to submit resources by writing an email with the subject “Publication for PaRD Knowledge Centre” to info@pard.international. Please include title, date of publication, teaser, author/editor, and attach the subsequent document.

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People and Planet: Faith in the 2030 Agenda

In 2020, Sida, UNEP, SIWI, and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency convened actors from around the world in a digital, flight-free conference entitled People and Planet: Faith in the 2030 Agenda. As a result this policy brief discusses the role of faith communities in environmental action and highlights the way forward. © 2020 SIWI

Religion Matters!

This publication collects contributions from religious actors for development cooperation. © 2023 GIZ

Young People Building Peace | iDove

In this brochure, seven iDovers tell their personal stories and how they contribute to understanding and cohesion with their religiously motivated commitment. © 2023 iDove

Junge Menschen Schaffen Frieden | iDove

German version: In this brochure, seven iDovers tell their personal stories and how they contribute to understanding and cohesion with their religiously motivated commitment. © 2022 iDove

The State of the Evidence in Religions and Development

An overview of the evidence base for religions and sustainable development, this flagship report from the JLI summarises the evidence on religious activities in development in relation to health, the environment, gender, migration, peace and conflict, and violence against children. © 2022 JLI

Climate-Responsible Finance – a Moral Imperative towards Children

The World Council of Churches (WCC), United Nations Environment Programme, Muslim Council of Elders, and NY Board of Rabbis have signed a landmark joint appeal, “Climate-Responsible Finance – A moral imperative and responsibility to all children and the living world“. 2022

Freedom of Religion or Belief for Everyone: Women in Focus (Arabic Version)

Arabic version of the publication ‘Freedom of Religion or Belief for Everyone: Women in Focus’. This booklet discusses why women are targeted differently than men and how women’s rights and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) go hand in hand. © 2021 Stefanus Alliance International

Liberté de religion ou de conviction pour tous et toutes: Focus sur les femmes

French version of the publication ‘Freedom of Religion or Belief for Everyone: Women in Focus’. This booklet discusses why women are targeted differently than men and how women’s rights and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) go hand in hand. © 2021 Stefanus Alliance International

Faith Actor Partnerships in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health 

This study aims to explore the role of faith actors in advancing adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) and to examine partnerships between faith-based, governmental, and intergovernmental organisations that work to improve access to ASRH services and information. It will also analyse the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned that can strengthen the effectiveness of these partnerships. © 2019 JLI & PaRD

iDove: 2nd Intercontinental Youth Forum 2018 Report

Second iDove Intercontinental Youth Forum Report taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in October 2018 © 2018 AUC CIDO & BMZ

iDove Pilot Project

This document provides a brief overview of the ‘Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism (iDove)’ pilot project, which was launched in 2016 in cooperation with BMZ and the African Union Commission’s CIDO. © 2018 GIZ

Development and Faith: Where Mind, Heart, and Soul Work Together

The publication edited by Katherine Marshall and Marisa Van Saanen, examines the intersection of secular development and faith-based initiatives, highlighting the unique insights and roles of faith leaders in fostering social change and exploring partnerships aimed at achieving the Millennium Development Goals. © 2007 The World Bank