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.
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