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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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  • Published in 2021

The Role of Religious Actors in Gender Equality since the Beijing Declaration

The report, authored by Dr. Nora Khalaf-Elledge, reveals how religious actors have advanced and hindered gender…
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  • Published in 2021

SIDA Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Programme Case Study

In insecure places, people need reliable information from trusted sources about security issues, disaster risks,…
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  • Published in 2020

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…
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  • Published in 2020

African Initiated Christianity and the Decolonisation of Development

E-book of the Research Programme on Religious Communities and Sustainable Development of the Humboldt University…
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  • Published in 2020

History Matters: Churches in sub-Saharan Africa

Policy Brief by the Research Programme on Religious Communities and Sustainable Development of the Humboldt University…
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  • Published in 2020

Towards Muslim-Christian Understanding and Cooperation

This training manual aims to prepare community leaders for successful interreligious collaboration on practical…
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  • Published in 2020

Freedom of Religion or Belief for Everyone

A booklet introducing freedom of religion or belief as a human right. © 2020 Stefanus Alliance International
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  • Published in 2020

Promoting Freedom Of Religion Or Belief And Gender Equality

In 2019, the Foreign Ministries of Denmark and Norway launched the Expert Consultation Process on Freedom of Religion…
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  • Published in 2020

The Common Ground Approach to Religion Engagement

This overview provides a deeper understanding of why Search for Common Ground, a non-faith based international…
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  • Published in 2020

Inclusive Development: Beyond Need, Not Creed

This paper explores the extent to which development, in its frames of reference, policy and practice, is sensitive and…
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  • Published in 2020

The impact of Ethnic and Religious Diversity on Nigeria’s Development Priorities

Policy Brief on the impact that ethic and religious diversity has on Nigeria’s Development Priorities. © 2020 Berkley…
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  • Published in 2020

Religious Leaders’ Perspectives on Corona

Policy Brief of the Research Programme on Religious Communities and Sustainable Development of the Humboldt University…
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  • Published in 2020

Faith Action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Progress and Outlook

This report focuses on the progress Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) have made toward the six environmental SDGs 6, 7,…
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  • Published in 2020

The role of Environmental and Spiritual Ethics in Galvanizing Nature Based Solutions

This paper will outline what Nature- Based Solutions (NBS) are, how the UN is supporting these practices, how FBOs are…
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  • Published in 2020

Bridge Builders report

Strengthening the role of local faith actors in humanitarian response in South Sudan. With Islamic Relief, Joint…
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  • Published in 2020

Faith for Earth: A call for action

This book is a collection of essential, unshakeable reverence that all religions have for creation and nature. Be…