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.
Inter-religious Engagement for Zero Hunger (Summary Report June 12-13 2016)
The inter-religious convening on Zero Hunger Summary Report 2016 offers a range of perspectives from the world’s major religions and faith-inspired organizations on action against hunger. © 2016 WFP
Partner für den Wandel – Religionen und nachhaltige Entwicklung (German Version)
This book is a summary of the wisdom of many religions about how we can live in harmony with each other on this planet. © 2016 BMZ
Environment, religion and culture in the context of the 2030 agenda
This report underscores the pivotal role that religious and cultural communities play in advancing the environmental objectives of the 2030 Agenda. © 2016 UNEP
BMZ: Religionen als Partner in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
This publication presents the religion strategy of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. © 2016 BMZ
Djihad – Der gewaltlose Heilige Krieg der Sikh-Religion – Dharam Juddh yud
This paper published in the book ‘Spektrum Iran – Zeitschrift für islamisch-iranische Kultur’ explores the theme ‘The non-violent holy war of the Sikh religion’. © 2016 Spektrum Iran
Politische Ökologie Spirituelle Weisheit und Umweltschutz
This paper published in the book ‘Religion & Spiritualität – Ressourcen für die Große Transformation?’ explores the theme ‘Spiritual wisdom as inspiration for behavioural change’. © 2016 Oekom Verlag
Religion, Women’s Health and Rights: Points of Contention and Paths of Opportunities
This report examines the religious arguments around some of the most sensitive and contentious SRH issues from the perspective of the world’s major faith traditions. © 2015 UNFPA & NORAD
Religious communities as partners for development cooperation
This publication presents the religion strategy of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. © 2016 BMZ
Religious Engagement in Humanitarian Crises – Good Practice Collection
This publication by the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) collects good practices of religious engagement in humanitarian crises. © 2016 PaRD
Realizing the Faith Dividend: Religion, Gender, Peace and Security in Agenda 2030
This report focuses on the role of religious actors, and religious considerations in the SDG agenda, particularly as they pertain to gender equality, peaceful coexistence and security considerations. © 2015 UNFPA & Digni
Partners for Change – Religions and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
This report summarises the international conference ‘Partners for Change – Religions and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ held in Berlin, Germany, in February 2016. © 2016 BMZ
Summary of the Special Session ‘Religious Engagement’ at the WHS
This summary contains the commitments from religious leaders and other humanitarian actors to increase the impact of faith-based actors in reducing humanitarian need and suffering, and their inclusion within policy- and decisionmaking at all levels of humanitarian response. © 2016 World Humanitarian Summit
The Devil is in the Details
The paper presents a global picture of rising religious fundamentalisms. It details the grave human rights violations, and violations of women’s rights in particular, caused by state-sponsored fundamentalism, as well as by fundamentalist non-state actors such as militias, religious community organizations, and individuals. © 2016 AWID
For Better for Worse – The Role of Religion in Development Cooperation
This book explores the question of whether development co-operation can be effective without a real understanding of religion and religious actors. © 2016 Swedish Mission Council
Voices of Faith – Statements from Religious Leaders and Actors
This publication collects the voices of religious leaders from different faiths and geographical regions who share their thoughts in support of the World Food Programme’s ongoing efforts to mobilise for Zero Hunger. © 2016 WFP
Inter-religious Engagement for Zero Hunger
This World Food Programme publication explores interfaith engagement for zero hunger. © 2016 WFP
