PaRD General Assembly of Members and Annual Forum 2026
Theme: Beyond Partnership: Faith in Development for the Next Decade
General Assembly of Members: 10–11 October 2026
Annual Forum: 12 October 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
The 2026 PaRD General Assembly of Members (GAM) and Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development takes place at an important point in the development of the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD). Ten years after its establishment, PaRD has become a unique platform that brings together governmental entities, faith-based organisations, multilateral entities, academia and civil society to strengthen the visibility of contributions by faith actors to sustainable development. As PaRD prepares for its future, this year’s Assembly and Forum will focus on how the partnership can build on the experience of the past decade and prepare for the years ahead.
In cooperation with longstanding PaRD member Institute of Buddhist Management for Happiness and Peace Foundation (IBHAP), the #AF26 is hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, a city renowned for its religious diversity, vibrant civil society, and longstanding engagement in regional and global development cooperation. Situated at the crossroads of Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Sikh and other faith traditions, Bangkok reflects the diversity and inclusiveness that has always been at the heart of PaRD’s mission and provides an inspiring setting to shape PaRD’s future.
Please find below the latest version of the programme (updated on 7 October) and further information regarding the events in Bangkok.
Highlights from past Annual Fora
Archive News & Press
G20 Interfaith and PaRD Forum in Brasilia: A Collective Push for Sustainable Development, Global Equity, and Well-being
The 2024 G20 Interfaith and PaRD Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development in Brasilia, Brazil, brought together a distinguished group of leaders, policymakers, academics, religious and other civil society representatives to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Press releases related to the Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2024:
- G20 Interfaith Forum Concludes in Brasilia with Strong Commitment to Inclusive Global Solutions | published on einpresswire.com on August 23, 2024
- G20 Interfaith Forum Continues in Brasilia with Powerful Calls for Action on Global Issues | published on einpresswire.com on August 22, 2024
- G20 Interfaith Forum Launches in Brasilia with Urgent Call for Environmental Action and Global Cooperation | published on einpresswire.com on August 21, 2024
- The Well-Being of the Planet and Its People: Global Leaders to Converge in Brasilia for G20 Interfaith and PaRD Forums | published on einpresswire.com on August 14, 2024
Articles and blog posts written about the Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2024:
- G20 Interfaith and PaRD Forum in Brasilia: A Collective Push for Sustainable Development, Global Equity, and Well-being | published by PaRD on September 11, 2024
- After the G20 Interfaith Forum: looking ahead at pathways toward hope | published by World Council of Churches on September 4, 2024
- Kemenag Ajukan Pembentukan PaRD Asia untuk Promosikan Moderasi Beragama | published by Bimas Islam (Direktorat Jenderal Bimbingan Masyarakat Islam Kementerian Agama) on September 4, 2024
- G20 Interfaith Forum – Brasilia | published by International Environment Forum on August 31, 2024
- Inter-Faith & PaRD Forum 2024 | published by KENYA TELEVISION MEDIA NEWS on August 30, 2024
- G20 Interfaith Forum di Brazil, Kemenag Ungkap Peran Pemerintah dan Agama untuk Capai SDGs | published by Kementerian Agama RI (in Bahasa Indonesia) on August 28, 2024
- Leave No One Behind: G20 Interfaith Forum and PaRD Annual Forum | published by Globethics on August 27, 2024
- Building Religious Harmony and Social Inclusion through Religious Education: Muhammadiyah Experience | published by Muhammadiyah on August 23, 2024
- Peace Council member attends G20 interfaith forum in Brazil | published by Ghanaian Times on August 22, 2024
- Brazil G20 Interfaith Forum: Muhammadiyah Presents Approach to Building Disaster Resilience | published by Muhammadiyah on August 22, 2024
- Secretary General of Muhammadiyah Attends G20 Interfaith Forum in Brazil | published by Muhammadiyah on August 22, 2024
- Hope and Resilience: The Critical Role of Faith Communities in Reigniting the Momentum to End Hunger | published by JLI on August 20, 2024
- KAICIID’s Strategic Engagement at the 2024 G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) and PaRD Annual Forum to Promote Global Peace and Sustainable Development in Brasília | published by KAICIID on August 20, 2024
Speeches and remarks given at the Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2024:
- Sword or Shield? The Role of Inclusive Secularism as a Means of Building Peace | Remarks by Professor Ivo Pereira da Silva (Federal University of Pará, UFPA) given on August 22, 2024
- “The challenge of sustainability and peace begins with us.” | Remarks by Esben Larsen (The World Bank) given on August 21, 2024
- However devastating the climate and nature crisis is, we are not helpless against it | Keynote speech by Mary Robinson (Chair of the Elders and former President of Ireland) given on August 20, 2024
- Global Cooperation, Ethical Values, and Transformational Shift in Attitudes Key to Tackling Global Challenges | Remarks by Khushwant Singh (Head of PaRD Secretariat) on August 20, 2024
*a preliminary selection that is currently under development and will be further expansed
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Learn more about PaRD's previous Annual Forums
Religious Actors are Key to Achieving a Sustainable Future in a Multipolar World
Around 100 global participants gathered at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2023 in Berlin from 17 to 19 October, echoing a message of hope, dignity, peace, and cooperation.
PaRD’s Annual Forum 2022: More Diverse, Bigger than Ever
With over 160 participants from around 35 countries and seven religions as well as Indigenous Peoples, PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development brought together a diversity of people, organisations, and perspectives to address the climate crisis.
PaRD Members Approve Five-Year Strategy and Elect New Leadership in South Africa
PaRD’s 2021 Annual Forum and General Assembly of Members provided first-hand accounts of issues affecting the Global South and explored how to “become more together” through dialogue, learning, and collaboration.