Faith for Earth Initiative

Spiritual values for more than 80% of the people living on earth have been driving individual behaviors. In many countries, spiritual beliefs and religions are main drivers for cultural values, social inclusion, political engagement, and economic prosperity.

Since its resolution in 2008 on the “promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace” the UN General Assembly encouraged the promotion of dialogue among all cultures for promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance and understanding.

Mission

“To encourage, empower and engage with faith-based organizations as partners, at all levels, toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and fulfilling the 2030 Agenda.”

Vision

A world where everything is in balance.

UNEP and the Parliament of the World’s Religions launch new book to catalyze climate action

Nairobi/Chicago, 8 October, 2020 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Parliament of the World’s Religions today released a new book, "Faith for Earth — A Call for Action", which gives readers a wide-ranging look at the history and diversity of faith teachings and their advocacy for the protection of the environment.

The online book and its print edition were launched today during the Faith…

In Focus

National Coordination Hub India, Lebanon, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Faith for Earth is nationalizing efforts to engage with faith actors in different countries with the purpose to map religious institutions, conduct capacity building training of faith leaders and launch advocacy campaigns on the role of religion and the environment. The overall objectives are to identify local priorities, establish national networks, increase awareness, and encourage visible actions.

Faith in the Frontline with COVID19

Faith-based organizations and religious institutions have been in the frontline mitigating the impacts of COVID19 and providing communities with much needed guidance and support.

Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology

Uniting our efforts on faith-environmental advocacy building on the Forum’s extensive work over the past two decades. Faith for Earth joined forces with Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology to help transition to a more sustainable post-COVID-19 world.