Transforming Climate Action
through a New Cultural Paradigm
Overview:
On the sidelines of the UN Summit of the Future, Faith For Our Planet, in collaboration with the Governments of Antigua & Barbuda and the Republic of Panama, the African Union Citizens and Diaspora Directorate, and the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives, hosted a high-level policy dialogue. This event examined how religious cooperation and interfaith collaboration could catalyze the cultural shifts urgently needed to address the global climate crisis.
Date: Saturday, 21st September 2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Delegates Dining Hall, UN Conference Building, New York
Event Focus:
The dialogue explored the intersection of faith, culture, and climate action, with a special emphasis on how intergenerational and interfaith partnerships could lead to a profound transformation in societal values. As climate challenges continue to grow, religious institutions were recognized as having a unique role in fostering sustainable practices and reshaping mindsets towards environmental stewardship.
Key Themes:
- The role of religious cooperation in advancing climate justice
- How cultural transformation bridged the gap between climate action and outcomes
- Strategies for interfaith collaboration in promoting sustainable values
Speakers and Panelists
H.E. Molwyn Joseph
Minister of Health and the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda
H.E. Rohey Menjang
Minister of Climate Change and Natural Resources of the Republic of Gambia
Juan Carlos Monterrey
National Climate Change Director, Panama
Hazel Dixon
Regional Desk Officer of CIDO’s Civil Division
H.E. Juan Carlos Navarra
Minister of Environment, Panama
Jessica Roland
Senior Specialist on Inclusive Peace at Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers (NRTP)
Dr. Nafeez Ahmed
Moderator
Systems Theorist, Investigative Journalist, Director of the Systems Shift Lab
