Faith-Based Engagement at COP 27
This excerpt teprinted from UN Environment Programme Faith-based engagement site.
Faith Advocacy at the UNFCCC COP: From Glasgow to Sharm el-Sheikh
Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland Faiths demonstrated the potential to engage in robust climate-related dialogue, opening world’s eyes to the potential of faith leaders and their institutions to bridge the gap between faith and science resulting in The Appeal.
This year, ahead of COP27 the UN called for inclusive spaces for civil society:
“They underscored the essential role civil society plays in advancing climate action and urged Egypt to ensure safe and meaningful participation at the conference, including for independent groups”.
– UN News, Egypt urged to ensure civil society’s full participation in COP27 climate summit
In spite of the presented challenges, faiths have ensured that their voices are heard by organising 40+ side events, meditations, interventions, and actions to raise ambition and raise awareness for our common home.
Have a look at the faith-related events listed here. To add an event or update its details, please email azmaira.alibhai@un.org. Have you seen the latest Faith for Earth Newsletter?
COP 27, Laudato Si and Advent
A delegation of the Laudato Si’ Movement will be present in Sharm el Sheikh and supported by the efforts of its members and partners, will focus on NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) and mitigation. They will also present the film The Letter.
Advent begins on November 27 and this year we will celebrate it with the theme “Preparing for the Good News”, with a weekly reflection that will be published on the Hozana platform, a community to unite in prayer as a Church. Join Hozana to pray together this Advent.