Faith Pavilion at COP29 hosts 40 sessions on climate action

emirates7 - The Faith Pavilion at COP29 has officially opened in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring over 97 organizations from 11 different faiths and sects. This initiative includes more than 40 sessions offering religious and ethical insights on advancing climate action efforts.

Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, emphasized that the Faith Pavilion represents a significant step forward in supporting global climate initiatives. He highlighted that this pavilion builds upon the momentum from COP28, where it was first introduced, describing it as COP28's gift to the world. Its goal is to unite religious voices and harness moral and spiritual energy to address the urgent climate challenges facing humanity and the planet.

Judge Abdelsalam stressed the need for global unity, multilateral collaboration, and the integration of various approaches to combat the environmental crisis. He explained that the Faith Pavilion seeks to present innovative solutions and visions to improve climate responses, combining scientific insights with spiritual and ethical values to inspire collective action.

The second edition of the Faith Pavilion at COP29, running from November 12 to 22, focuses on interfaith cooperation for Earth stewardship. It aims to explore effective climate adaptation practices from faith communities, promote sustainable lifestyles through religious teachings, examine the non-economic impacts of climate change from a faith-based viewpoint, address loss and damage funding, and advocate for local accountability and inclusive climate justice.

The first Faith Pavilion was held at COP28, hosted by the UAE, marking the first-ever such initiative at a COP event. It was organized by the Muslim Council of Elders in partnership with the COP28 Presidency, the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, and UNEP, offering a global platform for exchanging ideas and solutions to the climate crisis.