emirates7 - At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Faith Pavilion hosted the launch of the Global Alliance of Religious Women Leaders to Combat Climate Change, organized by the Muslim Council of Elders. The event gathered 50 religious women leaders from eight major faiths across 15 countries, including Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and a founding member of The Elders, as well as Ridhima Pandey, a young climate activist.
In her address, Robinson emphasized the significant influence of religious leaders, who have the ability to mobilize over 5.8 billion people—around 80% of the global population—to take moral and religious action against climate change.
The newly formed alliance, called "Women, Faith, and Climate," aims to unite women-led climate action groups from various religions and regions, harnessing the power of religious women leaders to accelerate progress toward global climate goals. It seeks to highlight the role of women in combating the climate crisis on national and international stages, promote environmental sustainability practices, and foster collaboration among different faith-based women’s alliances. The initiative also strives to encourage more women to engage in global climate efforts.
The alliance reaches over 73 million people through major organizations, including the "Mothers' Union," the Buddhist "Tzu Chi Foundation," the "Brahma Kumaris" movement, and the "International Union of Superiors General."
Its goals include raising global awareness of women-led climate initiatives through media campaigns and success stories, as well as expanding projects like greening places of worship, tree planting, and advocating for renewable energy. The alliance also plans to advocate for stronger climate policies at upcoming global events such as COP30 and establish mechanisms for better communication and knowledge sharing among its members to address climate challenges.
In her address, Robinson emphasized the significant influence of religious leaders, who have the ability to mobilize over 5.8 billion people—around 80% of the global population—to take moral and religious action against climate change.
The newly formed alliance, called "Women, Faith, and Climate," aims to unite women-led climate action groups from various religions and regions, harnessing the power of religious women leaders to accelerate progress toward global climate goals. It seeks to highlight the role of women in combating the climate crisis on national and international stages, promote environmental sustainability practices, and foster collaboration among different faith-based women’s alliances. The initiative also strives to encourage more women to engage in global climate efforts.
The alliance reaches over 73 million people through major organizations, including the "Mothers' Union," the Buddhist "Tzu Chi Foundation," the "Brahma Kumaris" movement, and the "International Union of Superiors General."
Its goals include raising global awareness of women-led climate initiatives through media campaigns and success stories, as well as expanding projects like greening places of worship, tree planting, and advocating for renewable energy. The alliance also plans to advocate for stronger climate policies at upcoming global events such as COP30 and establish mechanisms for better communication and knowledge sharing among its members to address climate challenges.