What are the aims of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Faith for Earth initiative? What can faith organizations do that others can’t? Why does Faith for Earth favour moves towards “business unusual”? Can institutions of the world’s religions make a difference? What were Faith for Earth’s major achievements in the past couple of years? Faith for Earth has three main objectives. Firstly, we aim to strengthen partnerships with faith-based organization leaders to boost environmentally friendly policies. Secondly, we aim to promote green faith-based organizations’ investments, operations and assets. And thirdly, we aim to establish an accessible knowledge-based support system for faith-based organizations. These objectives support, and seek to catalyse, the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. We work with faith-based organizations at all levels to strengthen interfaith partnerships in implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals) is particularly relevant for Faith for Earth. Faith leaders are particularly well placed to communicate meaningful, pro-environment messages. The principle of environmental stewardship is a common thread among almost all religions, and we need to better exploit that fact. To view the full article visit the UN Environment Program..
