Second Interfaith Conference on Climate and Environment

“Creation and Peace: A Sacred Call to Heal Our Common Home” “Peace, justice and the preservation of creation are three absolutely interconnected themes.” — Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, 92

Theme: Aligning Creation with Peace: Faiths United for Climate Justice

Overview: This call to peace is especially urgent today, as the world grapples not only with ecological crises but also with devastating conflicts in the Middle East, Libya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These wars leave behind shattered communities, displaced families, and ecological devastation—revealing the inseparable link between peace, justice, and the environment. In the face of such suffering, people of faith must rise to the prophetic task of healing both people and planet.

In a year marked by record-breaking global heat and escalating ecological breakdown, people of faith are called more urgently than ever to respond with compassion, courage, and unity. The 2025 Interfaith Conference on Climate and Environment seeks to deepen the spiritual and moral response to the climate crisis by aligning the care for creation with the work of peace building.

This year’s conference takes on special significance as we commemorate:

– The 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’, a ground breaking call for ecological conversion and climate justice.

– The 800th Anniversary of The Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi, a poetic celebration of creation as our common brotherhood. Together, let us honour these milestones by renewing our shared mission to protect the earth and promote peace among peoples and ecosystems. 

Objectives:

 To explore the deep connections between creation care and peacemaking in the sacred texts and traditions of various faiths.

 To reflect on the spiritual and ethical implications of record-breaking global heat and worsening ecological injustice.

 To honour Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi by drawing inspiration from Laudato Si’ and The Canticle of Creatures.

 To develop actionable commitments for interfaith collaboration in promoting environmental sustainability and peaceful coexistence.

Format:

The conference will feature a combination of keynote addresses, panel discussions and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts, community leaders, and fellow practitioners from different faith backgrounds.

Target Audience:

The conference is open to representatives from all religious communities, including clergy, scholars, activists, youth leaders, peacemakers, educators, environmental practitioners and all concerned citizens. Registration: Attendance at the conference is free of charge, but registration is required due to limited space. Interested participants can register or confirm participation with the organizing committee.

Conclusion:

This Interfaith Conference is more than a gathering—it is a movement of hope and action. As we face the climate emergency and the fragility of peace in our world, let us unite across our differences to sow seeds of peace, harmony, care, and resilience.

Our Response to Laudato Si is in sink with educating ourselves about “My” Faith and its response to peace and climate justice inspired by Laudato Si and our our holy father call to unite in dilaigue and prayer for world peace. How then do we learn from each other whether through Inter faith eco theology; educations and cooperation which are key to building the spirituality of interfaith collaboration seen as tools to open our hearts to reflect on cultural religious practices that promote peace and  intergal ecology in view of the communitarian spirit that leads us to a dialogue for action, that can transend into conversion.

Program 

MORNING SESSION (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM): 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Keynote Address “Integral Ecology and Global Peace” 10:00 am – 11:20 am

Panel Discussion: “Faith Voices on Conflict, War and the Climate Crisis” 11:20 am – 11:40 am

Break 11:40 am – 12:35pm

Presentation: “The Laudato si Letter’s reflection on Peace and environmental issues” 12:35 am – 01:00pm

Review: Q & A 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm

Lunch Break AFTERNOON SESSION (02:00 PM – 3:00 PM): 2:00 pm – 2:20 pm

Presentation: Youth, Hope, and the Future: “Empowering the next generation of climate and peace building leaders” 2:20 pm – 3:00pm

Interactive Session: Interfaith Collaboration for Climate Action

• Break into smaller groups to brainstorm and discuss joint initiatives.
• Share ideas for advocacy, community projects, and collaborative efforts.
• Presentation of Commitments by Faith Communities o Closing Ritual and Sending Forth

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