The "Faith for Climate: A Call to Action" of the COP28 Faith Pavilion is an expression of hope rooted in reality. We call attention to the extreme urgency of this moment. The climate science community has pointed out how quickly Earth’s systems have reached tipping points. Therefore, we add our energy, our prayers and our action to the voices of all the different sectors, to call together for ambitious advocacy, action and agreement on climate change at COP28 and beyond.

We, the COP28 Faith Pavilion, invite individuals and organizations to sign onto this Call to Action!

We invite you to read the Statement and add your name using this form. If you have any difficulty, please email FaithPavilionTree@gmail.com.  

This Call to Action is an ongoing endeavor. We will take this Call to Action and build on it in future COPs to work towards implementing the Paris Agreement well in time. We will inform you by email about next steps we plan.

The COP28 Faith Pavilion

The first-ever Faith Pavilion at a UN Climate Change Conference is hosted by the Muslim Council of Elders in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and a diverse coalition of global partners including the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Episcopal Diocese of California, the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD), the Peace Department, and over 50 faith organizations.

The COP28 Faith Pavilion, a global platform for dialogue between faith groups, will convene religious leaders, senior representatives and members of faith and Indigenous communities to further the role of religion, wisdom, and spirituality in the climate movement, with a special focus on elevating the voices of marginalized groups, including women, youth and indigenous communities.

Organizers of the COP28 Faith Pavilion

The Muslim Council of Elders is an independent international organization that aims to promote peace within Muslim communities and between Muslim communities and non-Muslim communities. The Council unites Muslim scholars, experts, and dignitaries internationally recognized for their wisdom, understanding of justice, independence, and moderation. https://www.muslim-elders.com/en 

The Faith for Earth Coalition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) promotes faith leadership, faith-based organizations, and communities as custodians of far-reaching, value-based perspectives on environmental sustainability. https://www.unep.org/about-un-environment/faith-earth-initiative 

The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development connects religion and ecology and galvanizes faith communities’ action and teaching on environmental sustainability. https://interfaithsustain.com/

The Episcopal Diocese of California, also known as the Episcopal Church in the Bay Area, serves a diverse community of faith encompassing the greater San Francisco Bay Area. https://www.diocal.org 

The International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) convenes governments, multilateral entities, academia, religious and other civil society actors to amplify contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://www.partner-religion-development.org

The Peace Department is a non-profit, designed to achieve peace through sustainable development and tackles the greatest threats to peace, including climate change, inadequacy in global coordination, resource scarcity, social and economic inequity. https://www.peacedepartment.global