Vatican, Council of Muslim Elders and COP28 Presidency Discuss Climate Initiative

Shafaqna – Pope Francis, Pope of the Catholic Church, Mohammed Abdel Salam, Advisor to the Secretary General of the Council of Muslim Elders and Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General and Special Representative of the Twenty Eighth United Arab Emirates Presidency, welcomed in a special meeting. Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

During Monday’s meeting, the possibility of launching a joint initiative on climate change was discussed in preparation for the twenty-eighth United Nations Climate Change Conference. With a view to engaging religious leaders, religious institutions and civil society organizations in achieving the objectives of the Convention.

Unite efforts to protect the planet

The initiative calls for all religious institutions, religious leaders and civil society organizations around the world to join efforts to achieve the common goal of protecting the planet; A common home for all mankind. It aims to capitalize on the role of religions in building bridges of communication between nations, cultures and peoples and opening new frontiers for climate action. The role of religious leaders and religious institutions in providing practical solutions to address the negative effects of climate change.

Pavilion for Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue

The meeting also discussed setting up a pavilion for interfaith and intercultural dialogue to represent a special platform for enriching enlightened interfaith dialogue and exchanging knowledge and experiences in this field at the twenty-eighth United Nations Climate Change Conference. Being a platform for dialogue between religions and cultures and highlighting the important role of benefiting from visions and religious values ​​in addressing the climate crisis.

From November 30 to December 12, 2023, the United Arab Emirates will host the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, with the aim of seeking effective solutions to address the negative effects of climate change. Change is one of the global challenges that threaten life on this surface.

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