Global Youth Environment Assembly | Thematic Consultation: Youth and Faith-Based Engagement

Speakers

• Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Director, Faith For Earth Initiative UNEP

• Shantanu Mandal, Brahma Kumaris, Steering Committee UNEP MGCY

• Alphonce Munyao Muia, Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability Africa (CYNESA), Steering Committee UNEP MGCY

• Neeshad Shafi, Arab Youth Climate Movement 

Purpose & Objective

• The session aims to delve into faith dialogue and how it resonates with environmental governance within the intergovernmental processes.

• It will be dominated by active dialogue between youth representatives, faith leaders from some religions and the Faith For Earth initiative of the UNEP with a goal of harnessing the rich faith traditions and wisdom in environmental governance.

•  It also Aims to engage youth from various faith traditions to come together and set an example of united intentions for Climate Action.

Meeting Details

Date: 12 February, 2021

Time: 5:30 PM UTC/ 8:30 PM Nairobi Time

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