Day 1 of PaRD's Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2023 is just 15 minutes away. Today, we kick off with the General Assembly of Members. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts with us using #PaRD23. 🌍

[Thread] On the ground, things are different. Ahead of #3BasinsSummit champions from Congo and Indonesia told us stories of their successes in protecting forests, which relies heavily on the community's perception of the forests around them.

Today, World Resources Institute' Stientje v Veldhoven joined the Pre-COP28 #FaithSummit, emphasizing faith actors' pivotal role in achieving a greener future. 🙌 👉Learn more via UN Environment Programme: bit.ly/49o0WWQ 👉Read about our partnership w/ St. Peter’s Basilica: bit.ly/3MxeYf7

On Nov 8 B. Arakwiye & Ruzigamanzi Eric will discuss the shared interests of research institutions & faith actors in #foodystems, #restoration, #climateaction & #sustainablecities African Union Interfaith Dialogue Forum rb.gy/1ueiwo | @WRIAfrica WRI Equity

Follow World Resources Institute w/KAICIID & @WRIAfrica as they explore the added value of religious actors in the prevention of #foodloss in their communities African Union Interfaith Dialogue Forum | #IATF2023 kaiciid.org/stories/news/h…

The African Union Interfaith Dialogue Forum starts today in #Kigali. @Worldresources & KAICIID lead the discussion on how faith-based organizations & religious leaders can play a key role in promoting nutrition and tackling food loss & waste in Africa ➡️ bit.ly/3FPnG4x

WRI Africa African Union World Resources Institute KAICIID WRI Equity Faith based organizations and inter-religious bodies are already active agents in the fight against climate change. However their action remains fragmented. Better organization, augmented capacity and financial resources can improve the impact of FBO in the climate space

What is needed to transform our food systems to meet the goals of #ZeroHunger and #OneHealth? Join the conversation and register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The 2023 #StateofClimateAction report is out. As was the case in 2022, we are still NOT on track. We need to track action, not ambition. Out of 42 indicators, only the number of people buying electric vehicles is heading in the right direction. We need progress in all 42 to

WRI Equity's Carrick Reddin joined Faiths for Biodiversity and URI Global to discuss the latest on faith and sustainability at #COP28UAE WATCH HERE: youtu.be/3KfA0dpmtLw

Join WRI Equity’s Carrick Reddin United Nations Environment Assembly to discuss how faith-based groups can advocate for urgent environmental action by addressing ecological degradation & social justice | #UNEA6 🗓️27 February ⏰12:00 pm EAT 📍#Nairobi unep.org/environmentass…

🌎NEW global initiative w/ support from Department of State will offer training, funding & collaborative partnerships to protect and advance the work of #EnvironmentalDefenders in #Brazil, #DRC #Guatemala, #Kenya, #Liberia & #Mexico🌍| #Standup4HumanRights rb.gy/mjw0lr

🗓️On June 26 World Resources Institute and the Laudato Si' Research Institute will share insights on how religious actors can shape peaceful strategies to socio-environmental disputes in #Brazil, #Colombia and #Mexico. REGISTER 👉rb.gy/74566f

📢NEW REPORT from World Resources Institute & Laudato Si' Research Institute shows that faith communities are key actors in socio-environmental disputes, shaping conflict resolution strategies in #Brazil, #Colombia and #Mexico | #EnvironmentalDefenders rb.gy/m5ckeg

🟢How can #faithorganizations help #ClimateFinance reach vulnerable communities? 🗓️On Aug 20, 2024 3:30PM ET WRI Equity @CarrikReddin will discuss the role of #genderequality, local empowerment & accountability at #G20Interfaith | #FaithCommunities ➡️rb.gy/xo19aa

📢Getting ready for #G20Interfaith: faith and #environmentaldefenders will discuss the role of #women in #faithcommunities to protect life & territory in #Brazil, #Colombia, & #Mexico on Aug 22, 2024 10:30 AM ET REGISTER👇: rb.gy/2ijghr | #WomenLeaders #FaithInAction

📢Only 2.4% of climate-related #ODA targets gender equality as a main objective! ⏰Its time to close the gender gap in #ClimateFinance for women-led solutions. #GenderEquality #FaithInAction 🗓️JOIN #G20Interfaith tomorrow 08/20 3:30PM ET: rb.gy/xo19aa

World Resources Institute, WWF & UN Environment Programme advocate for robust partnerships between faith & secular communities to restore ecosystems. Faith actors: ✅Plant millions of trees annually ✅Manage 8% of the planet's habitable land ✅Follow best practices in agroecology 🌿tinyurl.com/44pjc4mk

Join us on 20 May 2025 at 2:30 PM CAT for the launch of the Faith-led Food Systems in Rwanda summit proceedings! Explore how faith actors are driving food systems transformation. 🔗 Register now: wri.org/events/2025/5/… #FaithLedFoodSystems