🎧 The Sleeping Giant: The Role of Religion in Climate Advocacy
This episode features a conversation with Yonatan Neril, founder and director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD), exploring the growing role of faith communities in addressing climate change and advancing environmental sustainability.
The discussion examines how religious teachings and spiritual values can help inspire ecological responsibility, encourage sustainable lifestyles, and support collective action on environmental issues. Drawing on his experience working with faith leaders around the world, Neril explains why religious communities represent an influential yet often underutilized force in the global sustainability movement.
Key topics include the relationship between spirituality and environmental stewardship, the integration of ethical values with modern climate solutions, and the potential for faith-based organizations to drive meaningful behaviour change. The conversation also highlights the Faith Pavilion at COP28, a landmark initiative that brought together leaders from diverse religious traditions to promote climate action and environmental cooperation.
Through practical examples and real-world initiatives, the episode explores how faith communities are contributing to sustainability efforts, encouraging responsible consumption, and helping build a more environmentally conscious society.
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