Can Faith Communities promote a Sustainable Future?

How can faith communities become active drivers of a sustainable future, rather than passive observers of the climate crisis? This piece captures a panel discussion featuring Allen Johnson, Dr. Mark Axelrod, Professor of International Relations, and Fred Krueger, Executive Coordinator for the National Religious Coalition for Creation Care, as they explore this critical question at a Faith and Science Earth Alliance event. Organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and held at Columbia University in New York City, the discussion brings together diverse expertise — spanning grassroots religious activism, international policy analysis, and interfaith environmental coalition-building — to examine practical pathways for faith communities to lead on sustainability. The panelists consider how religious institutions can leverage their moral authority, community networks, and institutional resources to drive meaningful environmental change, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on the intersection of faith, policy, and ecological action. Viewers interested in further exploring this theme can check out a related video on faith communities and sustainability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3rdgpoFUQ&t=49s