Faiths for a just transition: bottom up and systemic approaches from affected communities

Hosts: SAFCEI, WCC, ACC, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA: Faiths for a just transition: bottom up and systemic approaches from affected communities

Date: 06 December 2023
Time: 12:30 – 13:30pm UAE Time

Faiths for a just transition: bottom up and systemic approaches from affected communities
Campaigns and actions by faith, indigenous, youth, women and affected communities to promote just transitions, nature based solutions, investment in emerging markets, and treaties.

Ambitious action on climate that keeps the warming of the planet as far below 2 degrees as possible is an imperative if we are to ensure a future for humanity. There can be no doubt that a zero-carbon world is possible, but we have choices about how we manage the transition. A just transition ensures environmental sustainability as well as decent work, social inclusion and poverty eradication.

Indeed, this is what the Paris Agreement requires: National plans on climate change that include just transition measures with a centrality of decent work and quality jobs.

The sectoral and economic transformation we face is on a scale and within a time frame faster than any in human history. There is a real potential for stranded workers and stranded communities. Transparent planning that includes just transition measures will prevent fear, opposition and inter-community and generational conflict.

People need to see a future that allows them to understand that, notwithstanding the threats, there is both security and opportunity.

• Climate change cannot be addressed in isolation. The nexus between food, sustainable agriculture, water and climate change is vital.
• This session will provide a space for practitioners, heads of faith communities for deeper and concrete climate action.
• This session will explore nexus between water, food and climate change and highlight good practices of the faith communities.
• This session aims to highlight good practices on climate justice by faith community.
• This session will introduce increased collaborations between faith communities, multi-actors and governments to address climate change, especially highlighting the nexus.

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