The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative 2.0: How Working with Religions Is Helping to Overcome Polarization, Counter Misinformation, Strengthen Democracy, and Mobilize New Commitment to Halt and Reverse Tropical Deforestation

This 1-hour event will discuss how engaging religious leaders and networks matters for shaping public opinion, combatting misinformation, impacting elections, and strengthening policies and legislation for the protection of the rainforest in Brazil and Colombia. It will also showcase how mobilization looks like on the ground in the areas of education, training, campaigns and advocacy.

At a time when rainforests and their defenders are seriously threatened, the session offers a space to consider how interfaith cooperation, guided by respect for creation and values of justice and stewardship, can contribute to a united, ethically anchored response to the climate and biodiversity crises.