AACC Delegation Attends Interfaith Collaboration on Stewardship of the Earth.

A delegation from the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) joined faith leaders worldwide at an interfaith side event focused on "Action and Stewardship of the Earth to Improve the Human Condition."

Held with the mission of uniting religious voices in addressing the planet's growing environmental challenges at the Faith Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan, the event emphasized a shared commitment to protecting creation and preserving our shared home.

The gathering highlighted the belief across faiths that caring for the Earth is a responsibility and a spiritual obligation.

Faith leaders called upon their communities to reject practices that harm the environment and instead prioritize actions that protect and restore natural resources.

The event took a unique approach by discussing how youth play a crucial role in the fight for environmental preservation. It was noted that the younger generation, being more informed and technologically skilled than before, holds significant potential to drive solutions through innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technology.

Discussions emphasized blending indigenous knowledge with modern innovation, a powerful approach already practiced in various regions. For instance, Morocco's green mosques, which incorporate sustainable practices, model how faith-based spaces can lead to adopting eco-friendly technology.

Through this collaborative effort, faith leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a vision of the world as a common home that requires protection, respect, and care.

In Photo - [ AACC President Rt Rev Lydia Neshangwe, Director of Programs Rev. Dr. Lesmore, and AFAN-CJ Delegates during the interfaith side event focused on "Action and Stewardship of the Earth to Improve the Human Condition]