By Abdullahi Lukman
The need for faith-based approach to combating climate change in Nigeria has begun to emerge, with clerics calling for the integration of faith, science, and government efforts to develop sustainable climate solutions.
They made the call
at the Interfaith Climate Change Summit, hosted by Connected Development (CODE), to address the urgent need for faith-driven environmental sustainability, in Abuja recently.
The summit brought religious leaders, climate experts, and policymakers together to brainstorm on broadening the offensive against climate change.
Participants at the summit emphasized the critical role of faith communities in combating climate change, which continues to threaten livelihoods and exacerbate vulnerabilities.
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Keynote speakers, including Sheikh Muhammad Nurudeen Lemu and Reverend Father George Omaku Ehusani, highlighted the moral and ethical imperative for faith leaders to advocate for environmental stewardship.
A panel discussion, featuring representatives from various faith-based and environmental organizations, focused on the need for localized climate education, increased collaboration, and the use of culturally relevant narratives to mobilize communities.
The summit also saw the launch of the Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change Report, which calls for greater integration of faith-based leadership in climate policy discussions and increased governmental support for faith-led initiatives.
Recommendations from the summit included integrating climate education into religious teachings and school curricula, establishing an interfaith climate action coalition, and promoting sustainable practices within faith communities.
The summit underscored the potential of Nigeria’s faith communities to drive climate justice and sustainable development through collaborative action.
