Interfaith dialogue has the potential to transform high-level ideas on combating climate change into concrete actions at the local level, according to Atik Ali, President of the National Forum for Cooperation of Religions in Finland.
Speaking at a panel discussion on the second day of the Global Summit of Religious Leaders in Baku, Ali emphasized the crucial role religious communities can play in addressing the climate crisis.
"By pooling resources and expertise, faith groups can spearhead initiatives that directly impact the local environment," Ali stated. "Religious institutions serve as primary centers for education and moral guidance, making them ideal platforms for spreading climate literacy."
Ali underscored that climate change is a global problem that demands cooperation transcending national boundaries.
"Interfaith organizations can collaborate with international environmental communities to create global networks for fighting climate change, enabling the exchange of knowledge and practices," he explained.
Drawing a powerful analogy, Ali declared, "We are at war with climate change. We cannot remain passive. We must unite. If we lose this war, we lose the well-being of planet Earth."