Dialogue Voices
The Dialogue Voices are personal accounts of interreligious commitment and experience. They show approaches to, and forms of, interreligious dialogue, and its impact and context on a local, national, or global level. They represent a cross-section of dialogue experiences and its impact worldwide.Bringing people together on the cause of the environment in South Africa
Kate Davis explains how nature is a great starting point for bringing people together. She also speaks about South Africa’s tradition of interfaith work as well as the challenges of introducing eco-justice to religious leaders.
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) has been working to raise faith leaders awareness about the environment and to stress that the link between social wellbeing depends on planetary wellbeing. SAFCEI also focuses on workshops that come up with more sustainable solutions for cultural and religious practices that have a negative impact on the environment.
Raising awarness about the environment through Interfaith Networks in South Africa
Lydia Mogano speaks about the connection between interfaith dialogue and climate change and raising awareness about the environment through interfaith networks.
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) raises awareness about climate change through a multi-faith network called the ‘We have Faith Campaign’. SAFCEI works with faith leaders and communities. It also hosts workshops to raise awareness about environmental issues and how it affects people’s everyday lives. Lydia Mogano as a regional coordinator for nine countries facilitates the knowledge of faith leaders around advocacy and policy in line with the UN framework on climate change.