​Brahma Kumaris Voices at COP29

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Rising to the Climate Emergency – Brahma Kumaris at COP29

Azerbaijan will host the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku on 11-22 November 2024. The COP29 summit will bring parties together with a view to accelerating implementation of action and financing to limit global heating and support adaptation, as envisaged by the Paris Agreement. Read more: https://unfccc.int/cop29 and  https://cop29.az/

Ramping up Green Ambition for Brahma Kumaris

As part of the BK Environment Initiative, an international BK team is actively preparing for COP29, and there will be a strong presence on the ground in Baku. Meet the team. To find out Brahma Kumaris position for COP29, read more in our paper:

icon linking to PDF document A Call For Urgent Climate Action: The Spiritual Dimension

Climate Wisdom – Live from COP29 Baku

Follow us in our daily livestream from Baku. Click here to see our calendar and register for the lineup of experts. Link to: eco.brahmakumaris.org/live

BK Activities at COP29 at a glance

The delegation will lead or take part in a number of activities, including panel discussions, press conferences, and an exhibition. A summary is below, and click here for the full calendar

11.11 – 16.11 2024, COP29 Exhibition

A transformation of consciousness and systemic thinking can create opportunities for benevolent technologies and sustainable lifestyles. BKWSU, FARSO, GPIW & ISMUN exhibit renewable energies, tree plantations, young leaders climate projects and advocate for a just, people-centred energy transition. Organised by: The Brahma Kumaris, Faith Assoc. of the Rehabilitation of Street Children and Orphans, Global Peace Initiative of Women, Int. Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations

 

Wed. 13.11.2024, COP29 Press Conference
13.00-13.30       Press Conference 2, Area C, LINK

 

Values Guiding the Just Transition to Clean Energy

  • Maureen Goodman, Programme Dir., Brahma Kumaris, UK
  • Golo Pilz, Adviser Renewable Energy
  • Vibha Dhawan, PhD, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

 

Wed. 13.11.2024, COP29 Faith Pavilion

17:00-18:30  Dialogue: The role of faiths at climate discussions

 

For many years different faith communions and faith based organizations been attending COP and UNFCCC meetings. Some of them have been around since the start of the climate convention and some have come very recently. The reason to attend might have different nuances. Some come to offer space for reflection and spiritual recovery for people attending COP. Some have advocacy as their primal reason to participate. Another reason might be to bring the voices of those in their communities vulnerable to climate change. There might also be some faith based organisations might have ambitions to cover these aspects and some others.

 

Friday 15.11.2024, COP29 Side Event                  

11:30-13:00  Room: SIDE EVENT 5

 

Non-Economic Climate Impacts: Faith-Based Insights for a Loss and Damage Fund

Climate change presents a range of challenges that extend far beyond economic losses and damages, delving into spiritual, emotional, cultural, and human rights dimensions. The event focuses on the often-overlooked impacts of climate change that transcend monetary losses and that profoundly affect individuals and communities, especially the most vulnerable people.

Organised by: The Lutheran World Federation, All Africa Conference of Churches, Brahma Kumaris, Dominicans for Justice and Peace, Franciscans International, World Council of Churches. Speakers:

Ms.Jocabed Solano – Memoria Indigena, Panama
Sis. Maureen Goodman – Brahma Kumaris. UK
Dr. Ian Fry – Head of Delegation from Government of Tuvalu
Ms. Camila Minerva – WIM Ex-com. Dominican Republic
Mr. Maro Maua – Young climate activist, Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rev. Faaimata (Mata) Havea - Uniting Church in Australia
Co-moderators :  Mr. Igor Bastos, Laudato Si Movement
Rev. Dr. Lesmore G. Ezekiel, Program Director, All Africa Conference of Churches,

 

Mon 18.11.2024, COP29 Faith Pavilion              

10.30-12.00 Just transition to sustainable food system in communities

 

The pursuit of a sustainable food system is essential to the resilience and well-being of people and the planet. The event will emphasize the importance of communities in fostering food sovereignty and spiritual empowerment, ultimately contributing to a more just and resilient society. Speakers:

Sister Jayanti, Add. Admin. Head of the Brahma Kumaris

Ms. Rania Rashad s, BfdW Climate Justice Advisor in the MENA Region - Steve Chiu, Representative to the UN, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Youth from the Lutheran World Federation