Skálholt III Recommendations

• Main Author: United Nations Environment Programme
• Other Authors: Law Division
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; CLIMATE; GOVERNANCE; TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE; YOUTH; INDIGENOUS PEOPLES; BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES; Skálholt; Iceland
• Online Access: https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/36953

The Faith for Earth Initiative of UNEP has been gaining momentum for some years. At the Faith for Nature: Multi-Faith Action convened in Iceland from 5-8 October 2020, which used the historic Skálholt Cathedral in the South of Iceland as its global anchor, more than 450 participants committed themselves to support a global process to be led by UNEP for the establishment of a global Faith for Earth Coalition that delivers on the goals set forth in UNEP’s strategy for engaging with faith-based organizations. 12-13 October 2021 saw Skálholt III, which resulted in Recommendations established by faith-based organisations accredited to UNEA and those that have expressed a willingness to be part of the Faith for Earth Coalition. The Recommendations seek to support the Government of Iceland in the preparation of the Resolution on ethics and faith in advancing global environmental governance at UNEA 5.2. https://www.unep.org/events/conference/our-sacred-commitment-skalholt-iii-2021