In South Asia, the climate crisis is redefining childhood. π
For millions of children, it means lost homes, lost schools, and lost futures.
Our Regional Coordinator Noor ur Rehman writes: βThe climate crisis is, at its core, a child rights crisis.β
π Read Part 1: jliflc.com/2025/09/not-...
Posts by Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities
π New Blog: Reflections from the 2025 Pan-African Faith & Gender Justice Conference
π Author: Alvin Andanje, JLI Africa Coordinator
π Read Now: buff.ly/owIEJ7t
Religionβs role in peace & conflict is nuanced but often stays within academic circles.
Weβre building the State of the Evidence Navigator, an open, interactive platform with new formats to reach wider audiences. π Stay tuned for more info!
π jliflc.com/2022-state-o...
#FaithAndConflict
β³ One month to go!
Join us for the Online Symposium on Faith and Climate Migration
ποΈ 23 Oct 2025 | 2:30β5:30 PM BST
Register: jliflc.com/2025/09/clim...
#FaithAndDevelopment #HumanitarianAction #ClimateMigration
β¨ New Guidance Note: The Role of Faith Actors in Responding to Climate-Induced Migration
Based on the Evidence Review, it highlights how faith actors support communities facing displacement.
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#ClimateMigration
How can religious institutions use the scientific method to strengthen impact & improve societies? π
Explore reflections in testimonial videos from our Middle East Hub on MEAL & Faith.
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#MEAL #FaithAndLearning
β¨ Jodie Salter
Independent researcher on social & religious dimensions of climate change
Specialist in faith actors, climate advocacy, and environmental sustainability
β¨ Mr. Sheikh Nur Ataya Rabbi
Assistant Manager β Research & Advocacy, CPRD
Expert on climate change, displacement, migration, and development policy
β¨ Dr. Katherine Braun
Climate-induced displacement consultant (Lutheran Church in Northern Germany), Chair of @actalliance.bsky.social Climate-Induced Human Mobility WG, member of UNFCCC Advisory Group
π’ Speakers announced!
Join us for the Online Symposium on Faith and Climate Migration
ποΈ 23 Oct 2025 | 2:30β5:30 PM BST
Speakers bring perspectives from research, advocacy, and faith engagement in climate action.
π Register: jliflc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/j...
#ClimateMigration
π Partner Spotlight: Religions for Peace Latin America & the Caribbean
Uniting faith leaders for peace, justice, gender equality & care for the environment.
Read more π jliflc.com/2025/09/part...
#Interfaith #Peacebuilding
As part of a storytelling series, the Women, Faith, & Climate Network is gathering real-life stories to showcase how women of faith are leading climate action worldwide.
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These conversations directly connect to JLIβs mission of bridging faith and development by strengthening local leadership, evidence-based practices, and interfaith collaboration.
All plenary sessions will be livestreamed for free, but registration is required.
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JLI is excited to share the Global Ethics Forum 2025, where global leaders will explore how ethics can guide action on todayβs most urgent challenges: poverty, climate change, peace, and more.
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New π’ Evidence Review on Faith & Climate Migration shows how faith actors respond to climate displacement & what support they need.
Available in English, French & Spanish.
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#FaithAndClimate #ClimateMigration #FaithEngagement #weeklySnippet
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Join the conversation!
Online Symposium on Faith and Climate Migration
23 Oct 2025 | 2:30β5:30 PM BST (GMT+1)
Hear from leaders, researchers, and humanitarian actors.
π Register: jliflc.com/2025/09/clim...
#ClimateMigration #FaithAndDevelopment
The review draws on:
βοΈ Global literature
βοΈ Dialogues in South Asia, East Africa, LAC
It shows what faith actors are already doing, and what support they need to continue their vital work.
#ClimateMigration #HumanitarianAction
π New from JLI & @christianaiduk.bsky.social:
Evidence Review on Faith and Climate Migration
Faith actors are often the first responders when people are displaced by climate crises, yet their role is overlooked.
π Read in EN, ES, FR: jliflc.com/2025/09/clim...
#ClimateMigration
Last hours to submit! πjliflc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/...
π This resource would not have been possible without the support of our members ADRA International, Episcopal Relief & Development, @islamicrelief.bsky.social , The Salvation Army, University of Leeds - thank you for making this work possible!
π New from JLI: State of Debate explores how faith actors approach #Localization & #Decolonization in development, humanitarian action & peacebuilding.
They bring unique strengths, but face real challenges.
Read the report + recommendations π jliflc.com/resources/lo...
#FaithInAction
This week's snippet is from our Syria Hubβs Scoping Study on MHPSS, Culture & Faith, developed with SBF+ JLI teams.
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#MHPSS #FaithAndCulture
This week's snippet is from our Syria Hubβs Scoping Study on MHPSS, Culture & Faith, developed with SBF+ JLI teams.
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#MHPSS #FaithAndCulture
π’ Call for Poster Submissions!
To be presented at our online symposium βFaith at the Frontlines of Climate Migrationβ on Oct 23 w/ @christianaiduk.bsky.social #ClimateMigration
Deadline: 5 Sept 2025
More info: jliflc.com/wp-content/u...
You still have 1 week to submit your poster! Don't miss out this opportunity to share about your work!
Religious engagement = working effectively with diverse faith actors for humanitarian, development & peace goals. π
Our brochure also shares how JLI can help you + our methodology for strategic engagement.
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#ReligiousEngagement #FaithAndDevelopment
Be part of the conversation and help shape global understanding of faith at the frontlines of climate migration. πΏ
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Format: 1-slide poster (PDF/PowerPoint/Canva) + 100-word abstract
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Presenters: 5-min overview + Q&A
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Deadline: 5 Sept 2025
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Notification: 23 Sept 2025
π The full list of relevant themes is available in the complete call for posters π jliflc.com/wp-content/u...
This is an opportunity to share your work through posters that explore themes from the Evidence Review on Faith & Climate Migration, including:
β¨ Climate change impacts
β¨ Migration dynamics
β¨ Faith-informed interventions
β¨ Psychosocial well-being