BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 5. The uncontrolled use of natural resources, military conflicts, and the destruction of ecosystems can lead to the demise of both individual nations and the whole humanity, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Kirill said in his appeal to the participants of the Global Summit of Religious Leaders in Baku today, Trend reports.
Considering the gravity of the situation, he underscored the importance of getting religious leaders on board to tackle climate challenges head-on.
"I hope that the united voice of the leaders of traditional religions gathered here today will be heard by those responsible for decision-making and will contribute to the salvation of God’s creation," he added.
To note, the Global Summit of Religious Leaders is being held as part of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the State Committee on Affairs with Religious Associations, the Muslim Council of Elders, the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO), and the United Nations Environment Program in Baku.
Approximately 30 leaders from both secular and traditional religions, heads of prominent religious centers (including patriarchs, officials from the Vatican, and Al-Azhar), internationally recognized religious and public figures from a variety of faiths and regions, representatives from government, academia, and religious institutions from 55 countries and 30 international organizations, and media representatives are scheduled to attend the global forum.
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