Mobilizing Religious Communities to tackle single-use plastics and shape sustainable policy in Africa

Religions for Peace is set to host a webinar on World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, focusing on the vital role of multi-religious action in combating the global plastic pollution crisis. The online event about the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) Process and the role of Multi-Religious Action in Ending Plastic Pollution will run from 11:00 AM to 12:20 PM EAT (10:00 AM to 11:20 AM SAST / CEST).

Registration is required and can be completed via the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/to_tUkevStK2lm_ueT8GsA#/registration

As the world observes World Environment Day, this webinar offers a timely platform for faith leaders, youth, women of faith, and environmental advocates to unite against plastic pollution. The program promises inspiring multi-religious and multi-stakeholder keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and insightful presentations of research findings and case studies.

Key Objectives of the Webinar Include:

• Exploring faith-based solutions to plastic pollution, highlighting the immense power of interfaith collaboration in addressing this pressing environmental challenge.
• Raising awareness about the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, advocating for meaningful change, and demystifying the critical Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process.
• Fostering interactive discussions that showcase inspiring case studies and offer concrete recommendations on how women of faith and interfaith youth can ignite environmental multilateralism and drive impactful change.