Destruction Of Ecosystems Potent To Doom Of Whole Humanity - Patriarch Kirill
Date
11/5/2024 5:12:04 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
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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