New International Financial and Economic Architecture: Faith-based Perspectives on Financing the Future

Event

New International Financial and Economic Architecture: Faith-based Perspectives on Financing the Future

The World Council of Churches, together with partner organisations, will co-host this Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development side event bringing faith and community leaders together to explore urgent solutions to the world's escalating financial, social, and ecological crises. This collaborative initiative will present concrete proposals for mobilising resources for economic wellbeing, social protection, and planetary restoration.

"While the world has never been wealthier, many countries face devastating debt burdens, and developing nations need $4.3 trillion annually to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, including $1.8 trillion for climate resilience," said Athena Peralta, director of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development.

Roundtable discussions will feature faith-rooted, ethical perspectives on alternative financing models for a climate-resilient future that leaves no one behind.

Key Events:

Panel 1: Addressing debt, tax justice, and climate finance challenges
Panel 2: Perspectives from ecclesial leaders, youth, and women advocates
Interactive discussions following each panel session

This side event is co-organised by the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, Council for World Mission, United Society Partners in the Gospel, and All Africa Conference of Churches.

Register to join this critical conversation on building a new international financial architecture rooted in justice and sustainability at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BvOdDaWDQ6mOR8IHpM5HYw