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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 14d

In South Asia, the climate crisis is redefining childhood. 🌍
For millions of children, it means lost homes, lost schools, and lost futures.

Our Regional Coordinator Noor ur Rehman writes: “The climate crisis is, at its core, a child rights crisis.”

📖 Read Part 1: jliflc.com/2025/09/not-...

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 New Blog: Reflections from the 2025 Pan-African Faith & Gender Justice Conference
📝 Author: Alvin Andanje, JLI Africa Coordinator
📖 Read Now: buff.ly/owIEJ7t

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 22d

Religion’s role in peace & conflict is nuanced but often stays within academic circles.
We’re building the State of the Evidence Navigator, an open, interactive platform with new formats to reach wider audiences. 🌍 Stay tuned for more info!

📚 jliflc.com/2022-state-o...

#FaithAndConflict

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 23d

⏳ One month to go!
Join us for the Online Symposium on Faith and Climate Migration
🗓️ 23 Oct 2025 | 2:30–5:30 PM BST
Register: jliflc.com/2025/09/clim...
#FaithAndDevelopment #HumanitarianAction #ClimateMigration

New Resource Launched: Evidence Review on Faith and Climate Migration - JLI

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 23d

✨ 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.

🔗 jliflc.com/resources/cl...

#ClimateMigration

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 29d

How can religious institutions use the scientific method to strengthen impact & improve societies? 🌍
Explore reflections in testimonial videos from our Middle East Hub on MEAL & Faith.
🎥 jliflc.com/2024/11/test...

#MEAL #FaithAndLearning

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 29d

✨ Jodie Salter
Independent researcher on social & religious dimensions of climate change
Specialist in faith actors, climate advocacy, and environmental sustainability

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 29d

✨ Mr. Sheikh Nur Ataya Rabbi
Assistant Manager – Research & Advocacy, CPRD
Expert on climate change, displacement, migration, and development policy

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 29d

✨ 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

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · 29d

📢 Speakers announced!
Join us for the Online Symposium on Faith and Climate Migration
🗓️ 23 Oct 2025 | 2:30–5:30 PM BST

Speakers bring perspectives from research, advocacy, and faith engagement in climate action.

🔗 Register: jliflc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/j...

#ClimateMigration

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚀 Partner Spotlight: Religions for Peace Latin America & the Caribbean
Uniting faith leaders for peace, justice, gender equality & care for the environment.
Read more 👉 jliflc.com/2025/09/part...

#Interfaith #Peacebuilding

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 11

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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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 11

These conversations directly connect to JLI’s 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.
🔗 jliflc.com/event/global...

Global Ethics Forum 2025 - JLI

08/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 @ All Day - Reinventing Responsible Governance In an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world, governance systems face unprecedented stress. From the erosion of…

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 11

JLI is excited to share the Global Ethics Forum 2025, where global leaders will explore how ethics can guide action on today’s most urgent challenges: poverty, climate change, peace, and more.
🔗 jliflc.com/event/global...

Global Ethics Forum 2025 - JLI

08/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 @ All Day - Reinventing Responsible Governance In an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world, governance systems face unprecedented stress. From the erosion of…

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 10

New 📢 Evidence Review on Faith & Climate Migration shows how faith actors respond to climate displacement & what support they need.
Available in English, French & Spanish.
📚 jliflc.com/resources/ev...

#FaithAndClimate #ClimateMigration #FaithEngagement #weeklySnippet

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 8

📅 Join the conversation!
Online Symposium on Faith and Climate Migration
23 Oct 2025 | 2:30–5:30 PM BST (GMT+1)

Hear from leaders, researchers, and humanitarian actors.

👉 Register: jliflc.com/2025/09/clim...

#ClimateMigration #FaithAndDevelopment

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 8

The review draws on:
✔️ Global literature
✔️ 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

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌍 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.

📖 Read in EN, ES, FR: jliflc.com/2025/09/clim...

#ClimateMigration

New Resource Launched: Evidence Review on Faith and Climate Migration - JLI

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last hours to submit! 🔗https://jliflc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Call-for-posters-submissions.pdf

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Call for Poster Submissions!
To be presented at our online symposium “Faith at the Frontlines of Climate Migration” on Oct 23 w/ @christianaiduk.bsky.social #ClimateMigration
Deadline: 5 Sept 2025
More info: jliflc.com/wp-content/u...

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 4

🙏 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!

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌍 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 👉 jliflc.com/resources/lo...

#FaithInAction

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Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 3

This week's snippet is from our Syria Hub’s Scoping Study on MHPSS, Culture & Faith, developed with SBF+ JLI teams.
📚 jliflc.com/resources/mh...
#MHPSS #FaithAndCulture

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 3

This week's snippet is from our Syria Hub’s Scoping Study on MHPSS, Culture & Faith, developed with SBF+ JLI teams.
📚 jliflc.com/resources/mh...
#MHPSS #FaithAndCulture

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Call for Poster Submissions!
To be presented at our online symposium “Faith at the Frontlines of Climate Migration” on Oct 23 w/ @christianaiduk.bsky.social #ClimateMigration
Deadline: 5 Sept 2025
More info: jliflc.com/wp-content/u...

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Aug 28

You still have 1 week to submit your poster! Don't miss out this opportunity to share about your work!

Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities @jliflc.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Call for Poster Submissions!
To be presented at our online symposium “Faith at the Frontlines of Climate Migration” on Oct 23 w/ @christianaiduk.bsky.social #ClimateMigration
Deadline: 5 Sept 2025
Details ⬇️