Themed “The Future is Upon Us: What Now? Amplifying the Role of Faith and Civil Society Actors in Multilateral Solutions,” this year’s symposium will focus on aspects of the UN Pact for the Future, adopted in September 2024. It will explore the critical role of faith-based organizations and civil society in shaping global solutions at a time of increasing challenges to multilateralism. “For over a decade WCC has been collaborating with UN, ecumenical and interfaith partners in organizing this symposium,” said Peter Prove, director of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs and co-moderator of the event. “This year, we will explore how faith-based actors can actively contribute to shaping global solutions through multilateral engagement, at a time when the multilateral system is under unprecedented strain.” The symposium will feature high-level discussions on global governance, sustainable development, peacebuilding, gender justice, and emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence. With faith communities often working at the grassroots level, their inclusion in global decision-making is essential for achieving sustainable peace and development. This symposium is co-sponsored by the World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, Islamic Relief USA, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Soka Gakkai International, and United Religions Initiative, in partnership with the UN Interagency Task Force on Religion and Sustainable Development. Registration link More information about this event Learn more about the work of the Ecumenical Office to the United Nations | 
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