The Stockholm+50 conference marks 50 years since the very first global UN-conference on environment was held in Stockholm in 1972.
The Stockholm+50 conference marks 50 years since the very first global UN-conference on environment was held in Stockholm in 1972.
This is a unique chance for multilateral cooperation and joint efforts to accelerate the transition to sustainable societies. World leaders, civil society organizations, people of faith, businesses and researcher will be there. PMU will listen in and contribute with a Pentecostal perspective on the topics related to sustainability and the future world we want. Beneath are the core messages that PMU will raise in any conversation. We are looking forward to engaging with and learn together with all delegates coming to this gathering.
Topics that the PMU delegation will listen for, promote and elaborate on:
1. Faith-based actors are vital for a just and swift transition to sustainable societies
2. The most vulnerable in our world must be at the core of any development discussion, their voice and perspective is prioritized
#FAITH4ACTION
Faith in Earth - A deep conversation on religious perspectives on the way forward for a healthy planet.
Where: Room 4 at Älvsjömässan
When: THURSDAY 2nd of June, at 17:45-19:00
Online: You can join us online in this hybride event
Watch the seminar
Organizers:
PMU, SMC-faith in Development, LM International, Faith for Earth Initiative within UNEP
YOUTH ASSEMBLY
Prior to the main conference (31/5 – 1/6) there will be a Youth assembly, where PMU will be represented digitally and on site by two youth delegates.
PMU has also contributed to the Global Youth Policy Paper prepared by the Stockholm+50 Youth Task Force. A youth perspective is vital in all development discussions – it’s their future we are discussing and creating.
PEOPLE’S FORUM
While the official conference at Älvsjömässan requires an accreditation/ticket, the People’s forum is an open arrangement hosting a large number of events and seminars with contributors from all over the world.
The environmental advisor at PMU, Johannes Widlund, will be one of the speakers at an event titled “Faith Actors and Policy Making – How and why should we include faith voices within climate policy?”
Where? ABF Huset, Sveavägen.
When? WEDNESDAY 1st of June, at 12:00-13:45
MARCH
On the 3rd of June there will be a large Fridays For Future march starting at Odenplan 13:00 before departing for Norrmalmstorg. PMU is inviting everyone to join a “Faith Bloc”, where faith driven organizations can coalesce and march together. Join the group of faith-driven people and send the message that today’s environmental policies are inadequate and that we need creation justice now.
Where? The faith bloc will meet up outside Gustav Wasa Church at 12:30.
When? FRIDAY 3rd of June, at 12:30
Link: Fridays for Future
OTHER EVENTS BY PARTNERS
Overview of Faith-based Engagement at Stockholm +50: UNEP
Pilgrims walk: Walk in Nacka, Juni 1 st!
Memorial service for extinct species
Läkarmissionen: Communities for Stockholm +50
Link to offical UN program for the conference: Events
THE PMU DELEGATION
EBBA WESTERGREN: Youth representative
ELINA BENGTSON: Youth representative
FESTUS MUKOYA: FPFK Kenya
MIKAEL JÄGERSKOG: Head of Policy
JOHANNES WIDLUND: Environmental advisor
ESTHER FLORES SEDMAN: Moderator and Campaign Strategist
YOU COULD ALSO CONTACT THE DELEGATION DIRECTLY:
PMU is the Swedish Pentecostal International Relief and Development Agency.
STATEMENTS
PMU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 4 STATEMENTS LEADING UP TO STOCKHOLM +50
1. Stockholm +50 must demonstrate progress towards environmental and climate justice
2. Stockholm +50 Interfaith Statement “Faith Values and Reach – Contribution to Environmental Policy”
Faith-based Engagement at Stockholm+50
3. Why religious literacy?
4. Nordic and Baltic Youth Policy Paper for Stockholm+50
POLICY BRIEF - Why Religious Literacy?
Documents and invitations
White papper: PMU at Stockholm +50
Invitation: Side Event (Tuesday, 2nd of June)
