Faith in Action: Religious Leaders Mobilizing for Climate Action

1:45pm - Main Stage

The plenary will feature three distinguished faith-based leaders from San Mateo County– Pastor Deborah Lewis-Virges, Pastor Danielle Parish, and Pastor Christina Liu. These leaders harness the power of their spiritual beliefs to drive impactful climate action and foster resilience within their communities. Central to their discussion is the principle of "loving your neighbor as yourself," which they extend to a global scale, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all communities in the fight against climate change. By drawing on their faith, these leaders advocate for proactive measures to prepare frontline communities for future climate impacts, ensuring that the moral imperative of caring for others transcends local boundaries and addresses global challenges. This session will explore how faith can be a powerful resource in mobilizing communities toward sustainable and equitable climate solutions.