Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development

National Network
Israel
Address

P.O.Box 28156
Jerusalem 91281
Israel

Telephone
+972523399007
E-Mail
mjohnson@interfaithsustain.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD), based in Jerusalem, promotes and manifests an inter-religious vision for environmental sustainability by encouraging the cooperation and training of religious leaders, teachers, and others on ecological issues. A team of three staff members and four volunteers implement ICSD’s vision, led by founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yonatan Neril.
Mission and Objectives

The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD), founded 2010 and based in Jerusalem, promotes and manifests an inter-religious vision for peace and environmental sustainability by encouraging the cooperation and training of religious Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders, teachers, and communities on ecological issues. Interfaith environmental education and action therefore contains tremendous potential as a starting point to spur goodwill and peace-building in this conflict-prone region as residents of Israel and Palestinian territories live on the same land, breath the same air, and to a great part drink the same water. Environmental challenges transcend borders and therefore exist as an arena of joint concern among Israelis and Palestinians upon which to build mutual understanding and cooperation.

Main Projects / Activities

In 2011, ICSD undertook the following projects: • The Holy Land Climate Change Declaration, April 2011. ICSD secured the endorsement of a joint Declaration on Climate Change of the Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land, representing leading religious institutions articulating a religious call for action to address climate change. • The Interfaith Eco Forum: ICSD spearheaded the Interfaith Eco Forum in Jerusalem, July, 2011 reaching tens of millions around the world through coverage in 15 media outlets in five languages, conveying a message of coexistence and sustainability from the Holy Land. • Social Media Campaign: leveraging outreach and amplifying impact of activities, ICSD implemented a social-media campaign utilizing new-media tools (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). • Interfaith Events at UN COP17: ICSD collaborated with the Faith Secretariat of Southern Africa in organizing interfaith participation at interfaith events planned for the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa in November, 2011.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development welcomes the ALF Network members in collaborating in project dealing with intercultural dialogue, including initiatives that involve sustainable development and environmental issues. For more information please visit us at: www.interfaithsustain.com

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development is interstred in exploring more cooperative projects and opportunities to promote its vision in the Euro-Med arena, and have targeted the ALF Network as one which is leading in this field.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rabbi Yonatan Neril
Head of the organisation
Rabbi Yonatan Neril