A Dialogue with Religious Communities on
Values-Based Climate Engagement in Java
REPORT ON THE 1ST FOCUSED GROUP DISCUSSION (FGD)
The first Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Shared Trust: Faith, Nature, and Collective Action, themed “A Dialogue with Religious Communities on Value-Based Climate Engagement in Java,” was convened on 3 March 2026 in Jakarta. It brought together representatives from faith-based institutions, philanthropic organizations, civil society, academia, and research bodies to explore the role of religious communities in addressing environmental challenges. The discussion drew on AYANA’s preliminary research with 40 participants across several provinces, showing that climate change is widely experienced through everyday environmental and livelihood impacts, often understood through practical, community-based perspectives.