Climate change has become a real issue affecting communities across Indonesia, ranging from environmental degradation to increasing social vulnerability. In this context, faith-based communities are taking a more active role in raising ecological awareness and encouraging concrete actions to protect the earth.
As the climate crisis becomes more visible across Indonesia, faith communities are increasingly taking on a more active role in driving change. Through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Yayasan Amanah Daya Nusantara (AYANA), in collaboration with the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (Konferensi Waligereja Indonesia – KWI), brought together Church leaders, academics, and practitioners to explore how faith-based values can be translated into meaningful and impactful climate action.
This approach emerged as a key finding from the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by Yayasan Amanah Daya Nusantara (AYANA) in collaboration with the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia – PGI) on 7 April 2026 in Jakarta.
The discussion showed that a wide range of grassroots initiatives have already emerged, including eco-vihara, waste management, eco-enzyme practices, reforestation, and the promotion of vegetarian lifestyles.
In the Indonesian context, the role of the Indonesian Ulema Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia) extends beyond religious authority, serving as a key ethical guide in responding to strategic issues, including the climate crisis.
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.