Egypt's Dar al-Ifta 7th international conference titled “Fatwa and Sustainable Development Goals,” kicked off on Monday under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
An official statement issued during the conference stated that it will tackle “studies on sustainable development in light of Egypt’s hosting of the climate change summit in November.”
The conference will consider the social, environmental, and economic dimensions and the proper utilization of the available resources to meet the needs of individuals in light of current climate repercussions.
Scholars and Muftis from 90 countries are attending the religious event along with representatives of the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
A documentary was screened at the start of the meeting to clarify the targets of religions and the importance of development as part of sustainability.
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Allam delivered the opening speech at the conference. Minister of Awqaf Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa addressed the event on behalf of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli.
Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Mohamed el-Dawiny also delivered a speech on behalf of Grand Imam of al-Azhar Ahmed el-Tayeb.
Several important themes are at the top of the conference’s agenda.
The conference will highlight the role of fatwas in eliminating poverty and hunger and achieving the well-being of peoples.
It also discusses ways to re-establish human awareness towards environmental and climate issues.
Moreover, conference attendees will address the relationship between fatwas and sustainable development and how to contribute to climate protection.
The role of fatwas in facing development obstacles and supporting the national economy will also be discussed.
The conference will witness the launch of several global initiatives, including the announcement of an advisory charter to confront climate change.
