Eco-Faith Working Group

Eco-Faith Working Group

The Eco-Faith Working Group, with UNEP Faith for Earth Coalition’s Youth Council, convene a dedicated group of children and youth representatives from various faith backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability within the Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP (CYMG).

This collective recognizes the pivotal role that faith communities play in promoting environmental justice and harmony with the planet. Members of the working group are driven by a vision to mobilize faith leaders, organizations, and individuals to take collective action for a more sustainable world under the Action Plan.

Key Highlights

Mottainai Youth Declaration on Zero Waste and Circularity

At the UNEP IETC Global Dialogue 2025 Youth Day, global participants developed the Mottainai Youth Declaration on Zero Waste and Circularity, a policy framework of youth-driven commitments and recommendations. Rooted in the Japanese term Mottainai (もったいない), which expresses regret over waste, the declaration underscores the urgency of circularity and sustainable practices.

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Written Submission on Gender and Toxics

In response to the call for inputs to inform the thematic report on toxics and human Rights by the UN Special Rapporteur to the United Nations General Assembly, CYMG made a collective written submission on Gender and Toxics.

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Zero Waste Futures: Youth Leadership and Solutions from the Asia Pacific to the Caribbean

UNEP's Caribbean SRO, IETC, and Children and Youth Major Group (CYMG) have co-organized this online event to promote zero waste initiatives and inspire youth engagement.

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Featured Engagements

UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen

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Youth at Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group

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Working Group Focal Points

Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu

Kenya

Ashraf Nehal

United Kingdom