What Next for Interreligious Cooperation? New Possibilities in Strengthening Social Cohesion

The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in governments and public authorities in their management of complex crises, but the escalation of military conflicts and the global food and climate crises are deepening the uncertainties further. [...] Pandemic and Challenges We would have liked for the end of the pandemic to usher in a period of greater solidarity and calm across the world, as societies cherish the human bonds that were disrupted by social distancing and lockdowns. [...] Such historical legacies are an impetus to the positive choices faith communities can make in forging greater harmony and cohesion, and in countering narratives of hate and discord. [...] For example, excess and wastage in the use of natural resources and the imbalanced pursuit of wealth are the sources of much of the climate crisis we experience today. [...] While technical responses are inevitably a crucial part of the response to global challenges today, our desire, passion, and commitment to sustain these efforts and support one another in the process stems from the values that define us and our societies.