New York ( USA ): BK Julia, Brahma Kumaris UN Representative and the newly appointed Vice-Chair of CRNGOs, was a panelist at a meeting organized by the Committee of Religious NGOs (CRNGOs) at the United Nations called “Preparing for COP26: An interfaith consultation.”
The aim was to share basic information about the Climate Change Conferences (COPs), to report back on COP25 (Madrid 2019) and brainstorm on a New York-based strategy ahead of COP26 (to be held in Glasgow, UK, later this year) that complements the existing Interfaith Liaison Committee that unites the faith-based presence during COPs.
BK Julia presented on the Interfaith Liaison Committee, of which the Brahma Kumaris are co-chair (led by BK Valerian).
The most significant outcome was the enthusiastic affirmation for a formation of a climate working group which is to facilitate effective participation and collaboration among New York-based representatives to climate issues and the COP processes.