The perceived potential of religion in mitigating climate change and how this is being realized in Germany and Switzerland
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Environmental Studies
- Sociology of Religion
Background
- The role of religion in climate change mitigation is increasingly debated by scholars, scientists, politicians, and civil society.
- Both internal and external perceptions highlight religion's potential to address climate change, leading to various expectations.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the perceived potential of religion in mitigating climate change.
- To investigate how this potential is being realized in practice within religious communities.
Main Methods
- Qualitative study based on 38 interviews.
- Conducted with representatives from religious communities and umbrella organizations in Germany and Switzerland.
- Focused on three key areas: values, political influence, and materialization.
Main Results
- The potential of religion to mitigate climate change is perceived as significant.
- Despite growing efforts, this potential remains largely unfulfilled.
- Key focus areas include values, political influence, and materialization of climate action.
Conclusions
- Religion holds substantial perceived potential for climate change mitigation.
- Realization of this potential is lagging, indicating a gap between perception and practice.
- Further efforts are needed to translate religious values and influence into tangible climate action.
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