The side event fostered collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including experts from various continents and backgrounds; Indigenous communities; the global south; non-governmental organizations; and faith-based, governmental, and research organizations. “The challenges we face are vast and complex. Every second lost is a second too much, especially for those most affected by climate change, such as women, children, and differently-abled people,” said Max Weber, a graduate from the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey and future representative of the Protestant Church in the Rhineland for the German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 who facilitated the side event. Weber expressed hope, observing the active participation of young activists and advocating for their inclusion in decision-making processes. Musamba Mubanga, senior advocacy officer at Caritas Internationalis, emphasized the need to address the unique challenges faced by women in vulnerable communities due to climate impacts. “Addressing these issues is a moral imperative, calling for stewardship and justice to bridge the gaps and combat climate change for the wellbeing of all,” Mubanga stated. He highlighted the importance of adopting a holistic approach at COP29. Amina Amharech, a fellow of the Indigenous Programme of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and co-president of the International Land Coalition Indigenous Caucus, criticized mercantilist ideology and advocated for preserving the land for future generations. “Our land has no economic value, no price tag. What we have instead is a life value: a perspective that we must preserve the land for others,” Amharech stated. She called for greater responsibility from all sectors of society. | 
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