The International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue (ICIID) hosted an international online conference titled “The Role of Religious Leaders in Achieving Sustainable Peace and Development.”

During the event, the Center presented two concept papers to its international partners: the “Ethical Code for the Use of Artificial Intelligence” and “The Role of Religions in Combating Climate Change.”

The conference brought together representatives of religious organizations, academic institutions, expert communities, and international organizations from Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Russia, Argentina, Thailand, North Macedonia, and India.

Participants discussed the implementation of the 2025 Astana Peace Declaration and the Development Concept of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions (2023–2033), emphasizing the importance of interfaith cooperation in strengthening global peace and stability.

Key topics included:

• ethical governance of artificial intelligence,
• countering digital radicalization,
• the role of religions in addressing climate change,
• strengthening intercultural and interreligious dialogue.

Speakers highlighted the importance of moving from dialogue to practical cooperation, particularly in developing ethical frameworks for emerging technologies and enhancing joint responses to global climate challenges.

Special attention was given to youth engagement and education as key drivers of mutual understanding, trust-building, and prevention of extremism.

The conference concluded with a shared commitment to further strengthening interfaith cooperation as a tool for sustainable peace and expanding practical collaboration in education, ethics of technology, and social resilience.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1243364?lang=ru