Father Anton Makunde, Secretary General of IRCPT, officially opened the conference...
...followed by some welcoming remarks by Sheikh Manyanya...
...and Stefan Reith, Country Representative of KAS Tanzania.
Approximately 50 representatives of the various religious communities in Tanzania had followed the invitation by KAS and IRCPT.
Bishop Dr. Stephen Munga gives his key-note speech.
The short coffee break was used to take a group picture of all participants. (In front: Stefan Reith, Sheikh Manyanya, Bishop Munga and Father Makunde)
Father Aidan Msafiri identifies in his presentation human behaviour as one of the main causes for climate change.
Sheikh Manyanya acts as a discussant on the foregoing paper and adds to it from his religious point of view.
A discussion in the plenum follows. Buddhist and Chief Monk of the African Continent Rev. Ilukpitiye Pannasekara gives a contribution...
...followed by Pascalia Seffu, representative for the Bahai-Community in Dar es Salaam.
Finias Magessa presents a paper on Tanzania's potential on renewable energies and hints towards the responsibilities of religious leaders.
Afterwards, the second round of contributions from the floor brings a fruitful discussion.
Rev. Pannasekara conducts the closing prayer to mark the end of day one.
The second day of the conference starts with a summary of the events from day one.
Then the participants are divided into four groups.
The groups discuss passionately...
...Konrad Adenauer seems to listen.
Stefan Reith is allowed to join the group work of the religious leaders.
Afterwards the results are shared with the rest of the participants.
Father Makunde outlines the way forward and coordinates further proceedings and actions.
The event closes after two succesful days with a closing prayer, conducted by Bishop Munga.
