BHAKTAPUR, NEPAL: Representatives of 11 major faiths of the world have jointly pledged to work for the protection of global environment. They made the pledge at a colorful ceremony during a three-day conference being held in an ancient Nepalese town, Bhaktapur, near the capital, Kathmandu. The conference has been organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and is being attended by over 500 delegates from 56 countries. The religious leaders – who represent Islam, Hinduism and Christianity among other religions – have also pledged to take actions “dedicated to the planet.” Hinduism Today’s reporter and photographer were in attendance, and a longer report on this meeting will follow.
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