Faith added a powerful voice to efforts to save the planet on day four of Cop28 when Pope Francis and Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, signed a declaration of support for climate action. Pope Francis said that the document was a reflection of the commitment of religions and leaders to work together in the interest of peace and to protect the planet. “The world needs alliances that are against each other but for everyone,” the Pope said in a video message from the Vatican.
