The book Religion and Sustainable Development: Voices from the South, explores the intersection of religion, environmental stewardship, gender equality, and sustainable development, focusing on perspectives from the Global South, particularly Africa and Latin America. It examines how religious beliefs, institutions, and practices can contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By integrating indigenous knowledge, theological reinterpretations, and practical initiatives, the book demonstrates how faith-based approaches can support environmental conservation, gender equality, and peacebuilding. It calls for further research and dialogue to harness religious institutions’ potential in achieving the SDGs, offering a model for other nations striving for sustainable development. The collaborative nature of the project, involving scholars and practitioners, emphasizes the need for multilateral partnerships to create a more equitable and sustainable future.

About the Editors

Dr. Samuel Kofi Boateng Nkrumah-Pobi is an academic and researcher specializing in religion and contemporary global issues. Holding a B.A. from the University of Ghana, a Master of Theology, and a Ph.D. in World Christianity and Mission Studies from Yonsei University, his research explores comparative religion, interreligious dialogue, and African Christianity. Currently a lecturer at SALT University College and adjunct at the University of Ghana and Dominion University College, he has published in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to scholarly discourse on religion’s role in modern challenges.

Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Trustee and Dean at Bhaktivedanta Research Center, leads preservation and research of India’s Vaishnava textual traditions. He fosters collaborations with institutions like IIT Bombay and Jadavpur University, overseeing publication of over fifteen edited volumes with publishers like Routledge and Oxford University Press. Rudra’s initiatives include digital manuscript archiving and international conferences. He mentors research fellows and promotes Indian philosophy globally, notably through the A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Memorial Endowment.