Gopal Patel

At the intersection of faith, sustainability, and international policy, I bridge ancient wisdom with modern environmental challenges. For over 15 years, I've shaped how major institutions engage faith communities to drive environmental and social change, working with organizations like the World Economic Forum, WWF International, the United Nations, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. My expertise lies in translating spiritual values into actionable policy solutions. This work has led to groundbreaking achievements, including establishing the first-ever faith pavilion at a UN environmental COP and coordinating unprecedented religious sector participation in global biodiversity negotiations. As lead author of the World Economic Forum's "Faith in Action" report and strategic advisor to WWF's Beliefs and Values Initiative, I've helped redefine how we approach environmental challenges through a faith-based lens. My TED Talk, "The Unexpected Way Spirituality Connects to Climate Change," has brought these insights to global audiences, demonstrating how spiritual wisdom can accelerate environmental action. By developing global faith engagement strategies, I specialize in creating frameworks that enable religious communities to meaningfully participate in environmental policy and action.