We are pleased to share the Save the Date for the interfaith conference “Building a Safe and Resilient Europe Together”, taking place on Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Málaga, Spain. The conference is an initiative of SASCE – Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe, and the European Buddhist Union is one of its partners.
About the Conference
At a time of rapid societal change, climate challenges and an evolving security landscape, keeping Europe safe calls for a united approach. The conference brings together European policymakers, public authorities and leaders of different faiths to work towards a stronger and more cohesive approach to societal resilience.
Faith communities are frequently among the first to respond in times of crisis, and they are a foundation of social cohesion at the local level. The event aims to connect high-level policy with grassroots community leadership and to turn shared values into practical frameworks for safety.
Focus Areas
- Emergency disaster response
- Protection of holy sites
- Combating social polarisation
Key Details
- Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Málaga, Spain (venue to be confirmed)
Partners
The conference is an initiative of SASCE – Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe, in partnership with the European Buddhist Union, Faith Matters, the Security and Crisis Centre by EJC and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. It is funded by the European Union.
Further details, including the venue and programme, will follow in due course.