The Inter-Religious Climate and Ecology Network (ICE) emerged from an international conference on Inter-Religious Dialogue on Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation held in Sri Lanka in 2012. ICE is a pan-Asian organization based in Seoul, South Korea, where it is registered as a non-governmental organization.

Since its founding ICE has been actively engaging religious leaders and institutions throughout Asia in climate education, collective action and policy change. Their long-term objective is to bring the wisdom of religious traditions and the influence of religious leaders and institutions into dialogue and action around climate change. The overall goal to address the root causes of climate change and respond to its emerging effects with peaceful, equitable, and sustainable solutions are described in ICE’s implementation strategy which includes:

• Awareness and Education which engages religious leaders and institutions in climate change education and increases public awareness and contributes to human beings changing their behavior. More specifically, a curriculum and resource materials are being designed for this program and an annual training of trainers (TOT) will be conducted. A Climate Education Fund will be established that supports senior religious leaders and young ICE members in their home communities. Funding is needed for at least 20 climate education initiatives.
• Climate Action through which religious leaders, institutions, and communities catalyze collective action and develop initiatives for mitigating, adapting and responding to climate change. This component will support local initiatives driven by religious institutions through establishing a Climate Action Fund in at least 30 local initiatives. Case studies on each type of climate action initiative will also be conducted and the results shared in reports.
• Local Networking and Advocacy will take place through local and national inter-religious networks to exchange experiences, increase collaboration and influence national programs and policies. The ICE Network Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea, will help strengthen at least 3 regional or national networks each year. Other activities the ICE Secretariat is supporting includes strategic planning workshops and organizing international gatherings.
• International Networking and Advocacy will strengthen the network to promote international exchanges and collaborations, as well as influence international climate change debates. The ICE Secretariat will coordinate developing its network website which brings the voice and experience of Asian religious leaders, communities and institutions to international climate exchange forums. International ICE Network Conferences will also provide an opportunity for representatives from all countries and religions to share, collaborate and plan together for the future.