New to the International Environment Forum?
The International Environment Forum (IEF) is a Bahá'í-inspired professional organisation of scientists, academics, experts, educators, students and representatives of civil society in fields relevant to the environment and sustainability.
The IEF combines science with spiritual principles to balance the power of modern technologies with wisdom and responsibility for all life, to prefer the joy of serving humankind above worldly interests, to reject the opiate of consumerism, and to turn away from materialistic ideologies and the worldviews they aggressively promote. Its purpose is to work for the betterment of the world, and to promote living together in harmony with our planetary environment.
The IEF has two focus areas:
A) Contributing to public discourse on concepts relevant to the environment and sustainability
As an organization, the IEF contributes to public discourses in the global political space and in the science-religion dialogue, rethinking concepts in light of Bahá’í principles and teachings, writing on relevant themes, and organising annual conferences, often in association with UN events.
B) Empowering its members and associates to engage in discourse and social and environmental action
This is supported by information resources on the IEF website and a monthly newsletter, and by sharing case studies and blogs on the IEF website as an inspiration for others. Local social action can address a number of important fields, including the environment, agriculture, health, the arts, and education.
The IEF website is offered as a resource to everyone. All those with a deeper interest in cultivating an environmentally sustainable and just society are invited to apply for IEF membership.
There is no membership fee, and the subscription to the IEF newsletter is free.
If you would like to apply for membership or subscribe to the monthly IEF newsletter LEAVES, click on "Menu" on the top right, then click on Log in at the bottom, then click on “Create new account” in the selection displayed at the top.
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For membership information, go here: https://iefworld.org/membership.htm
For more information about the International Environment Forum, go here: https://iefworld.org/aboutief.htm
For any questions, contact the IEF secretariat at ief@iefworld.org
Last updated 30 April 2026