It is easy for western scientists to forget that 80% of the world’s population self-identify as religious. For this reason, any geoscience interaction with society does well to take into account the belief systems of that society. This session will explore the way in which geoscience and religion work together to achieve a common good for society. The theme will be explored in the areas of natural hazard vulnerability and mitigation, environmental sustainability, climate change, and sustainable development, particularly working with indigenous populations and those in low income countries prone to natural hazards and to environmental exploitation. The session will also explore the ways in which activism in faith groups can be mobilised to bring about societal change for the good in areas of environmental concern.