Can Zoroastrianism Solve Climate Change ? (7WZYC)

Can Zoroastrianism Solve Climate Change ?

Panelists: Hanoz Santoke, Farzad Sunavala, Reanna Unwalla

Moderator: Karl Desai

Our ancient religion is rooted in its connection with the environment. And yet today, humanity has never been more disconnected in its relationship with the environment. Join us for this panel as we explore the environmental principles threaded through our religion and highlight how they might provide solutions to today’s environmental issues, including climate change.

All four speakers have a strong passion for the environment, however at different stages of their careers and with diverse backgrounds. This diversity in the panel will help provide a well-rounded discussion covering topics as wide-ranging as environmental engineering and environmental studies, through to sustainable buildings and renewable energy technologies.

In this day and age, we all need to prioritize the environment, no matter what our career focus is.

The speakers will describe religious practices that embody the principles of living in harmony with the environment. This includes, paying respect to the environment in our religious ceremonies, the reasoning behind our funeral ceremony, and connections to nature at our fire temples.

They will go on to share how their religion has influenced their career path and how this has been integrated into their current work. The speakers will also offer practical tips on what steps they think we can all take in our everyday lives to help the environment and leave a lighter footprint.

Attendees will come away with:

A greater understanding of Zoroastrianism’s links with the environment
Different career paths and avenues for promoting sustainability
Practical everyday tips we can all take to leave a ‘lighter footprint’

There will be time for a Q&A with the panel, so please bring any burning environmental questions you might have!