Climate Change and Faith in Washington DC

Washington DC, the nation’s capital, faces its own set of pressing environmental challenges, and this piece offers a brief but focused look at the key issues affecting the city. Alongside identifying these challenges, it highlights how local religious seminaries are responding — actively educating future clergy on the environmental issues confronting DC and the practical solutions available to address them. By embedding ecological awareness into theological training, these seminaries are helping ensure that tomorrow’s religious leaders are equipped to engage meaningfully with sustainability, extending the conversation beyond policy and science into moral and pastoral responsibility. This piece is part of an ongoing series examining how major U.S. cities are confronting climate change through faith-based education and interfaith action. Viewers interested in comparing regional responses can also check out a related video on climate change and faith in Seattle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hArEhUoutvY