Greed and Desire: Spiritual Roots of the Climate Crisis

Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, discusses how greed and unchecked desire are among the spiritual roots of the climate crisis. He explains that addressing climate change requires more than technological solutions—it also calls for a transformation in human values, attitudes, and behavior.

Recorded during a workshop of the Eco Preacher cohort of the BTS Center, this talk explores the connection between spirituality, ethics, and environmental responsibility, emphasizing the role faith communities can play in fostering meaningful ecological change.