Webinar – Faith, Finance and Food Systems
A webinar on Faith action for better human, animal, and planetary health. Speakers included: Vandana Shiva, Activist, Academic and Campaigner Azmaira Alibhai, Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator, Faith for Earth (UNEP) Martin Palmer, Founding President, FaithInvest David Clough, Chair of Theology and Applied Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Co-founder and Strategist, Creature Kind Thomas Legrand, Lead Technical Advisor, Conscious Food Systems Alliance (UNDP) Marium Husain, Lead Author, Islam and Food Systems (UNEP) Joyce D’Silva, Ambassador Emeritus, Compassion in World Farming Rabbi Yonatan Neril, Founder, The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development The webinar was introduced by Philip Lymbery, Global CEO, Compassion in World Farming and chaired by Susie Weldon, Director of Communications, FaithInvest.
Bishop Andreas outlines the 3 commitments made by the Church of Sweden to curb climate change.
Bishop Andreas of the Church of Sweden speaks to climate change. His message calls for increased action to combat the climate crisis and outlines the commitments made by the Church of Sweden to achieve being carbon neutral by 2030.
Prof Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia KSG, OBE speaks to religion and climate action.
A call to prioritize our decision making to ensure healing for our planet and peoples echoes that of many faith leaders today. Bhai Mohinder Singh articulates the unique relationship between religions, connection to the Divine and the power of religion to ensure climate action and peace. He calls on governments to join the faith communities in transcending national boundaries.
The challenge of learning to live as one species, in one shared world: Daniel Perell
Daniel Perell, Representative to the UN for the Bahai International Community (BIC), outlines how the principles of trust and recognition of human dignity can, and should, guide decision making on climate action. Through examples of climate action on the ground from Vanatu to Europe, he exhorts leaders gathering at COP28 to make responsible and sustainable policy around climate. Daniel reminds these national leaders that doing so is both their privilege and responsibility.
Emily Echevarria on winding down fossil fuel production to achieve net zero
Emily Echevarria, Director of Climate Action at the Parliament of World Religions, shares a message for the first ever, Faith Pavilion at COP28 in Dubai 2023. Emily explains that access to a sustainable environment is a human right. She adds her voice to those religious leaders and organizations calling on governments to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels.
Miyuki Hashigu: Empowering vulnerable groups in society to act against climate change
Miyuki Hasghigu is the Vice National Women’s leader of Sokka Gakkai. Her work centers around those sections of society most vulnerable to the natural disasters caused by climate change. Staying true to the teaching of Buddhism that an individual has the power to affect change, women are taught how to take action in their daily lives in combatting climate change.
Hirotsugu Teraski: Buddhism’s perspective on climate change is one of consciousness and action
Hirotsugu Teraski, Vice President of Sokka Gakki explains how the teachings of Buddhism advance climate action. As each individual has infinite potential according to Buddhism, each person can and must impact political debate, contribute to missions working on reforestation in the Amazon or through educating others. Sokka Gakkai aims to impact the climate action process from the level of delegates at the Un through to local communities worldwide.
The positive impact of religion on the environment: Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh
Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh shares a number of projects that are being implemented by Sikhism across the globe. His message is one of inspiration and belief that religions can, and must, impact climate action.
“Don’t marginalize us!” Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis’ call to COP28 leaders
Chief Rabbi Mirvis discusses the difference between good leaders and great leaders. He challenges the leaders of COP28 in Dubai UAE to be great leaders: decisive and brave in their planning for the future of the planet. He exhorts all governments, and political leaders, to partner with global faith leaders who recognize the divinity of each person and the urgency of the climate emergency.