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Chief Rabbi Mirvis shares his conviction that faith leaders are at the heart of the campaign to address the climate crisis. In his call to action to individuals and communities, he shares the work of EcoJudaism which is confronting the crisis emergency head on through education and turning ideas and values into application. From individual and communal actions like not using disposables, to big picture projects like re-wilding and tree planting, the Jewish communities in the UK are making a positive difference.

Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh responds to the question on the relationship between religion and climate action. As a representative of the Sikh tradition, he explains how 85% of the world’s inhabitants align to faith traditions enabling both leaders and communities to marshal their collective power to address climate change.

Sister Jayanti, a leader in Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, speaks on the importance of a change in consciousness driving climate action. She spoke of elevating the spiritual values of compassion and simplicity as part of a much needed response to climate change. She emphasized how governments represent the voice of people globally, and need to see beyond their national interests and represent the planet and our future. Brahma Kumaris has been working for 25 years on faith-based solar energy projects, including the India One project that provides solar energy to 30,000 people.

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Naomi Tsur speaks about the goals of the Green Pilgrim Network at the Interfaith Climate and Energy Conference. A conference co-organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development. If you are interested in seeing more leaders spread environmental awareness, please see our video of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew speaking on Ecology! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Emd-7vD9M Check out our website : https://www.interfaithsustain.com

Rabbi Yonatan Neril speaks about the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and its affiliations. Please see this related video on CEO and Founder, Rabbi Yonatan Neril: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ooqE37iX98&t=1s If you want to know more about The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, check-out our website : https://www.interfaithsustain.com

Rabbi Neril speaks about modern technology, spiritual responsibility, and the ecological footprint. If you are interested in seeing more about spiritual environmental responsibility, please see this video on the spiritual root of climate change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFYf4pwj0JU&t=16s If you would like to know more about The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, check out our website : https://www.interfaithsustain.com