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Dr. Fazlun Khalid, founder of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences, speaks at the Faith and Science Earth Alliance Conference in New York. He emphasizes the importance of developing empathy for nature and teaching children that they are an integral part of the natural world, encouraging a deeper sense of environmental responsibility from a young age.

שיעור על התורה, עצים, האדם ואקולוגיה בנחלאות, ירושלים. This Hebrew class, held in Jerusalem, explores the connections between Torah teachings, trees, human life, and ecology. It offers insights into how religious texts can inform our understanding of the environment and inspire a more responsible relationship with the natural world.

Watch the closing ceremony of the Jerusalem Interfaith Ecological Poetry Slam, an inspiring event bringing together voices from different faiths to share poetry focused on ecology, spirituality, and our shared world. For more from the Jerusalem Interfaith Poetry Slam, watch Marilena Bekierz’s performance here.

Scientists and religious leaders come together to discuss global climate change and the urgent necessity of addressing it. The video highlights both scientific insights and faith-based perspectives, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility and action in tackling this pressing issue. Interested in more videos on climate change? Watch “The Spiritual Root of Climate Change (UN Climate Change Conference)“.

Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, discusses how ecologically informed teaching can be integrated into theological education. He shares resources developed to help educators and religious leaders bring environmental awareness into faith-based learning. These resources include reports on seminaries offering faith and ecology courses across North America and Israel, global syllabus collections, and a range of videos and articles from interfaith conferences. The video also features Joelle Novey of Interfaith Power and Light, who highlights the role of “green leaders” within congregations as catalysts for environmental action. Recorded at the Washington, D.C. Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education, this gathering brought together 70 seminary faculty and deans to explore how faith and ecology can be integrated into theological curricula. The symposium was co-organized by multiple institutions and supported by foundations committed to advancing theological education and environmental leadership. To learn more, watch…

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From the Vatican Ecological Conference, Fr. Prem Xalxo of the Pontifical Gregorian University shares practical ways individuals and communities can make a meaningful impact on the environment. His reflections emphasize everyday actions and collective responsibility in addressing ecological challenges. If you are interested in more commentary from the Vatican Ecological Conference, watch our video on Fr. Sean McDonagh.

Matthew Patsky, CEO of Trillium Asset Management, discusses the role of finance in addressing climate change. He explains how every pension owner has the power to make a difference by supporting responsible investment practices and encouraging more sustainable corporate behavior through their financial choices.

Angaanqaq Angakkorsuag from IceWisdom in Iceland shares a powerful reflection on climate change, drawing a connection between inner transformation and environmental action. He suggests that in order to stop the melting of glaciers, we must first “melt the ice in our hearts,” encouraging deeper awareness, compassion, and responsibility toward the natural world.

Fr. Sean McDonagh reflects on the impact of species loss on our common home. He explores how declining biodiversity affects the beauty of the natural world as well as the stability of the food chain that sustains human life. His talk highlights the urgent need to care for and protect the diversity of life on Earth.

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