We are all connected with nature: Nixiwaka Yawanawa at TEDxHackney
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Climate Change, Sustainable Behavior and Religion
Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founding director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD), speaks about the key connection between climate change, sustainable behavior and religion. He speaks to the spiritual roots, and solutions, to our ecological challenges. He spoke as part of a multifaith press conference that took place at the UN climate conference COP 27 on the Sinai Peninsula in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and that was co-organized by ICSD and other partners.
Not Just Milk & Sugar
Not Just Milk & Sugar is an accessible inquiry into the Zoroastrian faith, its basic teachings, uniqueness, and myths. Through a bedtime story told by a grandfather to his grandson, the relevance of this ancient faith in today’s modern world unfolds as a simple and beautiful ecological message. A film written & directed by Divya Cowasji, produced by Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India for Jiyo Parsi.
7WZYC -Can Zoroastrianism Solve Climate Change?
Can Zoroastrianism Solve Climate Change ? Panelists: Hanoz Santoke, Farzad Sunavala, Reanna Unwalla Moderator: Karl Desai Our ancient religion is rooted in its connection with the environment. And yet today, humanity has never been more disconnected in its relationship with the environment. Join us for this panel as we explore the environmental principles threaded through our religion and highlight how they might provide solutions to today’s environmental issues, including climate change. All four speakers have a strong passion for the environment, however at different stages of their careers and with diverse backgrounds. This diversity in the panel will help provide a well-rounded discussion covering topics as wide-ranging as environmental engineering and environmental studies, through to sustainable buildings and renewable energy technologies. In this day and age, we all need to prioritize the environment, no matter what our career focus is. The speakers will describe religious practices that embody the principles…
Deep Ecology in Zoroastrianism
NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies Lecture Series: Deep Ecology in Zoroastrianism by Tehemton Mirza. Make sure to join the next lecture on Sunday, Feb 14 at 2pm Eastern Time: Topic: Holy Fire – Eternal Flame – A Zoroastrian Symbol Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92315349246?pwd=SUo2czNicGZ6TVNCQ0FiM1VKU1Q3Zz09 Follow our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namcmobeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namcmobeds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/namcmobeds Visit our website: http://namcmobeds.org/
Ava – Waters of Life: Onward from the AVA project at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
Contributed by: Prof. Kavas Kapadia, Dr. Karishma Koka, Mahtab Dastur, Vanshika Singh, Vispi Kasad, Afreed Mistry, Delzin Choksy with Dr. Shernaz Cama The Zoroastrians revere water and all creations. Our traditional philosophy and practices of water conservation regain significance in a world facing acute water shortage. Our collective hopes lie in our ability to understand their continuities in contemporary practice. In the Ava Project, we have curated resources that take us closer to the synergy between reverence to nature, ecology, and human action. We invite you to participate in our endeavor to give social, cultural, and technical attention to Zoroastrian philosophy and practices of sustainability and water conservation.
Environmental Concerns and Female Empowerment | 66th Commission on the Status of Women Conference
Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thefezana/ https://www.facebook.com/thefezana Tweets by thefezana FEZANA participated at the 66th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. The CSW66 priority theme this year was: “Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programs.” Carina Daruwala, Maya Joshi, Feroza Jussawalla, Afreed Mistry, Behram Pastakia and Anahita Verahrami from FEZANA represented the Zoroastrians at the UN.