Faith Leaders Outline Climate Action Steps at COP27, Egypt
Held during the United Nations Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, this interreligious press conference brings together leaders from diverse faith traditions to discuss urgent responses to climate change and climate justice.
Rabbi Yonatan Neril: 6 billion religious community are the “sleeping giant of climate action”
In this in-depth interview, Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the critical role of faith communities in addressing the global climate crisis and the need for deeper collaboration across religious traditions. Speaking at COP27, he reflects on the scale and influence of religious institutions, which collectively reach billions of people worldwide and hold vast educational, social, and cultural networks.
“Navigating the Storm: The Transition to Sustainability” | Arthur Lyon Dahl
This Baha’i Web Talk (#08) explores how the Bahá’í Faith frames sustainability as a core moral and practical responsibility for humanity.
Christine Muller, a Baha’i, shares her views on the Preach-In on Climate Change
In this interview, Christine Mueller reflects on the spiritual and ethical foundations of environmental responsibility through the lens of the Bahá’í Faith. Mueller describes how her environmental awareness began in childhood in Basel, Switzerland, where natural areas she loved were gradually replaced by urban development. Her experiences in the Alps and witnessing the vulnerability of glaciers deepened her understanding that even seemingly permanent natural environments are affected by human activity. She argues that achieving an environmentally sustainable society requires not only technological or political change, but also a profound spiritual transformation. According to Mueller, many religions share two core environmental principles: stewardship—the responsibility to care for the Earth—and justice, particularly concern for poor and vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by environmental degradation. Drawing from Bahá’í teachings, she emphasizes the principle of the oneness of humankind, which encourages individuals to consider how their daily actions and greenhouse gas emissions affect others around…
BIC New York: Recasting humanity’s relationship with natural world
This video segment presents perspectives from the Bahá’í International Community on the moral, social, and spiritual dimensions of the global environmental crisis. The presentation explores the root causes of escalating environmental breakdown, arguing that ecological crises are deeply connected to systems of inequality, greed, prejudice, and disconnection among human beings. Central themes include the principle of the oneness of humanity, the importance of justice both as a process and an outcome, and the role of consultation and consensus-building in creating collective solutions. The video also features María Fernanda Espinosa, who calls for a new “pact for the future” grounded in values-based multilateral cooperation. She describes the need for humanity to transition from greed toward solidarity, from concentration of wealth and power toward redistribution and justice, and from prejudice and hatred toward empathy, kindness, and what she describes as “radical love” for both humanity and nature. Overall, the segment frames environmental…
Ecology according to Sikhism / ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਪਰਿਆਵਰਨ ਸਿਧਾਂਤ
This video explores the Sikh understanding of ecology and the deep interconnectedness of all life. Drawing on Sikh philosophy, it highlights how different forms of life support one another in sustaining the natural world, reflecting not only mutual coexistence but also the profound unity of all existence. Featuring insights from Dr. Parminder Kaur of the Department of Philosophy at Punjabi University, the discussion examines how Sikh teachings encourage harmony with nature, respect for all living beings, and recognition of humanity’s place within a larger, interconnected creation.
EcoSikh: A Sikh Response to Climate Change – 2015
EOSC (EcoSikh) began as a Sikh response to climate change and the growing environmental crisis affecting communities across the world. In Punjab, groundwater levels have dropped dramatically after decades of over-extraction for agriculture, while widespread use of chemical pesticides has polluted remaining water supplies and contributed to rising health concerns.
Sikhs and Environmental Consciousness
The speaker argues that environmental responsibility is not limited to Sikhs or any one faith community, but is a shared human obligation. Using examples such as massive plastic pollution in the oceans, they explain how humanity has treated the planet irresponsibly for generations — dumping waste into landfills, rivers, and seas without considering the long-term consequences for wildlife, ecosystems, and future generations. The issue, they suggest, is ultimately about awareness, responsibility, and recognizing that Earth is the only home humanity shares. The discussion frames the planet as “spaceship Earth,” a shared environment that supports all life. From this perspective, caring for nature becomes part of waking up spiritually and ethically to humanity’s interconnectedness with the world around us. Environmental action can take many forms, from small personal lifestyle changes to collective efforts that create larger social and ecological transformation. The speaker also reflects on environmental practices within Sikh communities, particularly…
EcoSikh at the People’s Climate March
On September 21, 2014, the largest climate march in history took place. EcoSikh joined more than 400,000 other environmental activists in this historic event.