Yonatan Neril on 2017 Flooding in Houston and South Asia

How should humanity respond to the growing impact of climate change? In this timely message, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, Founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, reflects on the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey and the catastrophic flooding across Bangladesh, India, and Nepal.

Rabbi Neril examines how extreme weather events are affecting millions of people around the world and highlights the scientific consensus that climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of many natural disasters. He argues that these events should serve as a wake-up call, urging individuals, communities, businesses, governments, and faith leaders to take meaningful action.

The message focuses on the urgent need to reduce our carbon footprint, embrace sustainable living, and rethink the way society interacts with the natural world. Rather than continuing with “business as usual,” Rabbi Neril calls for a collective transformation rooted in responsibility, compassion, and environmental stewardship.

If you are interested in learning more about natural disasters and climate change, check out our video on what it is that Hurricane Matthew can teach us.