BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Center for Earth Ethics - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Earth Ethics
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://centerforearthethics.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Earth Ethics
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20240325T151750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T131703Z
UID:10000576-1713949200-1713954600@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:Freedom to Be: Indigenous Perspectives on How Development Models Affect Their Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday April 24th at 9 a.m. EDT\, join the Center for Earth Ethics for “Freedom to Be: Indigenous Perspectives on How the Mainstream Development Model Affects Their Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief\,” a conversation about the intersection of Indigenous issues\, the concept of freedom of religion or belief\, the development paradigm and the ecological crisis. This virtual discussion will feature Indigenous voices who will explore how international Indigenous communities are affected by the same extractionist industries\, domination mindset and land removal policies that damage the biosphere as a whole. This conversation will also dive into the sustainable development paradigm and challenge its tendency to elevate economic development and devalue biocultural heritage and Earth-honoring ways of life.  \n \n \nTaily Terena of the Terena Indigenous peoples in Brazil and Yolanda Teran of the Kichwa Nation of Ecuador will join us for this panel. Roberto Múkaro Borrero\, Guainía Taíno\, strategic advisor to CEE\, will moderate. CEE Executive Director Karenna Gore will introduce and close the program.  \n \n \nThis conversation is another in the Freedom to Be series that builds on the 2022 report on Indigenous communities by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This event is a virtual side event to the 2024 United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nDr. Yolanda Teran is from the Indigenous Kichwa Nation of Ecuador. She obtained her doctorate degree at the College of Education at the University of New Mexico\, with a concentration in Language\, Literacy and Socio-Cultural Studies. In recognition for her educational work done for Indigenous education at local\, national and international levels\, she achieved two postdoctoral fellowships from 2014 to 2016 under the sponsorship of the University of New Mexico’s Division of Equity and Inclusion and the Native American Studies Department. She is currently researching Indigenous peoples\, languages and biodiversity. Her goal is to create awareness among students\, teachers and Indigenous communities about international issues that affect Indigenous peoples’ life and rights\, and to build a bridge between the community and academia based on mutual respect and understanding. \n \nTaily Terena is an indigenous woman from the Terena Nation in the pantanal the wetlands of Brazil. A land defender and climate advocate\, she has being working for many years for the rights of indigenous peoples. As an anthropologist\, she has studied the history of her people through intergeneration knowledge and through the lens of decolonization. Part of the Terena youth collective\, Inamatí Xâné\, she currently works with Environmental Health and Food Soverty at the IITC – international Indian Treaty Council.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/freedom-to-be-indigenous-perspectives-on-how-the-mainstream-development-model-affects-their-right-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration,Climate & Health,Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Indigenous Wisdom, Values & Rights,Rights of Nature & Ecocentric Law,Sustainability & Global Affairs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Freedom_to_Be-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20240117T185358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T162718Z
UID:10000564-1714210200-1714226400@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:Conference | St. Catherine of Siena Environmental Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 27\, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, join the Dominican Sisters of Hope at the Center at Mariandale in Ossining\, New York as they invoke the fiery spirit and towering wisdom of St. Catherine of Siena\, summoning college and university students and other leaders to an environmental summit of education and advocacy. Karenna Gore\, founder and executive director of the Center for Earth Ethics\, will deliver the keynote address\, “As the Sea is in the Fish: Drawing from Ancient Wisdom to Forge Earth Ethics in our Time.” The day will include ample opportunities for networking\, planning\, prayer\, reflection\, and collaboration. \n\n\n\n9:30 am – Registration Opens10:00 am – Prayer\, Introduction and Presentation10:50 am – Q&A and Networking11:30 am – Reflective engagement outside12 noon – Lunch1:00 pm – Wrap up discussion 
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/conference-st-catherine-of-siena-environmental-summit-2024/
LOCATION:The Center at Mariandale\, 299 North Highland Avenue\, Ossining\, New York\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Theology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/St._Catherine_of_Siena_day_2024_jpg.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20240612T140242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T140731Z
UID:10000583-1718697600-1718989200@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:World Peace and Prayer Day
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1996\, World Peace and Prayer Day was initiated by Chief Arvol Looking Horse\, a spiritual leader and keeper of the Sacred Pipe of the Lakota/Dakota/Nakota Sioux Nation. The gathering first brought together Indigenous Peoples of North and South America\, but spread to the rest of the world. \n\n\n\nOn June 21st—the summer solstice—everyone\, regardless of origin\, nation\, religion or belief\, is encouraged to gather at sacred sites to pray: “All Nations\, All Faiths\, One Prayer.”  \n\n\n\nThere will be in-person programming centered in Pipestone\, MN. Events will be live-streamed on the 19th and 20th. Speakers include CEE’s Karenna Gore\, Steve Newcomb\, Sikowis Nobiss\, Lisa Bellanger\, Morning Star Gali\, Kanahus Manuel and Faith Spotted Eagle.  \n\n\n\nFor a full list of events and programming\, visit the event website.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/world-peace-and-prayer-day/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Indigenous Wisdom, Values & Rights
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/world-peace-and-prayer-day-.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20240726T205441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T211048Z
UID:10000585-1722528000-1722535200@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:No Faith in Fossil Fuels
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at GreenFaith\, Dayenu\, Earth Quaker Action Team\, Third Act Faith and XR Mindful Rebels on August 1st at 4pm for “No Faith in Fossil Fuels”—a fun and inspiring day of food\, song\, art and meaningful spiritual practice in Citi Plaza.  \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for faith leaders\, clergy and lay\, to raise their voices and tell Citibank to stop funding fossil fuels\, especially liquefied natural gas projects that are ravaging communities in the Gulf South.  \n\n\n\nFaith leaders: please sign the open letter to Citibank!
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/no-faith-in-fossil-fuels/
LOCATION:Citi Plaza\, 388 Greenwich St\, New York\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate & Health,Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Sustainability & Global Affairs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/451107394_1683349795750483_656916570940061219_n.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20240730T150520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T150523Z
UID:10000586-1723129200-1723132800@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:Voting: A Matter of Faith—Preaching on the Importance of Voting
DESCRIPTION:To face the ecological crisis\, we must work to promote healthy self-governance. Voting represents a refusal to cede power to the corporate lobbies that drive greed and environmental destruction. \n\n\n\nPlease join Interfaith Power & Light for their upcoming webinar “Voting: A Matter of Faith—Preaching on the Importance of Voting.” This free event aims to equip religious leaders of all faiths with the tools and skills to inspire their communities to express their values of justice\, hope\, courage and love at the ballot box. \n\n\n\nLearn more and register: https://action.interfaithpowerandlight.org/aug8webinar
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/voting-a-matter-of-faith-preaching-on-the-importance-of-voting/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Climate & Health,Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Educational Initiatives,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Sustainability & Global Affairs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/452665071_891601679680081_3811660205851574071_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20240916T175911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T180259Z
UID:10000592-1726684200-1726689600@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:Online | Peaceful Energy for Renewing the Earth 
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Erin Lothes\, scholar in residence at the Center for Earth Ethics\, for a talk about the critical importance of energy justice and transitioning to renewable\, peaceful energy sources. \n\n\n\nIn this Dr. Erin Lothes will highlight the critical importance for transitioning rapidly to renewable\, peaceful energy and explore energy justice. She will provide a theological framework for caring for our common home\, Earth\, with insights and resources from Laudato Si’ and other aspects of the Christian tradition. Dr. Lothes will share practical ways to engage communities in this great work as they call for change. \n\n\n\nThis is a program of the Tri-State Network\, a coalition of congregations of women religious in Illinois\, Iowa and Wisconsin who focus on peace\, justice and spirituality. It will be offered virtually over Zoom\, with in-person gatherings to watch and discuss together at Benet House Retreat Center (Rock Island\, Illinois) and Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center (Hiawatha\, Iowa). 
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/online-peaceful-energy-for-renewing-the-earth/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Theology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PW-Logo_trans-385-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20241114T161211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T195448Z
UID:10000598-1743753600-1743872400@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:COURSE | "Urban Ecologies\, Environmental Justice and Basic Life Needs"
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, CEE Founder and Executive Director Karenna Gore will co-teach a two-day course\, SU 190 – “Urban Ecologies\, Environmental Justice and Basic Life Needs\,” at Union Theological Seminary with Michael Lewis of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. \n\n\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will examine environmental justice through the lens of air\, water\, food\, shelter and community/culture. It will include an overview of the Environmental Justice movement in the United States and case studies of contemporary concerns in the New York City. We will study bioregional climate-related issues such as current and projected increases in heat\, storm surge\, and sea level rise. We will also look into the sources and effects of pollution and seek to understand aspects of access to healthy food\, water and air. We plan to include an optional walking tour and visit with communities who are on the frontlines of these issues.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/course-urban-ecologies-environmental-justice-and-basic-human-needs/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration,Climate & Health,Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Educational,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Food Systems,Sustainability & Global Affairs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-14-at-11.07.18 AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140957
CREATED:20251028T200656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T190947Z
UID:10000620-1762347600-1762353000@centerforearthethics.org
SUMMARY:Science and Spirituality: An Ethical Stocktake Dialogue to Inspire COP30
DESCRIPTION:Why do we deny or ignore what both science and other ways of knowing teach us about the climate crisis? How can we learn from spiritual traditions and practices to live in balance with nature? \n\n\n\nJoin the Center for Earth Ethics and Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology online on Wednesday\, November 5\, at 1 p.m. (ET) for “Science and Spirituality: An Ethical Stocktake Dialogue to Inspire COP30.” Part of the Global Ethical Stocktake—an initiative of the COP30 presidency led by Minister of the Environment and Climate of Brazil\, Marina Silva—this dialogue will inform the GES report for COP30 and amplify the newly released Living Earth Community website. \n\n\n\nKey Questions \n\n\n\nThe Global Ethical Stocktake seeks answers to five strategic questions. Each dialogue must address at least one of them: \n\n\n\n\nWhy\, even when aware of the risks\, do we deny or ignore what science and traditional knowledge tell us about the climate crisis?\n\n\n\nWhy do we maintain models of production and consumption that harm the most vulnerable and contradict the goals of Mission 1.5°C?\n\n\n\nWhat can be done to ensure that wealthy countries accelerate their transitions and contribute financially to the most vulnerable?\n\n\n\nWhat cultural or spiritual traditions and practices from your community teach how to live in balance with nature?\n\n\n\nHow can we mobilize more people\, leaders\, businesses\, and nations to support fair and ethical change? What values can inspire this mission?\n\n\n\n\nHost: Karenna Gore | Executive Director of  Center for Earth Ethics  \n\n\n\nModerator:  Mary Evelyn Tucker | Co-Director of Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology\, Living Earth Community \n\n\n\nParticipants: \n\n\n\nLyla June Johnston | Musician\, scholar and community organizer of Diné (Navajo)\, Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages \n\n\n\nUrsula Goodenough | Professor Emerita of biology at Washington University in St. Louis; Author of “Sacred Depths of Nature.” \n\n\n\nMelanie Harris | Professor of Black feminist thought and womanist theology at Wake Forest School of Divinity; Director of Food Health and Ecological Well-Being Program  \n\n\n\nMirian Vilela | Executive Director of Earth Charter International Secretariat\, Executive Director of the Center for Education for Sustainable Development at University for Peace \n\n\n\nSteve Kolmes | Editor of Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development; Professor Emeritus of environmental studies at University of Portland 
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/science-and-spirituality-an-ethical-stocktake-dialogue-to-inspire-cop30/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Indigenous Wisdom, Values & Rights,Sustainability & Global Affairs,Theology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforearthethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SPIRIT-OF-PLACE-2.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR