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Rights of Nature & Ecocentric Law
Holy Land Living Water
The Center for Earth Ethics is grateful to be continuing to work with our friends at ECO-PEACE MIDDLE EAST following the inspired Sacred Rivers Interfaith ceremony at Union Theological Seminary and the Hudson River during Climate Week. The Center's Mindahi Bastida will join UNITY EARTH's international delegation for an historic pilgrimage in February 2020. Holy […]
Reframing Environmental Jurisprudence towards Interconnection
Columbia Law School 435 West 116th Street, New York, New York, United StatesJerome Greene Hall, Room 104, Columbia Law School435 West 116th Street, New York Join us to learn about the future of environmental jurisprudence in light of climate change and biodiversity loss. Topics will include the rights of nature, rights of future generations, and other Earth-centered paradigms. Panelists include Paulette Jordan, Save the American Salmon, Janet Maccillivray, Seeding Sovereignty, Karenna […]
Online Presentation | Water: An Indigenous Perspective
It is important for the world to consider Indigenous world views in relation to water. We invite you to listen. "Water: An Indigenous Perspective" is a Fireside Chat between Havasupai, Tewa and Hopi Elder Mona Polacca and Karenna Gore from the Center for Earth Ethics. This dialogue co-sponsored by the United Confederation of Taíno People, the NGO Committee on the Rights […]
Discussion | Hearing Nature’s Voice: Perspectives from Law, Ethics, Business and Science
James Chapel 90 Claremont Avenue, New York, New York, United StatesHow can the world transition from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism? Join us on Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m. for “Hearing Nature’s Voice,” a discussion of why humans must shift away from their extractive and destructive dispositions towards nature. Using modalities such as rights of nature, rights of future generations, earth ethics and nature-based governance, the […]
Online | Freedom to Be: Perspectives on the 2022 UN Report on Indigenous Peoples and the Concept of Freedom of Religion or Belief
RSVP On Wednesday, December 6 at 3 p.m. EST, join the Center for Earth Ethics for Freedom to Be, a conversation about the intersection of Indigenous issues, the concept of freedom of religion or belief, and the climate crisis. This virtual discussion will feature Indigenous voices who will explore how international Indigenous communities are affected […]
Online | Rights of Nature – From Anthropocentrism to Ecocentrism
In this webinar organized by Riverkeeper, CEE Executive Director Karenna Gore, a Riverkeeper board member, will be joined by Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights and Riverkeeper Advisory Board Member Steven “Owl” Smith of the Ramapo Munsee Nation to discuss the movement for the “Rights of Nature.” This movement is focused […]
Course | Ecological Restoration & Environmental Justice: Earth Repair
Course Description: Communities around the world work on ecological restoration projects to restore health and balance to damaged ecosystems. With physical and biological aspects, ecological restoration is also spiritual and cultural work, addressing the wounds inflicted on people as well as land. Students learn from restoration projects that rely on complex “ways of knowing,” where […]
Freedom to Be: Indigenous Perspectives on How Development Models Affect Their Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief
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 […]