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Saving the Planet: An Ethical Imperative. Panel discussion w/ Bill McKibben
The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York 12 West 12th Street, New York, New YorkJoin our friends for this April 16th panel with Bill McKibben which includes CEE Advisory Board Co-Chair, scientist, theologian, Union Theological Seminary alum, and founder of the Hudson Valley Environmental Justice Coalition Rev. Dr. Gregory Simpson! Other speakers include Miranda Massie, Director and Founder of the Climate Museum; Erik Bottcher, environmentalist and New York City […]
The Sacred Earth: Jewish Perspectives on our Planet
Earth Day Book Release Brunchfor The Sacred Earth, Edited by Rabbi Andy KahnIn-person and Livestream Rabbi Andy Kahn welcomes you to a light brunch event featuring a short presentation by Rob Watson, temple member and inventor of LEED environmental building standards, about the current state of the science on climate change, followed by a conversation between Rabbi […]
Book Launch | “The Planet You Inherit” by Larry Rasmussen
Union Theological Seminary 3041 Broadway, New York, New York, United StatesRoom AD 30, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Our children's and grandchildren's generation will face a different world, one affected by climate instability, mass uncertainty, and breathtaking extinction. In fact, the next generation will face the reality that human activity is changing the planet from one geological epoch to another. From […]
Virtual Event | Freedom to Be: The role of Indigenous spiritualities in averting climate catastrophe and safeguarding planetary health
This virtual panel will explore how this Indigenous spiritualities intersect with the climate crisis. Panelists will explore at how global Indigenous communities are affected by the same extractionist industries and land removal policies that drive climate change. They will investigate how Indigenous spiritualities' intrinsic connection to the environment and Earth can support an ecologically focused […]
Applications Due | Resilience and Resolve: A Climate Justice Training for New York City Faith Communities
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Center for Earth Ethics will host a one-day training at Union Theological Seminary to support faith leaders engaging with their communities in the context of the climate crisis. Confirmed speakers on the program include Rev. Dr. Timothy Adkins-Jones, Roberto Múkaro Borrero, Dr. Christian Braneon, Amy Chester, Rev. Dr. Kelly […]
Action | Climate, Jobs, and Justice Day of Action
Join one of eight mobilizations taking place across New York State for climate, jobs, and justice. Almost four years after the passage of New York’s landmark Climate Law, we’re fighting to implement it. This year, we won big in the New York State budget, but there’s still work to do. Join NY Renews, a coalition […]
Conference | Clinical Climate Change 2023: Clinical Care for Workers in the Climate Crisis
This fifth Clinical Climate Change conference, organized by the Institute for Exposomic Research of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will explore the intersection of climate change and health. This hybrid conference, which will be held at Mount Sinai and online, is aimed at a broad audience of allied health professionals and researchers […]
Conference | The Right to a Healthy Environment: Looking Ahead
Episcopal Church Center 815 Second Avenue, New York, New York, United StatesA Program in Observance of World Environment Day A Pre-Parliament Event of the August 2023 Convening of The Parliament of the World’s Religions The Right to a Healthy Environment was approved overwhelmingly as a basic human right by the UN General Assembly in July 2023, the first recognition of a new basic human right since […]
Action | Biden, #StopMVP Now!
President Biden faced fierce opposition when he approved the Willow oil drilling project. If he does it again with the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the response will be even greater. Join People vs. Fossil Fuels in front of the White House to demand Biden stop the MVP.
Training | Resilience and Resolve: A Climate Justice Training for New York City Faith Communities
Union Theological Seminary 3041 Broadway, New York, New York, United StatesOn Friday, June 9, 2023, the Center for Earth Ethics will host a one-day training at Union Theological Seminary to support faith leaders engaging with their communities in the context of the climate crisis. Confirmed speakers on the program include Rev. Dr. Timothy Adkins-Jones, Roberto Múkaro Borrero, Dr. Christian Braneon, Amy Chester, Rev. Dr. Kelly […]
Online | Global Reflections on Faith and Food Systems: Policymakers and International Leaders Sharing Insights
On Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. (New York time), the Faith + Food Coalition will host the first of three online briefings addressing food systems transformation and global food security. This is the first of three planned briefings leading up to the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome in July. Confirmed speakers include Iyad Abu Moghli (UNEP […]
Online | Global Reflections on Faith and Food Systems: Grassroots and Local Voices Leading the Change
“Global Reflections on Faith and Food systems: A Progress Review on the UN Food Systems Summit” will bring together the leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations, interfaith groups and key decision-makers within the UN system. This briefing is part of the Faith + Food Coalition work leading up to leading up to the UN Food Systems […]