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COP29 Report: Progress on Climate Finance

Allegra Lovejoy December 18, 2024

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, which met in November in Baku, Azerbaijan, climate finance took center stage. Climate finance has been a significant focus of international climate negotiations since 2009. As a virtual delegate to COP29 representing the Episcopal Church, I paid close attention to the dialogues on this topic. Climate Finance Explained Climate finance refers to financial resources given as grants, loans and investments to support

Tim Guinee Webinar Explores Health and Justice Costs of Gas Stove Emissions

Ned Joyner December 17, 2024

“Character is defined not in moments of ease, but in moments of hardship. The mettle of a sailor isn’t defined when his ship is calm and at anchor—it’s in the maelstrom. And we know there are frightening clouds on the horizon.” Actor and climate activist Tim Guinee made this observation at the beginning of a December 5 webinar, organized by the Center for Earth Ethics, that explored the often-overlooked health

Reflections from Ratiwennahní:rats

Olivia “Liv” Watyana’li:yo Bigtree December 12, 2024

One founding cornerstone of Center for Earth Ethics is to support Indigenous Peoples in living out their traditional ways. We have come to understand that helping hold time and space to focus on original languages is a good way to do that. We are mindful of the way that these languages convey special meaning and knowledge about the interrelationships within the web of life. We are also cognizant of the

CEE and URI Publish Youth-Focused Report Ahead of Biodiversity COP

Samira Siddique November 14, 2024

“Ecosystem restoration can revive local traditions and deepen our bonds with land, water and other species. This is especially true when the restoration efforts are guided by the values, culture and spirituality (VCS) of the people living in the community. A strengthened connection with Earth and with one another supports unique and thriving localities.” This key finding anchors a new report from Center for Earth Ethics and United Religions Initiative:

UPROSE Festival Celebrates Justice and a Regenerative Economy

Taylar Enlow October 22, 2024

“We are taught to leave the Earth even better than we found it.” Kadjahtou Balde shared this Muslim perspective on regeneration and community practices during the interfaith panel on climate justice and a just transition organized by the Center for Earth Ethics. The panel was hosted by climate justice organization UPROSE during their “Climate Justice Lives Here!” community festival on September 28 at Pier 4 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. In addition to

Eighth Global South Summit Emphasizes Connections and Solutions

Timothy Cross October 22, 2024

On Friday, September 27, 40 climate advocates, activists, researchers and scholars gathered for the eighth annual Global South Summit, which was organized by the South Carolina-based New Alpha Community Development Corporation and hosted at Union Theological Seminary by the Center for Earth Ethics. In welcoming the guests, CEE Executive Director Karenna Gore praised the organizers for “playing a leadership role in convening a conversation, during Climate Week, when the UN General Assembly is