The The Denial Files (from the BBC) is a podcast with the scientist who developed the hockey-stick graph – in 2013 – which alerted our entire planet to the threat of global warming. Here, Professor Mann talks about the denial of climate change (who the deniers are) and the impact of disinformation on social media. Take a look and listen to Professor Mann here: The Denial Files: Disinformation and Climate Change.
The Parliament of the World’s Religions, a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, concluded its eighth convening Monday (Oct. 18). With a central theme of “Opening Our Hearts to the World: Compassion in Action,” the virtual event’s presenters spoke on interfaith understanding, religious prejudice, gender equality and healing in difficult times. To address climate change, we must first address gender inequity. Read more here.
The Hindu Declaration on Climate Change was first presented at the Melbourne Parliament of the World’s Religions in 2009. It has weathered the tempests of Climate Change to utter the core of Sananthana Dharma: Bhumi Devi is our Mother. You can read the Hindu Declaration on Climate Change.
The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) believes that effective environmental action comes from building support across a wide array of Jewish viewpoints. Therefore, it is necessary to have informed discussions about the risks and advantages of different energy sources and environmental actions. You may read The Jewish Environmental and Energy Imperative.
The Sao Paulo Declaration on Planetary Health was published in the British medical journal, The Lancet. The launch of this Declaration was co-sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and it is an extraordinary document coming from not only the medical community but hundreds of kindred organisations. It has key messages for the agricultural secor, for artists and poets, for financial institutions, health practitioners, and for technology professionals to name a few. You can read an introduction (from The Lancet) and download the Sao Paulo Declaration on Planetary Health
Scottish Interfaith Week has the theme Together for Our Planet. Scottish Interfaith Week – hosted by Interfaith Scotland and Interfaith Glasgow – will run from 31 October – 7 November 2021. Many events are planned. A Digital Toolkit for Scottish Interfaith Week is available here.
