Faith communities at COP27

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climate, climate change, climate justice, cop27, faith, World Council of Churches

I went to COP27 as a WCC delegate and below is a reflection, “Faith Communities at COP27” posted by the WCC. This piece is on the importance of faith communities to be present at COP27 and the need to fight for climate justice.

COP27 is being held 7-18 November, in the cradle of civilization: the magnificent Egypt. Behind the backdrop of ancient pyramids, the Red Sea, Mount Sinai, and the Nile River, numerous heads of states and world leaders descended upon COP27 at Sharm El-Sheikh to negotiate and act upon climate change policies which affect us worldwide.

During the first week of COP27, the Interfaith Liaison Committee gathered for a coordination meeting.  The platform is co-chaired by the World Council of Churches through which many partners can relate to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change during climate talks. Photo: Valter Hugo Muniz/WCC

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Planetary Solidarity

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church, climate change, climate justice, Fortress Press, Hilda Koster, Planetary Solidarity, racism, Spirit, theology, water justice, World Council of Churches

I gave a talk, Planetary Solidarity: A Conversation on Theology, Climate, and Gender Justice during a luncheon at Regis College.

WCC Meeting on Climate Justice

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climate change, climate justice, ecumenical, Indigenous Peoples, Native Americans, sustainability, World Council of Churches

I have been part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Working Group on Climate Justice. We have met online during the pandemic, so it was wonderful to see everyone face to face in Ban Herrenalb, Germany August 27-29, 2022.

Urgency to act now for climate justice

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Balli Balli, climate change, climate crisis, climate justice, COP26, Glasgow, Making Peace with the Earth, World Council of Churches

I was very glad that I attended COP26 with the World Council of Churches. Here is my reflection on COP26 and climate crisis for the World Council of Churches.

A group of young women carrying a dead tree during the Fridays for Future march for COP26, in Glasgow, UK, 5 November 2021.
 
Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC

COP26 Summit: Spirituality and the Climate Crisis

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carbon emissions, climate change, climate justice, climate marches, COP26, Spirituality & Health, World Council of Churches

My new article on COP26 for Spirituality and Health Magazine.

Gathered in my Name

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climate change, climate justice, Faith and Leadership, Gathered in My Name, pandemic, peace, sustainability, William T. Cavanaugh, World Council of Churches, World Environment Day

I contributed a chapter to a new book, Gathered in my Name: Ecumenism in the World Church (Studies in World Catholicism) edited by William T. Cavanaugh

Climate Justice talk at First Presbyterian Church Ann Arbor

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climate change, climate justice, Faith and Leadership, First Presbyterian Ann Arbor, hope, Making Peace with the Earth, Planetary Solidarity, World Council of Churches

I am honored to be giving a talk on “Climate Justice: Why Should We Care?” at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor on April 26, 2020.

It was supposed to be a live in person talk, but due to the pandemic, I will be doing it via Zoom. The presentation will be available later for the public.

Honoring Tradition Keepers and Change Agents as Earth Day Turns 50

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Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, climate change, climate justice, Earth Day, faith, Panel, World Council of Churches

The “Women of Faith: Change Agents as Earth Day Turns 50”  March 17, 4:30 PM, at the CSW64 in NYC was cancelled due to the coronavirus.

The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has decided to put on virtual dialogue for April 6, 2020 830 am EST.

I hope you can join me.

COP 25 Press Conference: United in Faiths

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COP25, GreenFaith, Holy See, interfaith, Madrid, meatless, Multifaith, press conference, World Council of Churches

I was honored to be on a Press Conference Panel at COP25 in Madrid, Spain.

Tzu Chi Foundation put an Interfaith Faith Press Conference with Fr. Joshtrom Kureethadam from the Vatican, Nana Firman (Green Faith), Dr. Martin Kopp (via Video), Grace Ji-Sun Kim & Branda Huang ( moderator).

Panel on Climate Justice at COP25

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climate change, climate justice, COP25, eco-justice, gender justice, Panel, sustainability, UN, World Council of Churches

What a pleasure to be on this panel on “Climate Justice” at COP25 in Madrid, Spain.

I discussed how racism, colonialism, empire, white privilege, sexuality, ableism, classism all intersect and influence climate change.

I am inspired by those on the panel to share how #intersectionality can be used to address and demand for #climatejustice during this pivotal moment in time. #COP25 #WCC