This lecture is part of the partnership lecture series between The Graduate Theological Union and United Nations Environment Programme’s Faith for Earth Initiative.

In this discussion, leaders in environmental focused organizations exchange ideas on how to promote interfaith collaboration and inclusive perspectives to ecosystem restoration.

Additional topics covered in this lecture include:

Views, ideas, and practices on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration related issues and activities
Examples of religious sects and practices engaging with conservation efforts and organizations

Lecture participants include:

Gopal Patel Director of BhumiGlobal
Chantal Elkin Head of the Beliefs &
Values Programme at WWF
Tom Barasa Consultant with WWF on faith tree growing, from Kenya.
Andrew Schwartz Center for Earth Ethics
Laura D'Arcy Trillion TreesSheren Shrestha Manager – Wildlife Programs, WWF Nepal

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