We journey towards climate-friendly lifestyles, making a difference by practicing our deepest beliefs and values, being public leaders that inspire others to act, and influencing the institutional and systemic levels.
We represent diverse traditions -- from Christianity to Buddhism, Islam to Hinduism, Animism to Judaism --, different teachings, cultures, and ways of life, all working together in our local contexts and daily lives to create a flourishing world. We are taking action 3 priority areas that can lower our footprint the most: transport, diet, and home energy use.
We meet regularly in an online hub to get to know each other, root ourselves in our religious and spiritual teachings and practices, share our joys and difficulties regarding the challenges of taking the car less, or reducing meat consumption, or furthermore purchasing renewable energy to power our homes -- there is nothing like a good conversation around a drink!
I'm really looking forward to not having to travel so that I can get back down to my spiritual practice -- which at its essence is to be grounded in your locality, and not to be worried too much about what's happening tomorrow or what's happening in far-off lands, just really be present where you are.
read full storyDiversos líderes religiosos y espirituales de todo el mundo están haciendo compromisos personales para vivir una vida sostenible. Al tomar acciones climáticas a nivel individual y familiar, estos líderes religiosos están practicando sus valores e inspirando a los demás miembros de su comunidad.
Baha'i, Switzerland, President of the International Environment Forum
As a Baha'i, my whole life has been devoted to environmental protection and education for sustainability, both professionally as a scientist and in the Baha'i community.
That is why I commit to make my next car a hybrid or electric car!
Muslim, Interfaith & Community Alliances Director of ISNA (Islamic Society of North America)
We have been entrusted to care for all creation and maintain the planet’s balance through moderation. We will all be held accountable.
That is why I commit to reduce food waste in my home by 50%
Co-Founder of 3BL Associates, Public-Planet Partnerships, Recipes for Wellbeing, Diabetes.bh, Diversity on Board. (FRSA) Bahrain
The Sufi tradition reflects that we must read nature as if it is scripture. My commitment is motivated towards contributing to protecting that ultimate scripture.
I commit to
Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance
I commit to a vegetarian diet and to power my home with 100% renewable energy.
General Secretary, Friends World Committee for Consultation (Quakers)
Why?
“The spiritual imperative I feel as a Quaker and as a Christian to love one another is at the heart of my life and my relationships, with people and with the earth”.
Commitment
Purchase renewable energy to power my home
Archbishop of Cape Town, Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
I pledge to use more gas at home than electricity, to tree planting after major travelling and to continue abstaining from eating meat.
Chair - Angligreen Anglican Church Southern Queensland Environment Group (“Angligreen”)
I commit to 100% renewable energy in my home.
My motivation is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth as I recognize that climate change is a most serious threat to the lives of the present and future generations.
Primate of Sweden and Archbishop of Uppsala Sweden
I commit to eat at least five vegetarian meals each week.
Catholic, USA, co-president of Pax Christi International
I believe deeply in the sacredness of creation and have tried to live lightly on the earth for many years.
I commit to walk or use a bicycle for my repeated errands
Franciscan Friar and teacher
This seems a natural corollary of seeing the earth as sacred and even the Body of Christ.
I commit to plan for non-stop flights - to avoid connecting flights or layovers.
Co-Founder of the Jewish Ecological Coalition (JECO) Australia
To take care of God's world for those humans, animals and species struggling today, and into the future.
I commit to:
Vivir el cambio puede ser más fácil y más gratificante cuando compartimos nuestras experiencias. Estas historias de cambio de amplia participación, nos recuerdan que todas y todos estamos juntos en esto; nos ofrece lecciones, recomendaciones y reflexiones espirituales para un futuro floreciente.
Al contar historias personales dentro de nuestra comunidad, reafirmamos nuestra responsabilidad de cuidar nuestro planeta compartido. ¿Te unes con nosotros?