Across Australia, Australian Religious Response to Climate Change supporters – and fellow travellers of good will – will have the opportunity to attend Week of Living the Change celebrations in the week of October 7 – 14. Here, we bring you video of Australians from different faiths and religious traditions on why they are Living the Change.
- We believe the Earth is a sacred gift.
- We believe each of us has the responsibility to live in a way that supports and sustains our common home.
While world leaders have agreed to keep global warming to a 1.5⁰C limit, current trends have us headed for at least twice that level and a truly devastating future. We urgently need a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.
Here, we have religious and community leaders of Australia speak about Living the Change
Hinduism: Vani Shukla of South Australia
Christianity: Rev. Dr Peter Catt
The Anglican Dean of Brisbane the Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt tells us how he’s “Living the Change” in 2018.
Christian: Ben Thurley,
Relationships Manager, International Nepal Fellowship
Christian Ben Thurley tells us how he’s “Living the Change” in 2018.
Buddhism: Philippa Rowland
Australian Mahayana Buddhist Philippa Rowland tells us how she’s “Living the Change” in 2018.
(Philippa Rowland is President of the Multifaith Association of South Australia)
Catholicsm: Sr Elizabeth Young, RSM
Australian Catholic Sister of Mercy, Elizabeth Young, tells us how she’s “Living the Change” in 2018.
Judaism: Rabbi Jonathan Keren-Black
Australian Rabbi Jonathan Keren-Black tells us how he’s “Living the Change” in 2018.
Global Week of Living the Change
7-14 October 2018
During these seven days, we will hold the Initiative’s first Global Week, celebrating with more than 100 local events in faith communities around the world. This will be a joyous occasion to come together as the world’s faith communities and commemorate the changes we are all living for a flourishing world. Will your community join us?
Learn More about the first Global Week of Living the Change here.
