Join us for a powerful interfaith conversation exploring how the world’s major religions are responding to the climate crisis. Spiritual leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism will share insights from their traditions, offer calls to action, and reflect on the moral and ethical dimensions of climate responsibility.

Kindly note that this event will run 90 minutes

This event will be moderated by Tarah Foster, our amazing instructor with the Learning for Action program at Terra.do where she guides global fellows through a 12-week immersive journey, blending science, systems thinking, and personal agency. With a background in biological science and a deep commitment to inclusive climate education, she designs learning experiences that empowers others to take meaningful action. In addition to hosting this panel, Tarah curates events that foster connection, spark climate conversations, and support others in finding their path in the climate space. 

Our panelists include:

• Irene Woodard is a mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She is a co-founder and active leader of the Shambhala Touching the Earth Collective. She became GreenFaith's first Buddhist Fellow and is Vice-Chair of the Board. On the Sky Lake Governing Council, she is a lifetime Kasung and Kado student and Senior Teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.

• Fletcher Harper is a pioneer of the global religious environmental movement. He has helped spearhead the faith-based fossil fuel divestment movement, mobilized tens of thousands of people of faith for climate marches and public actions, and built GreenFaith from a New Jersey-focused group into a global organization with staff in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. He co-founded Shine, an international campaign that brings religious leaders together to achieve universal access to clean energy, and the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative.

• Nouhad Awwad is the Ummah for Earth Campaigner and Global Outreach Coordinator at Greenpeace-MENA, celebrated for her profound contributions to climate activism and youth empowerment. She holds a BSc in Environmental Health and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Policy Planning from the American University of Beirut. Nouhad's work spans national, regional, and international efforts to integrate climate resilience into social and economic systems, addressing systemic vulnerabilities and advocating for sustainable development.

• Dr Mirele Goldsmith is an environmental psychologist, educator, and activist. Mirele is an expert in how to change human behavior to solving environmental problems and build a sustainable future. She is the founder of Jewish Earth Alliance, a national advocacy coalition raising a moral voice on climate change to the US Congress.

• Vijayendra Kadalabal is a community educator and advocate affiliated with Hindus for Human Rights, with a deep commitment to environmental justice rooted in his work with Indigenous youth India. His efforts center on promoting ecological sustainability, intergenerational equity, and pluralistic Hindu values that honor the sacredness of the Earth. Vijayendra brings a systems-thinking approach to climate justice, emphasizing the intersection of spirituality, social equity, and environmental stewardship.

This event is a unique opportunity to witness the shared values that unite diverse faiths in the pursuit of climate justice.