Sustainable development

Optimistic spirit pervades Bahá'í participation in 'Preach-In' events for environment

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:58:59 -0400

Roles played by Baha'is in the national Preach-In on Global Warming Feb. 11–13 ranged widely in scale and scope. But they shared an optimistic spirit and a conviction that our individual actions can make a difference.

Brilliant Star wins APEX Award of Excellence for Green Writing

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:38:19 -0400

Brilliant Star magazine, published for children ages 8–12 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States, received a 2010 APEX Award of Excellence for Green Writing.

U.S. Baha’is join international religious leaders in call for action on the environment, poverty, peace

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:46:05 -0400

For the first time, Baha’is were among more than 80 representatives of the world’s major faith traditions participating in the World Religions Summit held this week at the University of Winnipeg, just ahead of the G8 and G20 summits in Toronto.

Alternatives to consumer culture focus of new Baha'i document

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:22:22 -0400

NEW YORK — A new statement challenging the common assumption that human beings are slaves to self-interest and consumerism has been issued by the Baha'i International Community.

Climate ethics is talking point at Copenhagen conference

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:32:38 -0500

Acceptance of the ethical dimension of climate change has risen to a new level of importance in discussions at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, say members of the Baha'i delegation.

Bridge builder Peter Adriance wins interfaith honor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:34 -0400

For nearly 20 years Peter Adriance has been building bridges as the National Spiritual Assembly's nongovernmental organization liaison for sustainable development.

Interfaith environmental gathering creates climate of sharing

shane — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:12:00 -0400

How many people of faith does it take to change the environment? As many as are willing to believe they can make a difference. In this day and age members of different faiths are working together to foster sustainability and address global warming.

Responding to the challenges of climate change and sustainability

shane — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:30:33 -0400

*Post-conference update

What is the relationship between ethical and spiritual principles and the practical actions of individuals and communities facing global environmental change?

The International Environment Forum, a Baha'i-inspired organization, tackles this issue at its 11th annual conference, co-organized by the Bahá'í Community of Canada, Oct. 12-14 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.