Webinars and presentations we have heard about that might be useful for you and your parish, school, or organization. ENJOY!
Past Climate Justice Presentations
Climate Change and the American Religion – November 10, 2021
from Peter Thuesen and the IUPUI Senior Academy
Climate change is real, and the danger is urgent. Can religion contribute to meaningful change, or are the main solutions political? Join Peter Thuesen, author of Tornado God, to discuss one of the biggest challenges of our time.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
2021 Faith Climate Summit (H-IPL) – October 10, 2021
from Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
An in-person (Teter Retreat and Organic Farm) and and online event with keynote speaker, sharing among diverse faith groups, live music and food trucks.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Planet in Crisis: What are the Root Causes & Solutions? – September 8, 2021
from Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach
Signs of crisis are happening for everyone to see. But how did we get here – what are the “root causes” of this crisis – and how can we change course in order to build a more joyful, sustainable future?
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’ – Part IIII – September 2, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Fr. Christopher Droste and Creation Care Commission member Laura Sheehan will discuss Laudato Si in Indiana.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’ – Part III – August 26, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Fr. Terry Ehrman , C.S.C. will discuss Ecological Education and Action related to Chapters 5&6 of Laudato Si’.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’: Part II – August 19, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Sr. Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick, OSB, and Sarah Mundell discuss the Church’s encyclical, Laudato Si’, in part 2 of a 4 part series on the social doctrine of the Church.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’ – Part 1 – August 12, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and Dr. Phil Sakimoto discuss the Church’s encyclical, Laudato Si’, in part 1 of a 4 part series on the social doctrine of the Church.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap, divestment from fossil fuels and mining for Catholic Institutions – July 26, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Discussion of the the IEA Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap, commissioned by the International Energy Agency (IEA), first divestment legislation in Main (the USA), Vatican and discuss a pathway for Catholic community to end fossil fuels globally and in the countries of a Global South and shift every Catholic institution onto a renewable and low carbon path.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Refugee Lens Investing – June 17, 2021
from Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative
Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative’s monthly community forum for June will focus on Refugee Lens Investing – the deployment of capital toward refugees and the communities hosting them.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Stepping Forward for the Global Common Good (Workshop 1: Global Rules, Local Solutions) – June 12, 2021
from EcoJesuit
Ecojesuit launches Stepping Forward for a Global Common Good, a workshop series to promote the urgency of understanding and participating in the COP26 process.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Dialogue on Energy and Fossil Fuels: Global Catholic Divestment – May 19, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
An online dialogue during Laudato Si’ Week to raise awareness about the role of energy and fossil fuels in the crisis of our common home, including health impacts, while bringing attention to the Vatican’s divestment guidelines and the largest faith and Catholic divestment commitment to date.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Catholic Action Team May Virtual Conference – May 15, 2021
from Citizen’s Climate Lobby Catholic Action Team
CCL’s Catholic Action Team invites you to our very first virtual CCL Catholic Conference marking the sixth anniversary of the release of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’. With special messages from Bishop John Stowe from the Diocese of Lexington, Bishop Robert McElroy from the Diocese of San Diego, and Jose Aguto from Catholic Climate Covenant.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Film Screening: The Condor and the Eagle – April 20, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
A screening and panel discussion of The Condor and the Eagle, a film highlighting how indigenous peoples and communities of color are protecting their peoples, and the air, land, waters, and beings upon which they depend and hold sacred, from profound threats.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
How Catholic Sisters are Helping to Save the Earth — and You Can Too – April 13, 2021
from EarthBeat and Global Sisters Report
Catholic Sisters have long been involved in efforts to protect the environment, address climate change and care for creation. Sr. Sheila Kinsey brings a global view from her vantage point in Rome on how sisters around the world are effecting positive change. Sr. Melinda Roper will share the grassroots efforts of her teamwork with local communities in the particularly sensitive eco-environment of Darién, Panama. Join us for a special hour-long conversation moderated by EarthBeat Editor Barbara Fraser and GSR Editor Gail DeGeorge for insights and inspiration by these sisters on the some of the pressing needs of our planet, how sisters are making a difference – and you can too.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
A Laudato Si’ Focus on Environmental Justice, Part 2 – February 22, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Part 2 in the series with leaders in environmental and economic justice from across the country.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
2021 Renewable Energy (Virtual) Lobby Day – February 5, 2021
from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light
Join fellow Hoosier from around the state promote care for creation virtually to state legislators.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
A Laudato Si’ Focus on Environmental Justice (Part 1) – January 21, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Dr. Catherine Wright will unpack the meaning of environmental justice and how Catholic Social Teaching (in particular Laudato Si’) gives us a helpful lens to view and act on this important issue. Veronica Coptis will present on respectful collaboration with area residents living with the daily impacts of fossil fuel extraction, to improve oversight of and accountability for fossil fuel extraction and use, and protect public and environmental health.
The second part of the series will be scheduled in February.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Dr. Robert Bullard – Father of Environmental Justice – December 1, 2020
from Emory University
Emory Climate Talks presents Dr. Robert D. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books that address sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, disasters, emergency response, and community resilience, smart growth, and regional equity.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Indianapolis and Climate Change – November 5, 2020
from IUPUI / Kheprw Institute
Part of the Environmental Justice Seminar with critical conversations about climate change, pollution, and social justice. Readings at: https://anthropocenes.org/environmental-justice-seminar
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Indianapolis and Environmental Justice – October 12, 2020
from IUPUI / Kheprw Institute
Part of the Environmental Justice Seminar with critical conversations about climate change, pollution, and social justice. Readings at: https://anthropocenes.org/environmental-justice-seminar
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Walking in Faithful Citizenship and the ICC – October 10, 2020
from Indiana Catholic Conference
During this webinar, ICC’s Executive Director Angela Espada and Associate Director Alexander Mingus will discuss the important work of the ICC, how the faithful play a critical role in state and federal politics, and the US Conference of Catholic Bishop’s political guide, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
I’m Catholic, How Should I Discern? Conscience, Discernment, and Voting as an Act of Love – September 29, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
The 3rd webinar in this series to assist Catholics in understanding the Church’s teaching on conscience and discernment as it relates to their vote ahead of the November 3rd U.S. general elections — and beyond, as our nation and planet face historic challenges that require Catholics to bring our values to the public square and help shape engagement for a better world. Speakers will discuss not only the importance of particular issues when discerning, but also candidate character and moral values.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Climate Change, Our Faith Values, and 2020 – September 14, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Second of 5 in the series which aims to Understand how Catholic social teaching (CST) and creation care are essential to the fullness of faith and the Church’s mission; Facilitate courageous conversations about climate change and Catholic civic participation; Apply Catholic Social Teaching, including creation care, to form one’s conscience ahead of the 2020 elections.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Green Team Summit 2020 – September 13, 2020
from Faith in Place
From Sept 13 – 17, join our Illinois neighbors for a virtual summit with FREE workshops nightly. Must register by 12pm CST each day to attend. Topics will connect the dots between the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and racial justice.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Catholic Social Teaching, Politics, and the Fullness of Faith – September 10, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
First of 5 in the series which aims to Understand how Catholic social teaching (CST) and creation care are essential to the fullness of faith and the Church’s mission; Facilitate courageous conversations about climate change and Catholic civic participation; Apply Catholic Social Teaching, including creation care, to form one’s conscience ahead of the 2020 elections.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Economy of Francesco on-life seminars – August 1, 2020
from Economy of Francesco
The Economy of Francesco, an initiative during the Laudato Si’ Anniversary year, organized an 11 webinar series “On-Life Seminars: moving towards a post-Covid better world” meant to explore some of the themes and challenges of today’s economy and integral ecology.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Breathing in a Time of Crises – June 29, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
We are living in a time of multiple crises, all calling us to take action. In the summer of 2020, racism, a global pandemic, climate change, pollution, wildfires, and detained immigrants, are all crises that we must confront. How are these multiple crises connected? How do the words, “I can’t breathe” connect to our faith? How can the tools of mindfulness meditation and compassion drawn from our faith guide us in responding appropriately in constructive ways, so that the Earth and all beings may flourish?
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy