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• How Buddhist monks in Ladakh are fighting climate change

  Buddhists Monks in the Himalayas are taking a stand to climate change. On Earth Day 2018, thousands of people came together in the village of Yerat to plant trees. The region is rapidly losing glaciers, causing a shortage in water supply to the villages in the area who rely on snowmelt for water. The volunteers were inspired to participate due to their devotion to His Holiness Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche and his vision for "a more verdant and organic Ladakh."
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Tawfiq Halabi

  Tawfiq Halabai, Head of the Union of Druze Imams at the Ministry of Interior in the State of Israel, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel, and expresses love and respect for all people practicing different religions as they gather for Earth Day. He advocates for peace and love for the Earth and all people and animals in it.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi

  His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of he Al Ihsan Charity Association, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with words from the Qur'an for Earth Day. He closes his message by saying that we are responsible for the Earth, and that it belongs to the Creator, not just to us.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Grand Master Hun Yuan

  Grand Master Hun Yuan, from the Hsien Fo Temple, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions Youtube channel about the importance of including the Earth's environment in education. Because of the values we place on the economy and technology, the environment is in danger. We should be rethinking how we treat it and what we can be doing to help the planet. He says that the best thing about religion is love and peace, and it is the answer to preserving the world.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ven. Dr. Doojai, Mr. Taxation, & Mr. Phrakrusuwanphothidvaratham

  Ven. Dr. Doojai, Mr. Taxation, & Mr. Phrakrusuwanphothidvaratham speak on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a message of thanks to those who are doing their part to save the planet. They are actively mobilizing and working for the betterment of the planet and appreciate those who are doing their part as well.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ambassador Anil Trigunayat

  Ambassador Anil Trigunayat, of the Vivekananda International Foundation, speaks on the Parliament of the World Religions' Youtube channel with a message about Earth Day. He believes that everything is connected and that we must work together to preserve the Earth.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Haji Syed Salman Chishty

  Haji Syed Salman Chishty, chairman of the Chishty Foundation, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a greeting of peace to the human family,. He prays over Earth Day for noble intentions and heart to heart connections between people and unconditional love. He hopes that we bring unconditional love to our every day lives and the people we serve.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Rabbi Gabriel Hagai

  Rabbi Gabriel Hagai, faculty member of the Catholic University of Paris, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel and encourages bringing peace, consciousness, and solidarity to Earth Day. His message highlights the importance of clean water and how water is more important to people than oil and gas, and with a lack of clean water human beings and nature suffer. He prays for change and peace on Earth.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

  His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle- Selassie, President Crown Council of Ethiopia, appears on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a wish that Earth Day 2020 is filled with peace and love and solidarity to make the Earth a better place.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ambassador Mussie Hailu

  Ambassador Mussie Hailu, Director of Global Partnerships of the United Religions Initiative, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a message to care for Earth as we would like to be cared for in return. He calls for us to recognize how Mother Earth has sustained us and that we should treat all living things with compassion.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Rocky Dawuni

  Rocky Dawuni, a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Environment for Africa, speaks on The Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel and offers encouragement for the human family to make the decision to save the planet and restore it. It is our job as tenders to the planet to take care of it for future generations. He calls on all tribes and families to "rise and stand" for the Earth and each other.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ben Bowler

  Ben Bowler, Executive Director at Unity Earth, appears on the Parliament of the World's Religions Youtube channel to offer a message for Earth Day's celebration. He prays for unity of the human family and for us to gain a new appreciation for our planet. He hopes the 50th Anniversary will raise awareness for environmental concern and he encourages people to take on environmental responsibility, and to become stewards of our beloved Earth.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Jason Kelly

  Jason Kelly, a Mutthi Mutthi spokesperson from Australia, addresses Earth Day with a prayer on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel. He states that it has always been the way of indigenous peoples to have a responsibility to the land and each other, and that everything is connected. He closes his brief message with a statement that we should all be caring for one another, and that Mother Nature will care for us in return.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Deborah Sanchez, Joanna Sanchez, & Cristina Gonzales

  Deborah Sanchez, secretary of the 7th Generation Fund, and Joanna Sanchez and Cristina Gonzales, of the Chumash Nation, unite to sing a traditional song over the Earth as Earth Day turns 50 on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel. Deborah Sanchez offers a prayer to the Creator and asks for guidance for us and protection for the lands and waters.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Chris Peters

  Christopher Peters, the President and CEO of the 7th Generation Fund and Chair of the Parliaments Indigenous Peoples Task Force, welcomes people of all traditions to come together in honoring the Earth through a Youtube video on the Parliament of the World's Religions' channel . He shares a brief message recognizing the Earth as the way in which all people are connected.
• Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Chief Phil Lane Jr.

  Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares a prayer over Earth Day on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel. He opens his prayer by referring to his audience as members of the human family, we are all united. He continues on to recognize how the Earth is the foundation of our lives, "From her we are born, and from her will we return." Our job on Earth is to understand the natural laws that govern our lives. The Dakota People recognize water as life, and as we pray, water will cleanse us. He closes the prayer for Earth Day with, " I stand responsible before the Creator for my words and actions," calling for ecological responsibility and care for the planet.
• Honoring Tradition Keepers and Change Agents as Earth Day Turns 50

  As Earth Day turns 50 this year, The Faith for Earth Initiative will be hosting a workshop in collaboration with the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation. The conversation will be about faith communities and their role in combating the environmental crisis while maintaining religious traditions. This event will be held over the communication program Zoom.
• Ideas for Earth Day Sunday Celebrations

  Creation Justice Ministries has created a list of ways to celebrate Earth Day Sunday this year on their website. On the webpage they include educational ideas, prayer examples, leading by example, and celebrating in God’s creation by immersing yourself in it. Links to sustainable products are also listed.