Brahma Kumaris at COP29, 20th – 22nd November
This year, the COP29 Faith Pavilion offered daily ‘Spiritual Moments’ a serene 30-minute space where diverse faith traditions including the Brahma Kumaris, converged to lead moments of meditation, prayer, and contemplation. This sacred environment provided participants with an opportunity to pause, reflect, recharge and reconnect with their inner selves, each other, and the Earth. Each…
Brahma Kumaris at COP29, 14th – 16th November
Faith groups play a crucial role at COP29, contributing to the global climate action discourse and influencing policy decisions. They also provide a moral and ethical framework for climate action grounding it in spiritual teachings and values which can help to mobilise individuals and communities to take action. As we move into the end of…
Eco Newsletter, Nov 2023, Issue 9
Just as a lizard under attack has the ability to shed and regrow its tail, are we able to let go of destructive practices and restore the web of life which human activity has exploited and knocked out of balance?…
This is my Now!
Wherever we are in the world, the outcome of the COP27 meeting these past two weeks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, will disappoint many of us. Even so, examples of quiet strength and conviction emerged. Faith-based organisations, present throughout, spoke up for first principles: climate justice, human rights, finance for the suffering. They discussed practical steps,…
Faith-based Organisations: Speaking up for Humanity and the Earth
Well into the second week of the latest COP meeting and certainty is as elusive as ever. An air of mystery around the negotiations is amplified by some prevarication in public by officials, no doubt due in part to the pressure of discussions going right down to the wire. Then, the vocabulary is mind-bending, even…
Building Trust, Leading Transformation
Amid the hustle and bustle, the negotiations and the disagreements of a UN Climate Conference, there are spaces where open-hearted dialogue and quiet reflection, including meditation, take place.
In the Spirit of the Talanoa Dialogue Report
In the Spirit of the Talanoa Dialogue – Building Trust and Respect with Planet and Community was held on Saturday 3rd July 2022 at Global Cooperation House in London. This was a hybrid event, in partnership with Faith for the Climate, offered as a contribution to London Climate Action Week with a special focus on Africa, on the road to COP27.
Report Stockholm +50, UN Conference 2-3 June 2022
Stockholm+50 conference commemorates the first United Nations Conference in 1972 on the Human Environment and celebrates 50 years of global environmental action. By recognizing the importance of collaboration in tackling the Earth’s triple planetary crisis – climate, nature, and pollution – the international meeting aimed to drive action toward a healthy planet for the prosperity of all.
Read more
Report Stockholm +50, Inner Transformation, Sustainable Lives
This year marks 50 years since the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, a seminal event in creating awareness and promoting action to combat the degradation of the Earth and natural resources.
1st Service Report Brahma Kumaris at UNCCD COP 15 Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (the Ivory Coast)
The Brahma Kumaris is accredited to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and is particpating in the 15th Conference of Parties (COP) taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from 9 to 20 May 2022. The BK delegation is active in the CSO platform, contributing to various Thematic Working Groups, attending COP15 plenary sessions and side events with the aim of exploring and further understanding challanges related to land restoration, droughts and desertifcation. We bring to these discussions the knowlege of role of consciousness in all aspects and offer practical examples and solutions.
Stockholm+50 Conference
Stockholm+50 will commemorate the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment and celebrate 50 years of global environmental action. Join the Brahma Kumaris Environment team in two associated events.
1 June: Healthy mind, Healthy planet | 2 June: Shift in Mindset
Report on the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, 11th-13th November 2021
Report on the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, 11th-13th Nov. 2021 – Glasgow, Scotland
COP26 – A new generation takes the baton
After weeks of work preparing for COP26, culminating in an intense fortnight of activities in Glasgow, the Brahma Kumaris delegation has left Scotland to return home. They stayed in the beautiful rural surroundings of Linlithgow, making the daily round trip into the city mostly by public transport. Logistical support was provided by the BKs of…
UN Climate Change Conference COP2 : Climate engagement: From protests to play
As negotiations in Glasgow went down to the wire in week two of COP26, civil society organizations presented a rich programme of events to communicate their vision for meaningful action.
Raising their voices, calling for justice
A recurring theme – and social media meme – surrounding COP26 is how far the concerns of ordinary people are being heard. Cries of “greenwashing” are getting louder.
Report on the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, 26 – 32 October, 1 November 2021
After 2 years of pause due to Corona, the UN Climate Conference COP 26 is finally taking place in Glasgow,Scotland. Almost 25,000 delegates, 200 ministers and heads of states, and most importantly the Brahma Kumaris delegation headed by Sister Jayanti, are coming together to find solutions to the emerging climate disaster.
COP26 Report
COP26 Climate Talks Open in Scotland, As world leaders gather for COP26 in Glasgow, representatives of faith and spiritual groups step up to speak for the unheard.
Eco Newsletter, Oct 2021, Issue 3
The Brahma Kumaris in Australia is fortunate to have four Retreat Centres; two just out of Sydney – ‘Leura’ in the Blue Mountains and ‘Wilton’ in the Southern Highlands, and two just out of Melbourne, ‘Baxter’ on the Mornington Peninsula and ‘Yarra Valley’ a recently ‘acquired’ beautiful boutique Retreat Centre in the Yarra Valley.
A Meditation for UN Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
A Meditation for UN Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
Tuesday, 7 September 6.00 – 6.30 pm (AEST) ONLINE on YouTube
Link: http://tiny.cc/
Environment day celebration in India
Environment day celebration in India, Celebrating eternal bond with nature, celebrating awareness and action.
Yogis For Future
You and the BK Green Community are invited to the Pre-Launch of Yogis For Future. We welcome your feedback and ideas before the launch on Dadis Day 25th Aug.
Brahma Kumaris celebrating World Environment Day, India 2021
Brahma Kumaris celebrating World Environment Day, India 2021
Across India, Brahma Kumaris centres celebrated World Environment Day with great enthusiasm. Many hundreds of people were taught new ideas about protecting the environment. A photo report was prepared of the events.
Rising to the Climate Emergency – Brahma Kumaris UK 2021 (COP26)
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1–12 November 2021. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UK is committed to working with all countries and joining forces with civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action ahead of COP26.
Green Newsletter September 2020
Welcome to Green News of September 2020 for the worldwide BK community.
- See the report and photos.
Eco Newsletter, May 2021, Issue 2
The springtime in the Celtic tradition is called the return of the solar energy when the sun starts to gather warmth and stimulates the new creation within the soil, a process which begins to unfold in January. The Solar energy or the fire element needs to combine with Mother Earth for the creation.
Faith for Earth Councilors : Capacity Building and Development program
New Delhi, 17th March; A meeting of high-level faith-based organizations from the Hindu community was held yesterday at UN House, New Delhi to seek synergies between the ongoing work of many faith institutions and the vision of UNEP as part of the Faith for Earth Councilors Program.
Urgently Addressing Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue
An event offered by the Geneva Interfaith Forum on Climate Change, Environment and Human Rights (GIF) on the occasion of the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Concept Note
Urgently Addressing Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue – Small Island States, Indigenous Peoples, Youth and Faith Perspectives
UNEA5
Programs dedicated to UNEA5.1 – UN Environment Assembly February 2021.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of values. Wednesday, the 3rd of February, at 4.30 – 6.00 PM CET
Inner awareness and commitment for restoring nature. Saturday, the 6th of February, at 9:00 – 10:30 AM CET
LCOY 2021
The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) is a youth-led global movement under the umbrella of YOUNGO, the official youth and children NGOs constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
We invite participation from youth students, young entrepreneurs and those interested to get involved in creating a better world. You will learn about climate change, sustainable initiatives, innovations and network with like-minded youth.
LCOY UAE | LCOY Australia
Eco Newsletter, January 2021, Issue 1
Interfaith and climate change Welcome to the first edition of the Eco Newsletter from the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative. This edition highlights our work related to Interfaith and Climate Change as it is an area that is growing in terms of its importance and influence.
Faiths Unite: Visions for Transformative Climate Action
Faiths Unite: Visions for Transformative Climate Action
Video: 10 ways to change the world
By changing our consciousness and re-connecting with our inner spirit we naturally want to make the world a healthier, safer and more beautiful place.
LCOY India 2020
Faiths Unite: Visions for Transformative Climate Action
The Interfaith Liaison Committee welcomes friends from around the world to learn, discuss and explore climate action in the run-up to what should have been COP26.
Online Event, 27 Oct: The World We Want
Golo’s service tour of Denmark, Sweden and Lithuania
Golo’s service tour of Denmark, Sweden and Lithuania
Easing the lock-down and re-starting BK centre activities
Green Champions training
Eco Online ‘Green Champions’ Training Report
Sunday 21st June 2020
Facilitators: Joanna Kitto and Nirmala Ragbir-Day
BK Statement for the UN 66th DPI/NGO Conference: May 30 – June 1, 2016
The Brahma Kumaris statement for the United Nations 66th DPI/NGO Conference:
“Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Together.”
Realizing our Interconnectedness Through a Shift in Awareness
Held: May 30 – June 1, 2016 , Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.
Webinar Series on Human Rights, Ethics and Climate Change
GIF Webinar Series on Human Rights, Ethics and Climate Change Report
Webinar #1 and #2: Human Rights, Ethics and Climate Change
Webinar #3: Human Rights, Ethics and Climate Change (in Spanish)
Healthy Mind, Healthy Planet, Global Online Summit
Eminent speakers and wonderful performers from all walks of life from Peru, Costa Rica, New York, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia contributed to the Healthy Mind, Healthy Planet webinar.
World Environment Day (Youth events).
A new initiative by Brahma Kumaris Youth has been launched on the occasion of the World Environment Day (WED 2020).
Talk on Effect of COVID-19 on Climate Change & World Renewal
Amidst the worldwide lockdown and in conjunction with World Environment Day, Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative, in cooperation with Brahma Kumaris Malaysia and Awakening TV Channel, hosted a thought-provoking Global YouTube LIVE Public Talk themed: “Effect of COVID-19 on Climate Change & World Renewal”
How the light gets in – report 2019 (phone)
Modern Crises and Ancient Gods: How the Light Gets in Festival, Kenwood House, London, UK, 21st September 2019 The annual How the Light Gets In Festival, organized by the Institute of Art and Ideas, brings together leading thinkers and public figures to discuss topical and wide-ranging themes. David Malone, film producer and UK Green Party…
COP25 – Chile – Report 1 – Phone
ECO Programs in Chile – November and December 2019 Sonja and Golo visited Chile as part of the preparation for the planned UN climate change conference COP25. The conference has meanwhile been moved to Spain due to civil unrest. They conducted programs in the main centre and in Viña del Mar and experienced a growing…
UN Conference Combating Desertification 1
The UNCCD COP14 was organized from 2nd to 13th September 2019 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida in which delegates from 196 countries participated.
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU) actively participated in the conference.
COP23 Report 14th Nov
This report includes:
- World Climate Summit at the Kameha Grand Hotel
- RINGO meeting
- News of the Solar Impulse Foundation
- News of Climate Action Summit 2018, by USA representatives
- Sustainable Action Forum, The challenge of changing mindset
- Visionary Leadership for a Sustainable Future: a public programme in Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn
- A beautiful place of silence
COP23 Report 13th Nov 2017
This report includes:
- Launch of International Solar Alliance and meeting ministers
- BK Press conference: “Visionary leadership for a sustainable future”
- UNFCCC press conference: “10 must-knows on climate change”
- Meeting the Dominican and Bolivian delegations
- Meeting Global Peace Initiative of Women representatives
- Evening reception
- Photo: meditation in the main conference hall
COP23 reports 11th Nov and 12th Nov
This report includes:
11th:
- A summary of the negotiations and the activities of USA
- Side event at the EU Pavillion: Visionary Leadership for the transition to clean technology
- Meeting Upendra Tripathy, Director General, International Solar Alliance
- Interfaith press conference: Changing lifestyle for a sustainable future
- Köln region carnival – very colourful
COP23 Report 9th Nov
This report includes:
- Youth and future generations day
- The multi-faith sustainable living initiative
- Young feminist day
- Indo-German dialogue on Sustainable Lifestyles
- A stage performance: “Close the Gap”
- 100% Renewable energies
- Yoga in the Indian Pavilion
- Great food and farewell to Didier
COP23 report 2nd – 5th Nov
This first report from the BK COP team includes:
- Summary of the meeting
- News of India One being used for publicity by the German Government
- News from Hamburg, Bremmen and Bonn
- The delegation setting up
- News from Conference of Youth