MANY HEAVENS, ONE EARTH :  FAITH COMMITMENTS FOR A LIVING PLANET

ARC-UNDP CELEBRATION, WINDSOR NOVEMBER 2-4, 2009

 

The Long Term Faith Commitments to Protect the Living Planet launched at Windsor are perhaps the most powerful visible signs of the faiths taking up the challenge of protecting the natural environment. This is worth celebrating. 

 

This is an invitation only event, however, if you are not participating in the celebration but would like to take part in the public event at the Friends' House on Wednesday 4th, please link here.

 

The full programme for the Windsor Celebration, which takes place between November 2nd and 4th, is available now as a pdf, please click here to view

 

Monday 2nd November

 

1400:  Windsor's Harte and Garter Hotel: Keynote Speech by Martin Palmer, Secretary General of ARC, followed by short, inspiring presentations from faith representatives about their environmental outreach, experiences and long term plans. This is a chance for faiths to inspire others about what they are doing, and to make links between themselves. Concluding with the UNDP commitment to assist this process further, given by Olav Kjorven, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

 

1900: Reception and short concert by the fabulous Middle Eastern ensemble Shesh-Besh in association with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, followed by a Dinner hosted by the Secretary General of the United Nations, HE Ban Ki-moon.

 

Tuesday 3rd November 09

 

This is the day in which partnerships will be forged between secular and religious organisations on environment programmes. In the afternoon is the major lunch and celebration of the Faith Initiatives at Windsor Castle itself, in which the long-term plans will be launched.

 

Wednesday 4th November 

 

Keynote speech by leading UN representative. Further discussions about practical issues involved for faiths in being active on the environments, including forestry issues, investments, education, funding.

 

1900: "One World - Many Heavens: Faiths, the Environment and Copenhagen": Public meeting at the Quakers Friends House, Euston, London. This event is open to the public, and tickets are free, but it is essential to reserve tickets in advance. For more details, please download the pdf here: http://www.arcworld.org/downloads/Many%20heavens%20one%20Earth.pdf and register at www.quaker.org.uk/manyheavens