The Inner Dimensions of Climate Change
Designing Regenerative Cultures
A Conversation with:
Daniel Christian Wahl
Mirian Vilela
Daniel Abreu Mejia
Online July 6th, 2022
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As we breach planetary boundaries, harming the very systems that enable life on Earth, we seek solutions. Before we step into action do we understand the root of the interconnected crises we face? This two-hour interactive conversation will explore the deeper questions we must first ask ourselves as we long to reclaim the values, knowledge skills, and the love and care for one another and for the Earth. We will also learn of real-life examples of regenerative projects and communities taking place around the world. The good news is that we are not alone but part of a greater story and a cultural shift that is already underway. Bring your questions, practical or philosophical on July 6th .
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"Climate change is only one of the converging crises requiring a globally coordinated response that is nothing short of civilizational transformation."
- Dr. Daniel Christian Wahl, Designing Regenerative Futures
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Dr. Daniel Christian Wahl trained as a biologist, and holds degrees in Biology (BSc. Hons., University of Edinburgh), Holistic Science (MSc., Schumacher College) and a doctorate in Natural Design from the University of Dundee. He was the director of Findhorn College from 2007 to 2010 and a member of the International Futures Forum. He is a regenerative designer and living systems thinker and spent time living at the Findhorn community in Scotland. His remarkable 2016 book Designing Regenerative Cultures bridges science, economics, spirituality, and invites in the power and creativity of the human spirit. He has made significant contributions to education through Gaia Education and Schumacher College. Recently he was awarded the Bicentenary Medal as well as the Valons Fellowship. Daniel lives in Mallorca with his family tending his forest garden and continues his teaching and consulting - locally and internationally.
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We urgently need a Hippocratic Oath for design, technology and planning: do no harm! - Daniel Christian Wahl |
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Mirian Vilela, PhD. is the Executive Director of the Earth Charter International Secretariat and the Center for Education for Sustainable Development at the University for Peace in Costa Rica. Mirian has been working with the Earth Charter Initiative since early 1996. She coordinates the UNESCO Chair on Education for Sustainable Development with the Earth Charter and served as a member of the UNESCO Expert Reference Group for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD). Over the years she has led and facilitated numerous international workshops, courses and seminars on values and principles for sustainability. Prior to her work with the Earth Charter, Mirian worked for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) for two years in preparation of the 1992 UN Earth Summit. Mirian holds a PhD. in Education from LaSalle University and a Master´s Degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where she was an Edward Mason Fellow. She is originally from Brazil.
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To move forward we must recognize that in the midst of a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms we are one human family and one Earth community with a common destiny...it is imperative that we, the peoples of Earth, declare our responsibility to one another, to the greater community of life, and to future generations.
- The Earth Charter
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Daniel Abreu Mejia is the co-author (along with his wife Ayala Etxebarri) of a new book for children called Kai y La Canción de la Madre Tierra, a passionate four year project in collaboration with the well-known illustrator Limbor Vilorio.
Daniel’s focus is nurturing deep connections between humans with the elements of nature, restoring benevolence between humans and other life on this planet. Daniel and his partner Ayala organize conferences, retreats, nature journeys and educational programming to engage people in the practices of spiritual ecology thus becoming stewards and agents of regeneration for the earth. He served as an official negotiator in the UNFCCC Climate Change Conferences around the world (including the Paris Climate Accords) representing his country, the Dominican Republic.
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I am very supportive of the indigenous knowledge, I believe they have the true wisdom to understand humility and the need for humans to adapt to natural cycles, and not the other way around. The other way around, is what we’re facing now.
- Daniel Abreu Mejia
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When: Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
New York 9:00am-11:00am Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Costa Rica 7:00am-9:00am
London 2:00pm-4:00pm
Madrid 3:00PM-5:00PM
New Delhi - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: On Zoom - Register below
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Summer News: PSSM Meditation Group Visits with Dena Merriam |
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Dena Merriam recently hosted an Indian meditation group from the PSSM Society. The conversation focused on the importance of awakening the sacred feminine in the world today and coming again into an intimate loving relationship with the natural world. The participants sought Dena out after reading The Untold Story of Sita, where they found these to be among the key messages of SitaMata to the world.
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The Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW) was founded in 2002 to mobilize those of great insight, wisdom, and compassion. Those who are working quietly for the upliftment of the world to come together in dialogue to address the critical issues of our present time. A major focus of GPIW’s work in the last decade has been to nurture and assist young ecology leaders working on issues related to climate change and the ecological crisis. GPIW explores the root causes of the great imbalance we are experiencing by working on the inner levels and asking how we can reclaim our deepest living connection to Mother Earth and to one another.
This work is under the stewardship of a small group of women who work with many others around the world to help manifest the special qualities of the sacred feminine, which enables the inner transformation needed for us to meet the challenges facing Earth’s community of life.
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