The Unexpected Way Spirituality Connects to Climate Change
TED Countdown Summit
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November 14, 2023
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Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the longest-standing social initiatives in human history: religion.

Exploring three areas where frameworks from faith traditions could benefit the climate movement, Patel offers a playbook for discovering your big idea to build momentum towards powerful social change.

Gopal D. Patel believes in the power of engaged religion and spirituality to transform our approaches to today's biggest challenges.

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