How does the Temple of Understanding pursue our eco-justice mandate within the complex realm of the United Nations? We collaborate, contribute, amplify, strategize, listen, speak, write, and lift up the voices of others, particularly youth and women of the global...
As we head into this year’s UN High Level Political Forum, with our interns, advocacy objectives, and a desire to be present and effective in this major UN gathering, the Temple of Understanding is grateful for the outstanding work of JCoR, the Justice Coalition of...
by Grove Harris, M.Div The Temple of Understanding’s work towards the health of oceans continues through our participation in this year’s UN Oceans Conference, UNOC3, upcoming in Nice, France. The Ocean and Climate Platform is online here. The Faith in the Ocean...
Thursday, 20 March, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 AM EDT
Organized by the NGO Mining Working Group
This parallel event, held during the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women and ahead of World Water Day, seeks to illuminate the intersectional challenges faced by women in resource-extractive regions. The event will focus on the gendered impacts of extractivism on water rights and access, as well as the critical leadership roles women play in addressing these issues.
Upscaling Multi-sectoral Approach to Ending Gender-based Violence and Climate Crisis
Malawi Government, TOU, AfriAus-iLEAC and its PARTNERS SIDE EVENT (hybrid) _ UNCSW69 SESSION & Beijing +30
Monday, March 17, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET on Zoom
Speakers include: Hon. Jean Muonaowauza Sendeza, Cecilia Rabecca Mphande, Prof. Azza Karam, Grove Harris, and Jenipher Mkandawire
Co-Moderators: Rabecca Lois Mwafulirwa and Dr. Fulata Lusungu Moyo
Join us in a loving remembrance for those who have gone before us and who continue to inspire our lives. Everyone is invited to add a name to the Memory Book.
Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Speakers: Juan Pablo Celis Garcia, Azmaira Alibhai, Brett Nadrich, and Dalia Fernanda Márquez Añez
Host: Grove Harris
Topic: How can we effectively engage in the UN Treaty Process and demand the full life cycle approach, eliminating the worst offending plastic chemicals at their source, limiting the use of virgin plastic, and cutting single use plastics? What forces are pushing for ‘recycling’ alone? What diverse strategies and projects are happening all over? And what does faith and social justice have to do with it?
Climate Justice and Vulnerable Populations:A Framework for Action on Loss and Damage and Climate FinanceUPDATE: Read the Concept Note HERE Read a One-Page Summary with Recommendations HERE You are invited to attend the side event organized by the NGO Committee on FfD...
The UN Secretary-General, on the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, stated, “The epidemic of violence against women and girls shames humanity.Every day, on average, 140 women and girls are killed by someone in their own family. Around one in three women still experience physical or sexual violence. No country or community is unaffected. And the situation is getting worse.”
The Temple of Understanding continues work toward protecting biodiversity with Faiths for Biodiversity, participating in the Biodiversity COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, towards Making Peace with Nature held from 21 October -1 November 2024.