FORUM2020 & the Global Interfaith Prayer Service for the Earth were proudly held on October 16 and 17, 2020 on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Temple of Understanding.
World religious and spiritual visionaries, Indigenous leaders, scientists, and youth environmental activists came together to address the urgency of the climate crisis with strategies for inspired collective action.
Over forty international speakers offered their wisdom and perspectives through keynote addresses, diverse panels, inspiring prayers and sacred music.
The program was presented in collaboration with Marble Collegiate Church in NYC.
Keynote speakers included Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Eda Zavala Lopez, Chief Oren Lyons, Prof. Dr. Vandana Shiva, Grandmother Mona Polacca, and HH 4th Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche.