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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 11 & 12

14 December 2023

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 10

14 December 2023

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 9

13 December 2023

So far, rich countries still need to show the leadership necessary to solve the climate crisis, and many are too mired in their own hypocrisy over fossil fuels to break the impasse at COP28. Talks at the UN climate summit were deadlocked on Tuesday night as countries fought over the wording of a potential deal on the future of fossil fuels. So, we have to

see the final outcome if humanity can overcome the differences and unify for the needed global action.

The next climate conference, COP29, will be in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the BK Eco team is already on the job.

Interfaith Press Conference

World Council of Churches organised a press conference on Interfaith cooperation on climate justice. Shantanu was invited to speak amongst the other faith delegates. Rev. Henrik Grape Senior Advisor on Care for Creation, Sustainability, and Climate Justice with the World Council of Churches moderated the session. Watch live here

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 8

11 December 2023

The climate talks have reached an impasse over whether to phase out or phase down fossil fuels, with just two days of official negotiating time left. That’s why Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the conference, urges all nations to be flexible and to ‘Come with solutions’ to reach a compromise in the final meetings. Climate Action Network, which is made up of more than 1,900 civil society organisations in over 130 countries, stated in their daily COP News: “We have clear demands for this COP28, 1) Just and equitable phaseout of fossil fuels, 2) rapid phase-in and scaling up of Renewable Energy, 3) finance must be provided for developing countries to carry out this transition. All three parts are essential.”

The News Observer is the English Weekly Tabloid, with focus on primarily all international news and current affairs, with a special lookout for Indian Geopolitical issues. They write a full-page article called “Climate Wisdom to restore Trust and Co-operation” on Brahma Kumaris contribution to COP28. Read it on this link.

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 7

10 December 2023

The climate talks in Dubai are entering their second week and final phase. However, governments are still seriously divided on the central question of whether to phase out fossil fuels or not. Dan Jorgensen, Denmark’s climate minister, who has been asked to forge

an agreement, said: “We cannot negotiate with nature. The climate cannot be compromised. No well-meaning words will change a single thing unless we act.” This week may be our last opportunity to bring us on course to keeping the 1.5C limit alive. So, the talks are entering a crucial phase, and literally, the future of humanity is at stake.

Change of team in BK delegation

We say thanks to Sister Jayanti, Medilyn, Biru and Ankita C for their dedication and contribution to the Brahma Kumaris activities at COP28. We welcome Sister Maureen from London, Chaitya and Ankita from Dubai for the second week.

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 6

8 December 2023

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 5

6 December 2023

Phase out or down?

Accelerating the low-carbon transition remains at the heart of COP. Yet the disagreements about how to achieve it persist. UN secretary-general António Guterres, re-iterated that he is “strongly in favor of language that includes phase-out, even with a reasonable time framework. We have the potential, the technologies and the capacity and the money [...] The only thing that is still lacking is political will.” The faith-based community including the Brahma Kumaris are

consistent in addressing this topic of will, ethics and responsibility.

Spiritual Moments at the Faith Pavilion

Brahma Kumaris underlined the importance of setting up daily spiritual moments at the COP28 during the planning of the Faith Pavilion at COP. On the morning of 4th Dec. Valeriane led the meditation for the staff of the Pavilion and a few delegates.

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 4

4 December 2023

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 3

3 December 2023

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 2

1 December 2023

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UN Climate Change Conference COP28 - Report 1

30 November 2023

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Green Newsletter - Follow us at COP28 Climate Change Conference

20 November 2023

Photo: The COP27 team last day in Sharm-El-Sheik, Egypt

Dear Friends

Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative will be participating in this year's UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai, U.A.E. Through panel discussions, press conferences and programs, the Brahma Kumaris is leading the way towards a shift in consciousness and the new golden era. Follow us in the 35 hybrid programs during the two-week conference. The direct links to all programs, will be published online on our COP calendar. Follow us on social media.

Your COP28 team

Sister Jayanti, Maureen, Jyothi Didi, Jyotika, Golo, Valeriane, Carolin, Aneta, Medilyn, Priyanka, Ankita C., Ankita M, Shantanu, Birajith, Shishir, Chaitya, Sonja and the whole host team in Dubai.

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Climate Change Conference COP28, Dubai, U.A.E. (30th Nov.-12.Dec 2023.) - Links And Other Details To Watch Or Follow

4 November 2023

Dear Madhuban Rosary,

Om Shanti. Please accept hearty Godly love and remembrances.

The Brahma Kumaris delegation COP28 will be participating in the climate change
conference in Dubai, U.A.E. which will take place from 30th Nov.-12.Dec 2023.

You can follow us via our online calendar here. Most events are hybrid:
https://eco.brahmakumaris.org/cop-28-events/

We will send reports to you every third day to share the outcome of our more than 35 events.

Our BK theme for COP28 is Rebuilding Trust and Cooperation, read full statement here

LIVE FROM DUBAI

NEW this year is the CLIMATE WISDOM daily live-stream directly from Dubai. Welcome to
join the panel discussion hosted by Golo, Sister Jayanti/Maureen and two invited guests.

Launch of Live stream Wednesday 29th Nov at 20.30 IST

https://www.youtube.com/@ecobrahmakumaris

We thank all the BK centers worldwide that have been meditating for the service,
the environment and for a successful outcome in time leading up to the conference.

In Baba's yaad pyar

Warm Regards,

Brahma Kumaris COP28 Team

Sister Jayanti, Maureen, Jyothi Didi, Jyotika, Golo,
Valeriane, Carolin, Aneta, Medilyn, Priyanka, Ankita C.,
Ankita M, Shantanu, Birajith, Shishir, Chaitya, Sonja
and the whole host team in Dubai.

News of Africa Climate Summit, Nairobi, Kenya

2 November 2023

Sisters Pratibha and Urvashi attended the Africa Climate Summit. It was a great opportunity to meet many dignitaries.

Over 20 heads of State and hundreds of delegates including members of the diplomatic community, ordinary farmers and members of the indigenous communities also attended.

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BK Philippines Hosts "Soul-utions to Plastic Pollution" Program In Observance of UN Environment Day

29 June 2023

Dear Divine family, Loving greetings.

Sharing UN Environment Day service news. Please download the full report HERE.

IBY

BK Rajni And Bk Philippines Family

Brahma Kumaris Generate Awareness About Solid Waste Management In Oria

21 June 2023

Mount Abu (Rajasthan): The Rural Development Wing of Rajyoga Education And Research Foundation and Radio Madhuban, worked diligently under ‘ Rajrishi Gram Prakalp’ initiative, to ensure cleanliness in Oria Village. The aim is to make it an ideal village.

BK Raju, Vice Chairperson of Agriculture Wing of RERF, said that every possible effort is being made under’ Rajrishi Gram Prakalp’ initiative to make Oria an ideal village. 600 dustbins have been distributed to village homes and awareness about property methods of waste disposal is being disseminated. 26 large dustbins have been placed at places of community congregation in the village. 30 dustbins of 80 litres capacity have been kept in school, temples etc. Villagers have been requested to make their contribution in making cleanliness the number one priority.

Sharda Devi, Village Head or Sarpanch, appreciated the efforts of Brahma Kumaris and said due to this the face of this village has changed. Brahma Kumaris Organization is doing really good work. The Gram panchayat is also giving full cooperation in this work.

Tarun Singh, Deputy Sarpanch, appealed to people to offer full cooperation to Brahma Kumaris so that Oria Village can become an example for others.

BK Sanjay Kumar, Solid Waste Management Expert of Brahma Kumaris, explained waste management techniques to the villagers.

BK Yashwant of Radio Madhuban talked about the use of wet waste for manure production and other uses of dry waste.

BK Sumant, BK Shashikant, BK Karan, BK Shambhu, BK Chandresh of Agriculture and Rural Development Wing, also contributed in this initiative.

News in Hindi:

ब्रह्माकुमारीज के प्रयासों से बदली ओरिया ग्राम की सूरत
– गांव में घर-घर दो-दो डस्टबिन बांटे
– चौक-चौहारों पर किया रंग-रोगन
– सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर रखे डस्टबिन
– 600 डस्टबिन पूरे गांव में घर-घर बांटे
– 26 बड़े डस्टबिन सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर रखे गए
– 30 डस्टबिन स्कूल, मंदिर आदि स्थानों पर रखे

माउंट आबू/राजस्थान। ब्रह्माकुमारीज के प्रयासों से राजऋषि ग्राम प्रकल्प ओरिया ग्राम पंचायत की सूरत बदल गई है। पहले जहां गांव में जगह-जगह गंदगी और कूड़ा-कचरा डला रहता था वहीं अब चारों ओर स्वच्छता दिखाई देती है। साथ ही गांव के चौक-चौराहों का सौंदर्यीकरण होने से अब नजारा बदल गया है। इस कार्य में ब्रह्माकुमारीज के कृषि एवं ग्राम विकास प्रभाग और रेडियो मधुबन द्वारा महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई जा रही है।
कृषि प्रभाग के उपाध्यक्ष बीके राजू भाई ने बताया कि प्रभाग की ओर से राजऋषि ग्राम ओरिया को आदर्श ग्राम बनाने के लिए हर संभव प्रयास किए जा रहे हैं। फिलहाल गांव में घर-घर 600 डस्टबिन बांटे गए हैं। साथ ही लोगों को जागरूक किया जा रहा है कि डस्टबिन में ही कचरा डालें। इसके अलावा गांव में जगह-जगह सार्वजनिक स्थानों और व्यावसायिक प्रतिष्ठानों पर 26 बड़े डस्टबिन रखे गए हैं। इसके अलावा 80 लीटर के 30 कूड़ेदान विद्यालय, मंदिर आदि स्थानों पर रखवाए गए हैं। लोगों से अपील की जा रही है कि गांव को स्वच्छता में नंबर वन बनाने के लिए इनका उपयोग करें। इधर-उधर कचरा नहीं डालें।

सरपंच ने ब्रह्माकुमारीज के प्रयासों को सराहा-
सरपंच शारदा देवी ने कहा कि ब्रह्माकुमारीज के प्रयासों से दिनोंदिन गांव की सूरत बदलती जा रही है। संस्थान द्वारा बहुत ही अच्छे कार्य किए जा रहे हैं। गांव के प्रमुख स्थानों पर रंग-रोगन होने और साफ-सफाई होने से आकर्षित लगने लगे हैं। इस कार्य में ग्राम पंचायत की ओर से भी पूरा सहयोग किया जा रहा है। उपसरपंच तरुण सिंह ने गांव वालों से आह्नान किया कि ग्राम पंचायत और ब्रह्माकुमारीज संस्थान गांव के उत्थान के लिए जो प्रयास कर रही है उसमें अपना अमूल्य सहयोग दें। तभी हमारा गांव हर क्षेत्र में मिसाल बन पाएगा।

कचरा प्रबंधन का बताया महत्व-
ब्रह्माकुमारीज के ठोस कचरा विशेषज्ञ संजय कुमार ने ग्राम वासियों को कचरा प्रबंधन का महत्व बताते हुए हुए गीला और सूखा कचरा अलग-अलग करने का तरीका बताया गया। रेडियो मधुबन के यशवंत भाई ने गीले कचरे से जैविक खाद और सूखे कचरे से अनेक प्रकार के उपयोग के बारे मे्ं जानकारी दी। इस मौके पर कृषि एवं ग्राम विकास प्रभाग प्रभाग के बीके सुमन्त भाई, बीके शशिकान्त भाई, बीके करन भाई, बीके शंभू भाई एवं बीके चंद्रेश भाई का गांव के कायाकल्प में विशेष योगदान है

World Environment Day…Message from Sister Jayanti

23 June 2023

The United Nations World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year to focus attention on our relationship with the environment. This year the theme of the day is to focus on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.

Brahma Kumaris are hosting public events to celebrate this day and add spiritual vibrations to the healing of the land, the waters, the air and the environment that gives our bodies sustenance.

Below is a 6:47 minute Very Deep Message from Sister Jayanti, Additional Chief of Brahma Kumaris.

In addition, here is Sr Jayanti giving greetings for World Environment Day [2:11]: https://youtu.be/97JqZxjxdkc

And finally, a 30-minute video about World Environment Day itself: https://youtu.be/M5w81Fj0VTE

Green Newsletter - World Environment Day, Personal experience with animals

3 June 2023

World Environment Day

Om shanti, warm and heartfelt greetings to all. June 5th is World Environment Day! Please accept an invitation for all Baba’s Centres to host a public event or BK activity to celebrate this day and add spiritual vibrations to the healing of the land, the waters, the air and the environment that gives our bodies sustenance.

The United Nations World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year to focus attention on our relationship with the environment. This year the theme of the day is to focus on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.

Here are some suggestions and resources that can help you organize an activity or an event for this day. Enjoy bringing out the creativity in your centre to mark this day and bring spiritual energy to the relationship with our environment.

INSPIRATION. Listen to Sr Jayanti’s message for WED, Sr Jayanti's Message. Invite others to a special meditation for the day and play the environment video from Bradford Inner Space WED video with beautiful scenery and commentary.
DISCUSSION. Encourage discussion at your Centre Eg.about water use, choice of toli packaging, bhog take-away containers from the centre. How much plastic is being used? How can we reduce plastic containers for cleaning products? And above all - Why is this important from a spiritual perspective?
RAISE AWARENESS. Circulate/share with your contacts and discuss the poster, Transforming waste into best: reducing the use of plastic in your centre
NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEAN UP. Get together and organize a clean-up of plastic waste in your neighborhood. Then ask those joining to avoid plastics for a week, and share your experience with the rest of the family on the 5th June.
ONE DAY CHALLENGE. Challenge students at your centre to try and go one day without using plastics. Discuss their experiences both positive and negative. What did they learn from the experience? What might they do differently in the future? What did they learn spiritually from the experience?
LOCALIZE. Approach a local leader or someone knowledgeable on the subject of plastics and the environment. Invite them to speak at a gathering and give their own inspirational message about behavior change. Get a senior from the centre to reinforce a similar message from a spiritual perspective.

Let us all acknowledge this important day and transform the waste (of plastics and humankind’s damaging behavior in relation to the environment) into best.

Let us know what you did environment@brahmakumaris.org

Brahma Kumaris Eco Initiative

https://eco.brahmakumaris.org/
#ecobrahmakumaris

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

About animals: who and what they are - a personal experience shared by BK Zbyszek. I am a nature lover and an ornithologist, and my background is in animal farming. For the last couple of years, I experimented with animal intuitive/telepathic communications. Read more

GREEN CHAMPION TRAINING

We would like to offer another opportunity for you and your students to attend an online Green Champions Training this time over two afternoons on Saturday 10 June and Sunday 11 June from 3.15pm to 5.15pm (BST i.e. GMT+1) on both days on Zoom. Participants will need to attend both sessions. The training is specifically for BKs and will be carried out in English. You can register for the training by filling out this form: The training will be carried out by Joanna Kitto and Nirmala Ragbir-Day. Once you have registered, an outline and training materials will be sent out 2 to 3 days before the date of the training. Best wishes, UK Eco Friends Team.

UN WORLD OCEAN DAY

We invite All to join us to honor the ocean and celebrate the United Nations World Oceans Day on 8 June 2023 under the theme Planet Ocean: tides are changing. Be with us to reflect, get inspired, and share our gratitude and good wishes for the ocean.

UN DESERTIFICATION & DROUGHT DAY

A very warm invitation for All to join the special edition of the Peace Drops for the Great Green Wall on the 17th of June 2023, to honour World Desertification and Drought Day 2023.
Please join us for a session of Peace Drops for the Great Green Wall at 2 pm GMT on Saturday, the 17th of June 2023 on YouTube@BKEnvironment.
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Meditation of the Month

Golden Drops for World Environment Day

Seeing Beauty, Becoming Beautiful, Co-Creating Beauty

Co-Creating with Nature

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Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to keeping in touch. You can also check our previously published newsletters, click here..

The Peace Drops is a project of the Brahma Kumaris Eco Initiative inspired by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Our aim is to contribute a value based and spiritual perspective to compliment the Great Green Wall. Youtube trailer. Join us second Sunday of every month on our Facebook and YouTube channel.

Yogis for Future invites like-minded people to come together, meditate, and create good thoughts and intentions for the well-being of humanity and the planet. 100 visual meditations to choose between.

Sun Rise Meditation and Earth Day Celebrations by Brahma Kumaris Worldwide

11 May 2023

Copenhagen (Denmark, Europe): As part of Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative, Earth Day was celebrated by sharing gratitude for mother earth. Experienced Rajyogis from Brahma Kumaris centers across the world joined together to share Peace, Love and Hope for all life forms.

Launch of ‘1’ Earth campaign at Brahma Kumaris Headquarters by Scientists &Engineers Wing on Earth Day

Green Newsletter - Photos Earth Day, World Environment Day, UN Water

5 May 2023

Dear Friends,

We hope this letter finds you well and in high spirits. Let's take a moment to reflect on our success in celebrating Earth Day at sunrise. The breathtaking images that we received from all over the world were truly awe-inspiring.

But our work doesn't stop there. As we approach World Environment Day on June 5th, let's think about the theme for this year: beating plastic. Single-use plastic is a major contributor to environmental pollution, and we all have a role to play in reducing its usage. Can we have a complete single-use plastic-free day (or week?) at our center?

In addition to plastic, another pressing issue is water. The recent UN Water conference in New York highlighted just how important this resource is, and we must all do our part to protect it. You can read more about our involvement in the report below

As always, we strive to be the best in everything we do, and that includes being eco-friendly. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact on the environment and set an example for others to follow.

Best regards,

Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative

eco@brahmakumaris.org

World Environment Day 5th June 2023 is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. The steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution are the consequence of this action.

It is time to accelerate this action and transition to a circular economy.

It is time to #BeatPlasticPollution.

https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

Brahma Kumaris Agriculture & Rural Development Wing is doing Jal-Jan Abhiyan, a campaign for water conservation. They are expecting thousands of programs to be held on the World Environment Day as well as during the whole year.

The Brahma Kumaris at
UN Water Conference, New York
March 22-25 2023 See Report
“Water is the driving force of Nature” Leonardo DaVinci

Angel of Hope and Healing by Sonja Bahri

Feeling the state of disillusionment and sorrow in the world, allow your angelic wings to open and fly over the world mending the broken minds and hearts of others. Healing takes place when the hearts of humans feel hopeful. The angel of hope assists to move souls from the pain of the past to a future filled with light. A special thank you and blessing to David Kilowsky for creating the music for this meditation. From Yogis For Future

Regular activities

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We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter which is published 3 times per year, and insights from our initiative. Our newsletter provides exclusive content, environment articles, experiences, guiding meditation, and news, all delivered straight to your inbox.
To subscribe, simply enter your email address on our ECO website and confirm your subscription. It's that easy!
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to keeping in touch. You can also check our previously published newsletters, click here..

Dubai (UAE) Hosts a "Serving Nature" Bhatti - Join on Zoom

25 April 2023

Om Shanti. Kindly accept loving regards from Dubai!

This is to inform you that this year's UNFCCC Conference will be held in Dubai. Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative International Team would participate again this year. Dubai Centre is hosting the Global Bhatti Online every 4^th Saturday of the month for the success of the event.

Please see the invitation to join the bhatti and the Zoom Link below.

In Baba’s Yaad,

BK Jyoti

Dubai

Serving Nature Bhatti

Saturday, 29th April 2023

8 am - 12 pm UAE time | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm IST | 5:00 am - 9:00 am CET

(4-hour Bhatti)

As hosts of the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative team at the UN Climate Change Conference this year, Raja Yoga Center Dubai invites you to allocate as much time as you can to Serve Nature with us. We encourage at least 15 mins of your time.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84451571238?pwd=dEZKOXhlVTIyS2ZaenVZWU51SG95QT09

Meeting ID: 844 5157 1238

Passcode: 210751

Green Newsletter - Earth Day Activity

14 April 2023

Dear friends,

We invite you to participate in Earth Day 2023 - 22 April. The organisers have especially requested the Brahma Kumaris to contribute by meditating at Sunrise on this day. You are welcome to organise something for the BK family and also invite friends and contacts.

With love,

Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative

eco@brahmakumaris.org

EARTH DAY 2023 - 22 April

PEACE@SUNRISE Sharing Peace Love Gratitude and Hope

As the sun rises worldwide, people of all faiths and of all backgrounds will awaken and arise in prayer or meditation with the dawn. We will be united in our homes and sacred places. At the Brahma Kumaris, we invite you to join our experienced Rajyogis in Sharing Peace, Love and Hope for all life forms. We will celebrate Earth Day by sharing our gratitude for mother earth.

Suggestions how to participate for BK centres:

* Choose a place to organise a group meditation at Sunrise/Dawn:

A nearby park, local forest, hill or mountain top, river bank, sea shore or any place of nature. The roof of your building or balcony of your residence. Wherever you can watch the Sunrise

* As you gently watch the Sunrise, radiate vibrations of peace and love for all life forms and gratitude and hope for Mother Earth.

* You may offer live guided meditation or play a pre-recorded meditation commentary, with recorded or live instrumental music. Make it as special and experiential as you can. You can find many Meditation commentaries here to choose from.

(Please note: if you live in a cold climate, you may decide to meditate indoors!)

Who can join?

* Close contacts or your neighbours

* Regular BK Students

* Other faith leaders and their communities

* Local representatives of the Earth Day Organization

How to share?

Share the Sunrise of your centre/city with everyone in the world and enjoy Sunrise meditations from different parts of the world. Please share news of your event with us. You can email it to:

eco@brahmakumaris.org

shantanu.mandal@uk.brahmakumaris.org

Please also register the event on the Earth Day website:

https://www.earthday.org/actions/register-your-earth-day-event/

Please share on social media with the following social media handles:

Twitter: @EarthDay

Facebook: @EarthDay.org

Instagram: @earthdaynetworkLinkedIn: @EarthDay.orgTikTok: @earthdayorg

Important Hashtags:

#InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay #EarthDayEveryDay #PeaceatSunrise #Peace@Sunrise#AwakeingwithSunrise #Love@sunrise #GratitudeforEarth #Hopeforplanet

Below are 2 options for posters you can use and edit to add your own details of venue, BK country logo etc.

"Seeds of Change" is a powerful new film by the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative, exploring the impact consciousness has on climate change. Through heartfelt storytelling by Sister Jayanti and others in the eco team, the film highlights the urgent need for individuals and communities to take action and embrace sustainable lifestyles. Join us on a journey towards a brighter, greener future.

Welcome to spread the film in your network. Producers BK Philippa and Rajesh, UK.

Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmQB9uFk6Eg

Meditation of the Month