World Interfaith Harmony Week Breakfast 2019

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2019-02-02

Country: Australia
City: Dandenong
  • Organizer

    Faith Communities council of Victoria

  • Location

    The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Highway, Dandenong, 3175

  • Email

    [email protected]

Guest Speaker: Mr Pablo Brait The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam refers to the actions one can take to "repair" the world. With the natural systems and climate that support life collapsing from human over-exploitation and pollution, this concept has never been more urgently needed. Campaigner and community organiser Pablo Brait will present on the causes of global warming and its impacts, which we are already seeing across the world via record-breaking heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and storms, and look at how we can act collectively and individually to repair the damage. About the Speaker: Pablo is the grandson of a holocaust survivor and his grandfather's story and experiences helped spark a lifelong interest in social justice. For over a decade Pablo has dedicated his life to speeding up the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy here in Australia. He has worked on community campaigns in Victoria, NSW and Queensland against inappropriate coal and coal seam gas developments and in favour of renewable energy. He is currently a campaigner with Market Forces, a group that pressures banks, superannuation funds and insurance companies to shift money away from fossil fuels and towards projects that enhance the natural environment. This is a FREE breakfast event.