On April 20, EPA will convene a diverse panel of faith community leaders who have a special interest in climate change based on the teachings of their faith traditions. EPA’s Deputy Administrator, Janet McCabe, will provide opening remarks.
Speakers:
- Imam Saffet A. Catovic, Head of Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances and Governmental Relations, Islamic Society of North America
- Mr. Jakir Manela, CEO, Hazon & Pearlstone
- Mr. Dan Misleh, Founder, Catholic Climate Covenant
- Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman, Climate Scientist, Vice President for Science and Policy, Evangelical Environmental Network
- Rev. Susan Guy, President, Interfaith Power and Light
Through the ENERGY STAR program, EPA has partnered with the faith community on energy and water efficiency for the past 30 years. Over that time, EPA has learned that all their faith traditions teach stewardship of both financial and natural resources, as well as the protection of human health and environmental justice.
Many religious denominations and other faith-based organizations have adopted policies and facilitated actions designed to reduce emissions from their worship facilities and other buildings, both across the country and internationally.