Blair Nelsen
Blair Nelsen | Why Faith Belongs at the UN + Biodiversity and Spiritual Advocacy
Blair Nelsen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
![](/sites/default/files/resize/images/Photo%20Mar%2022%202023%2C%201%2045%2046%20PM-400x301.jpg ""Be The Change" selfie taken at the United Nations Water Conference at UN headquarters in NYC on World Water Day (March 22) 2023.")
Blair Nelsen discusses the importance of faith leaders in international environmental policymaking—specifically their role in the UN Faiths for Biodiversity Coalition. She explains why moral and spiritual voices matter in shaping global biodiversity efforts.
Blair Nelsen | Eco-Spiritual Activism and Water as Sacred and Complex
Blair Nelsen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
In this clip, Blair Nelsen speaks about the spiritual and ecological complexity of working with water. From cultural symbolism to climate justice, water is more than a resource—it’s a sacred relationship.
Blair Nelsen | How Faith Leaders Help Bridge Values and Climate Action
Blair Nelsen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
Blair Nelsen explores the unique power of faith leaders to help individuals connect their deepest values with their everyday choices—especially in the context of climate change. This clip highlights the pastoral, ethical, and spiritual leadership needed to translate concern into meaningful action.