April 21-23, 2025
Theme: “Sacred Waters of the World: Pathways to Ecological Reverence, Renewal, and Responsibility on a Changing Planet”
Hosted by the Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies
The 7th Annual Religion and Ecology Summit, titled Sacred Waters of the World: Pathways to Ecological Reverence, Renewal, and Responsibility, invites participants to explore the theme of elemental consciousness with a focus on water—a vital element at the heart of life itself. Water sustains ecosystems, shapes cultures, and informs spiritual practices worldwide. Amid escalating global water crises—ranging from pollution and scarcity to climate-driven challenges—this Summit seeks to address how ecological degradation reflects a deeper crisis of consciousness. By fostering an awareness rooted in reverence, renewal, and responsibility, participants will consider how water’s sacred nature can inspire profound respect for the natural world and safeguard the well-being of both human and more-than-human life.
Through the interconnected themes of reverence, renewal, and responsibility, the Summit will explore water’s multifaceted significance. Reverence highlights water as a bridge between the ordinary and transcendent, central to rituals, mythology, cultural identity, and survival. Renewal emphasizes the capacity for ecological and spiritual regeneration, spotlighting conservation efforts and rights-of-nature initiatives that restore balance and purpose. Responsibility underscores the moral duty to protect water resources, advance water justice, and ensure equitable access for all beings. Together, these themes offer a transformative framework for understanding water’s essential role in fostering a sustainable and sacred relationship with the Earth.
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Learn about past Religion and Ecology Summits here.