Web page reconstructed from the former website
manofthetrees.org
created by Paul Mantle
Richard St. Barbe Baker, (1889-1982), was the world's greatest forester. He was responsible for the planting of more trees than anyone else in history. He also was among the first ecologists to draw public attention to the global dimensions of deforestation and desert encroachment.
The IEF Board has worked over several months on a conceptual paper on Environment as an Area of Social Action. Its purpose is to serve as a tool for Baha'i-inspired social action in the area of the environment, by connecting environmental action with spiritual teachings as well as by providing some initial practical considerations. You can access it here to read and share it with your friends.
Virtual Conference of online events
16 – 22 September 2023
Global Governance Forum 2023-2024
Bahá'à World News Service
17 August 2023
Global Governance Forum
12 May 2023
Arthur Dahl and Amanda Ellis, two thought leaders in their respective fields, discuss global environmental governance and gender equality, picking up two important themes in the recent report "Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future" prepared by the High-Level Advisory Board, ahead of the 2024 UN Summit of the Future.
Excerpts from the Universal House of Justice
Ridvan Message 30 April 2023
The international governing body of the Bahá'à Faith has issued its annual message celebrating the Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Bahá'à Faith. The following excerpt refers to community life and social action, including for the environment.
UN High Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism
Report released 25 April 2023
17th IEF Webinar, Saturday, 4 February 2023 with Robin Kimmerer
"Book Club" Webinar: Council of Pecans, from Braiding Sweetgrass
