Fourth Jewish Climate Action Conference

The biological concept of refugia refers to the reality that some pockets of species biodiversity might survive environmental disaster (volcano, glaciation, etc.) and become the seeds of habitat renewal in the future. As we begin to live the reality of climate change—flood, drought, fire, crop loss, competition for resources, power systems designed to centralize wealth, control, and survival—can people of faith become refugia communities? Refugia means, not withdrawal, but healing, resilience, and active commitment. Can we create places of safety that are also active models for a future that respects the inter-relatedness of all life on earth? The goal of this workshop is to look at potential interfaith implications of refugia theology.