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Prayers and Meditations for the Earth and successful negotiations during COP30 – Belém, Brazil 10–21 November 2025 Hosted from Perth, Western Australia, 9:00am AWST
Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/93721160754?pwd=pMsLGwd0oLorhQLjSKZPSy4EMjKHuR.1 Meeting ID: 937 2116 0754 🕊️ Format (30 minutes total) Welcome by Host Opening (5 minutes): Guest introduces the silence / offers a reflection / holds a sacred space Closing (5 minutes, optional): Brief conversation for those who wish to stay |
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| Islamabad, Pakistan: 6:00 am
New Delhi, India: 6:30 am Bangkok, Thailand: 8:00 am Jakarta, Indonesia: 8:00 am Manila, Philippines: 9:00 am Beijing, China: 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 9:00 am Tokyo, Japan: 10:00 am Seoul, South Korea: 10:00 am |
Adelaide, Australia: 11:30 am
Darwin, Australia: 10:30 am Brisbane, Australia: 11:00 am Sydney, Australia: 12:00 pm Melbourne, Australia: 12:00 pm Canberra, Australia: 12:00 pm Tasmania, Australia: 12:00 pm Suva, Fiji: 1:00 pm Wellington, New Zealand: 2:00 pm |
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| Date | Speaker | Speaker Bio | |
| Day 1
Mon 10 Nov |
Fr Peter Moore
Anglican |
Father Peter Moore is an Anglican Minister and a committed environmental advocate. He serves on the Management Committee of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC), is Chair of Angligreen and the Queensland Churches Environmental Network, and is also a Climate Reality Leader, among many other roles dedicated to faith-based environmental action | |
| Day 2
Tues 11 Nov |
Bahá’í Speaker
To Be Confirmed |
Bio to come
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| Day 3
Weds 12 Nov |
Vani Shukla Hindu | President of the Hindu Council of Australia – South Australia Chapter. Vani was born into a Brahmin Hindu (scholar) family in India and since childhood associated with her cultural roots. Originally from Lucknow, she is a Traditional Yoga and Meditation Teacher, life coach dietitian and Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner. Vani is a Karma Yogi and owner of Yoga Begins. | |
| Day 4
Thurs 13 Nov |
Tetsu Ikegami
Catholic/Zen Yoga practitioner |
Tetsu Ikegami is a practising Catholic and practitioner of Zen and Yoga who lives in Japan and is deeply committed to returning nature and the environment to its sacred state.
Tetsu lived in Australia for many years where he studied nursing and theology and became very proficient in English which he now teaches in Japan. He also is committed to sharing his deep experience, wisdom and insight with us all. |
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| Day 5
Fri 14 Nov |
Rev. Chris
Parnell Interfaith–Interspiritual Minister |
Rev. Chris Parnell is an Interfaith–Interspiritual Minister dedicated to fostering understanding, cooperation, and harmony among religions through ministry and active participation in interfaith networks. He has served in various chaplaincies with a focus on defence and emergency services chaplaincy. Chris is the Webmaster and Communications Officer of Religions for Peace Australia and has been webmaster for several multifaith and humanitarian organisations in Australia. | |
| Day 6
Sat 15 Nov |
Rev. Elga Sarapung
Protestant |
Rev. Elga Sarapung serves as the Chair of the Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network and is the Director of the Institute for Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia. She facilitates numerous courses on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and human rights both in Indonesia and internationally. | |
| Day 7
Sun 16 Nov |
Professor Paul Morris
Jewish |
Professor Paul Morris (MA McM, PhD Lanc) is a distinguished scholar of Religious Studies and Emeritus Professor at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He holds the UNESCO Chair in Interreligious Understanding and Relations in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. A member of the Jewish faith, Professor Morris has served as Programme Director for Religious Studies at Victoria University and is a respected commentator on religious diversity and interfaith relations in the media. | |
| Day 8
Mon 17 Nov |
Tim Collins
Brahma Kumaris |
Tim Collins is an opera singer and composer since 1985. He has also been meditating with the Brahma Kumaris since 1985. His singing has been a key to being invited to sing at many varied religious gatherings and understands the power of music to unite people. | |
| Day 9
Tues 18 Nov |
Huma Ikramullah
Muslim |
Ms Huma Ikramullah serves as the Associate Secretary General of Religions for Peace Asia and Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Pakistan. She is an expert in Democracy, Governance, the Rule of Law, Human Rights, and Parliamentary Strengthening, as well as an authority on Climate Change and Environmental Law. | |
| Day 10
Weds 19 Nov |
Harpreet Singh
Sikh |
Harpreet Singh has an educational background spanning commerce, music, technology, and business. Originally from Panjab and now based in Australia, he voluntarily serves the Sikh community. He is the co-founder of sikhteachings.com. His initiatives focus on addressing challenges faced by youth, while fostering unifying human values, holistic well-being, and an ethically grounded, humble lifestyle inspired by Gurmat—the timeless spiritual wisdom at the heart of Sikhi. This approach nurtures harmony with oneself, humanity, the animal world, and nature. | |
| Day 11
Thurs 20 Nov |
The Right Revd Dr Keith Joseph | Bio to come
The Right Revd Dr Keith Joseph is the Bishop of North Queensland.
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| Day 12
Fri 21 Nov |
Bishop Philip Huggins
Anglican |
Philip Huggins is a Bishop of the Anglican Church of Australia and a member of the United Nations Interfaith Liaison Committee. He brings extensive experience in interfaith dialogue, social responsibility, and community engagement. His contributions include work with refugee support initiatives, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, the Jewish Christian Muslim Association, and the Centre for Dialogue at La Trobe University. | |