Acceptance of the ethical dimension of climate change has risen to a new level of importance in discussions at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, say members of the Baha'i delegation.

For nearly 20 years Peter Adriance has been building bridges as the National Spiritual Assembly's nongovernmental organization liaison for sustainable development.

How many people of faith does it take to change the environment? As many as are willing to believe they can make a difference. In this day and age members of different faiths are working together to foster sustainability and address global warming.

*Post-conference update

What is the relationship between ethical and spiritual principles and the practical actions of individuals and communities facing global environmental change?

The International Environment Forum, a Baha'i-inspired organization, tackles this issue at its 11th annual conference, co-organized by the Bahá'í Community of Canada, Oct. 12-14 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.