How to Save the World Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Climate Policy

How to Save the World: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Climate Policy

This event unites Jacob Johns and Bodhi Patel of A Wisdom Keepers Delegation will be on a panel moderated by Anthony Diaz of the Newark Water Coalition. As people from all over the globe unite in New York City for climate week, the Newark Water Coalition wanted to host an event in the city of Newark to boost the policy platforms of A Wisdom Keepers Delegation and to connect the hyper local enviromental issues in the city of Newark.

Since January 2023, Jacob Johns has been a leading force behind A Wisdom Keepers Delegation, a groundbreaking initiative that brings together Indigenous wisdom keepers, activists, and youth from around the world. This collective is focused on shaping contemporary climate policy, working under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to influence critical discussions at United Nations Climate Change Conferences (UNCOP) and Subsidiary Body (SB) meetings. Set to culminate in November 2025, this initiative marks a crucial step in ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are embedded in global climate governance.

The work of A Wisdom Keepers Delegation is not just about policy; it is deeply intertwined with spiritual practice. Johns and his fellow delegates understand that they were born out of prayer and that their mission involves both action and ceremony. They are committed to operating as one global Indigenous force, harnessing the power of prayer and collective ceremony for the benefit of all humanity.

More information on A Wisdom Keepers Delegation can be found at www.awisdomkeepersdelegation.org

Bodhi is a UN-recognized, award-winning GenZ ocean-climate “Solutionist” dedicated to improving the interconnectedness between ocean health and human health. He is the Founder & CEO of Inner Light, empowering a generation to build resilience from the inside out for people and planetary wellbeing. He is co-creator/cofounder of Ocean Uprise and SeaDragon Studios and advises several love-based climate organizations on a mission to protect our blue planet. He has been featured by the United Nations, Forbes, Economist Impact, Wildlife Conservation Society, Oceanic Global, and has presented to world leaders at over 10 global climate conferences.

More information on Bodhi can be found at www.bodhipatil.com

The Newark Water Coalition is a grassroots non profit organization that acknowledges that Water, Housing, and Food is a human right. Our intention is to cultivate a self-determined local, national, and international community of people who recognize the connection between systemic environmental racism and capitalism. NWC fights to liberate natural resources whether it be food, land, air or water as sources of life for all.

More information can be found at www.newarkwatercoalition.org and Instagram at CleanWater4Newark.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

54 Halsey St, 54 Halsey Street, Newark, United States