The Traquair Dialogues - Making Peace with Nature

What does a song of creation - a deeptime song; a song of the earth, a song of regeneration - look like, sound like, taste like, smell like, feel like, and move like today?

Join us on Saturday 13th June for our first public dialogue taking inspiration from the above question and the Phoebe Anna Traquair murals in the Song School.

We'll hear from ecologist and author Julian Caldecott, as he presents his proposal for a Peace with Nature Scottish Constitution.

The Peace with Nature concept has deep theological roots and practical application for addressing the climate and ecological crisis. Commencing with Julian's proposal for a Peace with Nature Scottish Constitution means our dialogue series begins with real world application.

“With his openness to indigenous cultures and diverse faith traditions, Caldecott's concept of 'making peace with nature’ has the power to act as a bridge between religious and secular framings of social and ecological justice, showing what it means to respect Earth system boundaries and the intrinsic value of human personhood while negotiating across cultures for a sustainable world."

In addition to Julian's presentation there will be two respondents: Alette Willis (responding from the standpoint of a feminist ethics of care) and Jonathan Baxter (responding on behalf of the A+E programme). Both respondents will engage Julian in a critical and constructive dialogue before opening the floor to others.

Please note: the actual location is the Song School, within the precinct of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Access from Palmerston Place or Manor Place - follow directions as indicated on the day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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