TED Talks Daily The spiritual wisdom we need for a planet in crisis | Tariq Al-Olaimy
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Dec 25, 2025 
Tariq Al-Olaimy, an ecological futurist and climate practitioner, discusses the vital role of spiritual communities in navigating climate crises. He highlights how church basements and mosque courtyards provide essential support before formal aid arrives. Tariq emphasizes the need for radical honesty in climate action and aligning our values with economic decisions. He introduces a framework for restoration and stresses that beauty and collective renewal are crucial for protecting our planet. His insights challenge us to rethink our relationship with nature.
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Spiritual Infrastructure Sustains Communities
- Faith traditions act as
Church Basements And Mosque Yards In Relief
- In disaster zones Tariq observed mosque yards and church basements powering relief before formal aid arrived.
Radical Honesty As A Climate Tool
- Effective climate action begins with inward honesty about our contradictions.