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MBSR & ECOAWARENESS
MBSR and Our One Earth
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MBSR & ECOAWARENESS
MBSR and Our One Earth
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Awareness, Care and Sustainability for Our Earth
Bringing Inner Development and Climate Action Together ~ March 7, 2025
with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jamie Bristow, Christine Wamsler, Bruce Barrett, Liane Stephan and Margaret Fletcher
Some questions posed during the webinar were not answered due to time constraints.
Find those responses here.
Jamie Bristow
The system within: Addressing the inner dimensions of sustainability and systems transformation
Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Global Awareness, Local Action (GALA), with Bhikkhu Anālayo, Rhonda Magee, Rebecca Henderson, Jon Kabat-Zinn. Barre Center for Buddhist Studies initiative to inspire a deeper engagement with climate change informed and inspired by Buddhist teachings and mindfulness.
Saturdays, October 4 – November 22, 2025.
Learn more and register here: https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/classes/2025-global-awareness-local-action-gala/
Bruce Barrett
Bruce’s presentation deck
Main points
• Choices, habits and other behaviors influence human health more than genetics, access to health care, or environmental exposures.
• It is estimated that between 60% to 75% of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions are traceable to choices, habits, and behaviors at the individual and household level.
• Many health-giving behaviors – such as eating a plant-based diet, or walking and biking rather than driving – also serve to lower carbon footprint and protect the environment.
• The aspirational goal of eco-wellness can be defined as “living life to maximize health, happiness, and environmental sustainability.”
• The field of behavioral eco-wellness can be defined as “the study of how individual choices, behaviors, and habits impact both personal health and environmental sustainability.”
• Something is an eco-wellness behavior if it serves to both improve mental or physical health AND contributes towards environmental sustainability.
Messages plus links during presentation:
• Read about Mindful Eco-Wellness: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/mca/
• A 3-minute video intro to Mindful Eco-Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBHJ7hW6VlQ
• A 14-minute video, detailed intro to Mindful Eco-Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUb5vXOP-5I
Additional resources to support participants post-webinar:
Teaching and educational resources, plus more
The ultimate guide to the research on the effects of mindfulness and meditation for our health, psyche, and overall quality of life. Mindful Magazine
The Promise of Planetary Health
On planetary health - the disruption of Nature is threatening not just other species but also ourselves. Do we have the will to solve this in time? Presented by the Planetary Health Alliance in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund and the Harvard University Center for the Environment
Sustainable Diets Interactive Guide
A 10-Minute Interactive Guide to a HEALTHY PLATE and aHEALTHY PLANET
Margaret Fletcher
Margaret’s presentation deck
Messages plus links during presentation:
• You can learn more about Margaret Fletcher here: http://www.margaretwpfletcher.com
• EcoAwareness teaching tips for all mindfulness teachers: http://www.mbsr-ecoawareness.org/teaching-tips.html
• MBSR/MBCT EcoAwareness Workshop: http://www.mbsr-ecoawareness.org/workshop.html
Additional resources to support participants post-webinar:
A virtual EcoDharma center supporting a global community in the Path of Engaged Practice
Earth Based Mindfulness and Meditation
An Exploration of EcoDharma practices from the BESS Family Foundation
Daily guided nature meditation by donation, led by Awake in the Wild founder Mark Coleman along with skilled AitW teachers from around the world.
Garrison Institute recognizes that the wellbeing of people and Earth are deeply interconnected; the initiative works to build understanding of planetary health through scientific inquiry and contemplative practice across traditions.
Garrison Institute recognizes that the wellbeing of people and Earth are deeply interconnected; the initiative works to build understanding of planetary health through scientific inquiry and contemplative practice across traditions.
Liane Stephan
Liane’s presentation deck
Messages plus links during presentation:
• We are in the midst of a crisis of relationship and will: Christina Figueres: Climate Change Podcast | Outrage + Optimism
• Climate crisis requires a shift from incremental, technical solutions to a more integrated approach that combines internal, collective, and systemic actions for transformative change. Christine Wamsler: Linking internal and external transformation for sustainability and climate action: Towards a new research and policy agenda - ScienceDirect
• The climate crisis is deeply intertwined with the disconnection between mind, body, and heart, underscoring the need for a more holistic, integrated response to foster personal and planetary well-being. Mindfulness Initiative: Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out | The Mindfulness Initiative
• The busyness in todays world hinders us to create space to re-connect to ourself, others and nature: Thomas Hübl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0TZJ9kPzjk
Additional resources to support participants post-webinar:
IDG Summit 2025 – Inner Development Goals
Inner Development Goals Gathering in Stockholm and online
Inner_Green_Deal_-_The_Human_Dimension_of_the_Green_Deal.pdf
Inner -led Change with recommendations for governments
Research Inner Green Deal did with christine together – specially the education tree is interesting!
Thomas Hübl: Creating Space/ Spaciousness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0TZJ9kPzjk
Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out | The Mindfulness Initiative
Reconnection – Climate crisis inside – out
UNDP-CoFSA-Cultivating-Inner-Capacities-for-Regenerative-Food-Systems-Rationale-Report.pdf
Cultivating inner capacities for regenerative Food systems
Eco-anxiety resources • Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures
All resources around Eco-Anxiety
Mike Sandbothe; Reyk Albrecht - Transformation in individual, social and ecological level
Christine Wamsler
Christine’s presentation deck
Messages plus links during presentation:
More information about Prof. Wamsler here: Her Contemplative Sustainable Futures Program, her work place (LUCSUS) and personal webpage.
Research and literature on the mindfulness-sustainability nexus (in chronological order):
• Wamsler, C. (2017) How mindfulness can help the shift towards a more sustainable society, The Conversation.https://theconversation.com/how-mindfulness-can-help-the-shift-towards-a-more-sustainable-society-79127.
• Wamsler, C., Brossmann, J., Hendersson, H., Kristjansdottir, R., McDonald, C. and Scarampi, P. (2018) Mindfulness in sustainability science, practice, and teaching, Sustainability Science, 13(1):143-162.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11625-017-0428-2.
• Wamsler, C. (2018) Mind the gap: The role of mindfulness in adapting to increasing risk and climate change.Sustainability Science, 13(4):1121-1135.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11625-017-0524-3.
• Wamsler, C., Brink, E. (2018) Mindsets for sustainability: Exploring the link between mindfulness and sustainable climate adaptation, Ecological Economics, 151:55-61.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921800917315550.
• Frank, P., Fischer, D. and Wamsler, C. (2019) Mindfulness, Education, and the Sustainable Development Goals. In: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Quality Education, Leal Filho, W., Azul, L., Brandli, P., Özuyar, G. and Wall, T. (Eds), Springer.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336684001_Mindfulness_Education_and_the_Sustainable_Development_Goals.
• Wamsler C., Restoy, F. (2020) Emotional Intelligence and the Sustainable Development Goals: Supporting peaceful, just and inclusive societies. In: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, pp.1-11, Leal Filho, W., Azul, L., Brandli, P., Özuyar, G. and Wall, T. (Eds.).Springer.https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-319-71066-2_123-1.pdf.
• Wamsler, C., Osberg, G., Osika, W., Hendersson, H., Mundaca, L. (2021) Linking internal and external transformation for sustainability and climate action: Towards a new research and policy agenda, Global Environmental Change, 71:102373.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959378021001527.
• Wamsler, C. (2022) What the mind has to do with the climate crisis: Mindfulness and compassion as pathways to a more sustainable future, Essay written for the Mind & Life 35th anniversary, Mind & Life.https://www.mindandlife.org/insight/what-the-mind-has-to-do/.
• Bristow, J., Bell, R., Wamsler, C. (2022) Reconnection – Meeting the climate crisis inside-out, policy report, The Mindfulness Initiative & LUCSUS.https://www.themindfulnessinitiative.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=e3a662d9-5b4f-4b76-afce-451e23757a52.
• Wamsler, C., Bristow, J. (2022) At the intersection of mind and climate change: Integrating inner dimensions of climate change into policymaking and practice, Climatic Change, 173(7).https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-022-03398-9.
• Wamsler C., Bristow J., Cooper K., Steidle G., Taggart S., Søvold L., Bockler J., Oliver T.H., Legrand T. (2022) Theoretical foundations report: Research and evidence for the potential of consciousness approaches and practices to unlock sustainability and systems transformation. Report of the UNDP Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA), United Nations Development Programme UNDP.https://www.contemplative-sustainable-futures.com/_files/ugd/4cc31e_143f3bc24f2c43ad94316cd50fbb8e4a.pdf.
• Wamsler, C., Mulligan, J., Bukachi, V., Mumbi, C. (2022) Activating transformation: Integrating interior dimensions of climate change in adaptation planning, Climate and Development.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17565529.2022.2089089
• Wamsler, C., Hertog, I., Di Paola, L. (2022) Education for sustainability: Sourcing inner qualities and capacities for transformation. In: Revolutionizing sustainability education: Stories and tools of mindset transformation, Ivanova E., Rimanoczy (Eds.), pp. 49-62, Routledge. Seehttps://www.routledge.com/Revolutionizing-Sustainability-Education-Stories-and-Tools-of-Mindset-Transformation/Ivanova-Rimanoczy/p/book/9781032135380?fbclid=IwAR1noRmrl_RY8bJ4CZyEN0wT1RBEB7sRKBcWkrsOqFeoDqdDBukyfsJraOw.
• Ives, C., Schäpke, N., Woiwode, C., Wamsler, C. (2023) IMAGINE sustainability: Integrated inner-outer transformation in research, education and practice, Sustainability Sciencehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11625-023-01368-3.
• Wamsler, C. (2023) Sustainability is about relationships, extrakt (2022).https://www.extrakt.se/en/sustainability-is-about-our-relationships/.
• Wamsler, C. (2023) What our inner lives have to do with the climate crisis ('Vad våra inre liv har med klimatkrisen att göra’), Journal of Social Medicine ('Socialmedicinsk tidscrift'), special issue on inner and outer sustainability (’Inre och yttre hållbarhet’), 100(3):499-508.https://socialmedicinsktidskrift.se/index.php/smt/article/view/3005/2875.
• Ramstetter, L., Rupprecht, S., Mundaca, L., Klackl, J., Osika, W., Stenfors, C., Wamsler, C. (2023) Fostering collective climate action and leadership: Insights from a pilot experiment involving mindfulness and compassion, iScience 26(3):106191.https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(23)00268-7?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2589004223002687%3Fshowall%3Dtrue.
• Janss, J., Wamsler, C., Smith, A., Stephan, L. (2023). The human dimension of the Green Deal: How to overcome polarisation and facilitate culture and system change. Published by the Inner Green Deal gGmbH, Cologne, Germany, and Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS), Lund, Sweden.https://www.contemplative-sustainable-futures.com/_files/ugd/4cc31e_32a45e74d07a4b179d159f0deb9f5af5.pdf.
• Wamsler, C., Osberg, G., Janss, J., Stephan, L. (2024) Revolutionising sustainability leadership and education: Addressing the human dimension to support flourishing, culture and system transformation. Climatic Change 177, 4 (2024).https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-023-03636-8.
• Lewis AL, Providoli I, Sundermann A, Frank A, Fischer D, Frank P, Studer M, Tormey R, Trechsel LJ, Wamsler C. (2024) Addressing inner dimensions for sustainability in higher education – A facilitator guide. Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern, with Bern Open Publishing (BOP).https://doi.org/10.48620/76349
• Wamsler, C., Simon, L., Ducros, G., & Osberg, G. (2024).Transformative climate resilience education for children and youth: From climate anxiety to resilience, creativity and regeneration, Literature review conducted for the ERASMUS+ Project 2023-1-SE01-KA220-SCH-000158705. Lund University.https://lucris.lub.lu.se/ws/portalfiles/portal/197488523/A2.Literature_Review.Framework.FINAL.10.10.2024.pdf
• Bristow, J. Bell, R. Wamsler, C. Björkman, T. Tickell, P. Kim, J. Scharmer, O. (2024).The System Within: addressing the inner dimensions of sustainability and systems change. The Club of Rome. Earth4All: deep-dive paper 17.https://www.clubofrome.org/publication/earth4all-bristow-bell/
Research studies and articles on integrated inner-outer transformation more broadly can be found under:
• https://www.contemplative-sustainable-futures.com/general-3-1
• The best overview of the field is probably presented here: Ives, C., Schäpke, N., Woiwode, C., Wamsler, C. (2023) IMAGINE sustainability: Integrated inner-outer transformation in research, education and practice, Sustainability Science https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11625-023-01368-3.
Recordings of related presentations:
• A 5 min presentation on how inner personal development contributes to collective and system change by Prof. Wamsler held during the "Connected Consciousness for Planetary Health" event hosted by the Nova Institute for Health, the Planetary Health Alliance, and the Garrison Institute. The recording is available through the IDG websites. Online.
• Presentation onLinking Inner and Outer Transformation for Sustainability (Rationale and Theory of Change) and how it links to mindfulness and the IDG framework.Online.
• Education Tree for Integrated Inner-Outer Transformation: Presentation of a model that provides guidance for designing courses that aim to accelerate sustainability and regeneration, through linking inner and outer transformation by Christine Wamsler.Online.
• Session with Jamie Bristow and Prof. Wamsler for the Women's Climate Congress, the Charter for Compassion Australia and the Global Compassion Coalition, presenting the Reconnection report.Online.
• Launchof our policy report'Reconnection - Meeting the climate crisis inside-out' withCaroline LucasMP, Member of the British Parliament and former Green Party leader; Tom Rivett-Carnac, political lobbyist for the UNFCCC and an author on climate change policy; and Yoko Alender, Member of the Estonian Parliament and Chair of its Environment Committee.Online.
• Launch of our draft policy report 'Reconnection- Meeting the climate crisis inside-out''with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Online.
• Stanford University,Contemplation by Design Summit, October 25 - Novembers 2, 2021, presentation of Christine Wamsler on: Inner Transformation and Sustainability.Online.
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