Part of “East Meets West Talks” series, The Beijing Center presents “Caring for Our Common Home.” Bringing together speakers representing organizations in the UK, the US, and China, our discussion will focus on caring for our common home, offering insights into climate and biodiversity, the Encyclical Laudato Si’, and our responsibility to the planet we inhabit and future generations. Topics that will be covered include:
Topics:
-Transforming our world to care for our common home: challenges from the climate and biodiversity crises
-Forest and wildlife status in China and improving biodiversity
-Environment responsibilities across all ages
Date and Time:
-Friday 16th July, 8:00-9:00 EST (New York)
-Friday 16th July, 13:00-14:00 BST (London)
-Friday 16th July, 14:00-15:00 CEST (Central Europe)
-Friday 16th July, 20:00-21:00 CST (Beijing)
Please register now to save your spot!
Register now: go.thebeijingcenter.org/east-meets-west
For the first time for one of these blogs, I’m taking on a new challenge: exploring without the involvement of The Beijing Center! This past weekend, I took the chance to take a pre-finals breath of fresh air and vacation for the first time in China, to the city of Tianjin.
I’ve written about my cultural exchange experiences in Beijing and at Minzu University before, but recently, I added something new to my roster: introducing my own culture to others.