Wednesday, August 16, 7:00 PM EDT - In person at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA

Our planet is suffering from human-induced climate change, overexploitation, habitat destruction, pollution, wars, colonialism, and other effects. These cause massive destabilization and suffering that impact all living forms including us humans. Sustainable human and natural communities are achievable and dependent on offering nature-based solutions. Dr. Qumsiyeh will discuss examples of challenges and solutions along the road to sustainability with a focus on Palestine.

Dr. Qumsiyeh is a professor at Bethlehem University and the founder and volunteer director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (palestinenature.org). He has published widely on topics ranging from cultural heritage to human rights to biodiversity conservation to cancer.

For more info - Event Flyer: August 16_Decolonization of Minds and Nature in Palestine and Globally.docx - Google Docs

For information or to RSVP (encouraged but not required): 303-817-7347; info@growingpalestine.com

Sponsors: Growing Palestine, Northern Virginia Chapter of Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East, Virginia Coalition for Human Rights, Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, Jewish Voice for Peace—DC Metro Chapter, Pax Christi Metro DC Baltimore, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights