The Office of Religious Congregations for Integral Ecology (ORCIE) warmly invites you to a special book‑launch and discussion with renowned author and activist Maude Barlow on Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).
Together, we will learn from her newest publication, Earth for Sale: The Fight to Stop the Last Plunder of the Planet—a compelling and timely call to protect the global commons and safeguard our shared future.
About the Book
In Earth for Sale, Maude Barlow introduces us to the growing trend of “financializing nature”—the new commercialization of the commons. She documents how corporate interests are increasingly shaping the governance of land, water, forests, and biodiversity, and why efforts to protect nature must not be handed over to private actors driven by profit. Her analysis invites us to reflect deeply on what it means to defend the integrity of Earth’s systems in an era of accelerating ecological and economic pressures.
What to Expect
The program will offer a thoughtful blend of reflection, Maude Barlow’s lecture, and an engaging conversation with participants, inviting us to consider the urgent questions raised in the book. Please note that the event will be in English only.
Prepare for the Conversation
To prepare for ORCIE’s June 25, 2026, online discussion with Maude, we encourage everyone to read Earth for Sale – but if that is not possible by then, participants may appreciate this quick review of the issues that Maude is encouraging us to understand and mobilize around: Protecting Our Common Home: ORCIE’s Reflections on Earth for Sale
You can order Earth for Sale here:
https://ecwpress.com/products/earth-for-sale
Join Us
We hope you will join us for this vital conversation as we reflect on how best to protect our common home and ensure that decisions about nature serve people and planet alike. All are welcome!
REGISTER HERE: Meeting Registration – Zoom