Restoring the Balance | Amanda Burrell: Screening & Talk and Q&A
2026-05-07 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
As part of the Arts and Culture Lecture Series, the Yunus Emre Institute in London invites you to an evening of film and conversation with award-winning documentary producer and presenter Amanda Burrell.
The event will centre on a screening of “Restoring the Balance”, an episode from Al Jazeera English’s earthrise series (We Are Nature), followed by a talk and Q&A with Amanda Burrell.
What role could a major religion play in tackling the climate and ecological crisis?
In this episode, Amanda Burrell traces the journey of the groundbreaking Islamic environmental charter Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth—from its launch at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya to grassroots initiatives in the United Kingdom and water-stressed communities in Jordan.
Over the course of a year, she meets eco-theologians, farmers, faith leaders and youth activists who draw on Islamic principles of stewardship, justice and balance (mizan) to protect the planet.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Amanda Burrell, reflecting on the making of the episode and the wider questions it raises.

For more information on the event, please visit Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London’s Website: https://yeelondon.org.uk/ or email us at londra@yee.org.tr

IMPORTANT NOTES: As this is a free event, we often experience a number of no-shows. To make sure seats don’t go empty, we may issue a limited number of additional tickets. Admission is therefore subject to venue capacity and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that registration or an e-ticket does not guarantee a seat, and standing admission may be possible.
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