Care for creation: climate justice now!
The effects of climate change are being experienced dramatically in some countries and regions of the world, particularly in Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific and South East Asia. Comprehensive policies are urgently needed to reverse the impact of climate change on the poor and the earth. When creation is threatened, churches and Christians are called to speak out and act as an expression of their commitment to life, justice and love.
Time for Climate Justice
Together with an international alliance of Christian organizations, the WCC continues to campaign for a fair, ambitious and legally binding climate deal in favour of the world's poorest. Ahead of the next United Nations climate talks in Durban, South Africa, in December 2011, they are organizing a photo petition to take your message directly to the UN. Click here to take part in the photo petition.
Praying for Creation
1 September to 4 October is Time for Creation. As 2011 is the International Year of Forests we especially encourage organizing prayers around this theme. Click here for texts and ideas that you can use to pray for Creation.
The WCC and climate change
The WCC climate change programme was started in 1988 as a follow-up to work done on sustainable communities since the mid-1970s. Click here for more background on WCC climate change statements, videos, and other resources.
WCC is a member of TckTckTck - an unprecedented global alliance, representing hundreds of millions of people from all walks of life. It is made up of leading international, national and local organizations addressing environment, development, poverty, human rights, health and humanitarian issues. It represents faith-based groups, youth groups, trade unions and individuals all calling for a fair, ambitious and binding climate change agreement. The world is ready!
