Churches in the Mediterranean: Addressing desertification through responsible banking

Event

Churches in the Mediterranean: Addressing desertification through responsible banking

Desertification of the Mediterranean region is fuelled by the ongoing increase of CO2 emissions, of which over 75% are caused by fossil fuels. The webinar will provide a space for churches from the region to discuss their response to this challenge, and will be equipped with a video and fact sheets for educational activities.

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The consultation will include member churches from the region, experts from Middle East Council of Churches, Conference of European Churches, and All Africa Conference of Churches, as well as Dr Mercedes Caron, scientific researcher at the CONICET (Argentinian National Research Council).

When: 9 December 2024, 2pm CET
Registration: register here

Its goal is to sensitize churches and partners to the urgency of addressing desertification in the Mediterranean region, and the powerful, yet still largely unknown lever of responsible investment choices.

A new handbook about the legal avenues for climate action and responsible banking will also be shared.

Speakers of the consultation:

Tony Rinaudo, World Vision, Principal Climate Action Advisor, Right Livelihood Award Laureate
Mercedes Caron, CONICET (Argentinian National Research Council)
Rosie Venner, Just Money Movement
Garen Yosolkanian, Archdeacon in the Armenian Apostolic Church & Manager of EcoJustice Unit at Middle East Council of Churches
All African Conference of Churches (tbc)
Dinesh Suna, WCC programme executive for Land, Water, and Food
Frederique Seidel, WCC Children and Climate programme executive.

The video "From Despair to Hope" is available in Arabic, English, German, French, and Spanish languages.

Publication

Faith in Land, Faith in our Children’s Future

Using Our Power as Bank Clients to Combat Desertification

Desertification of the Mediterranean region is fuelled by the ongoing increase of CO₂ emissions, of which over 75% are caused by fossil fuels. This fact sheet highlights how our financial choices can help combat desertification and create a sustainable future for our children. It is one of several resources the World Council of Churches (WCC) has developed to support churches from the region in their response to this challenge.

27 November 2024