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In Renk, a small South Sudanese town on the banks of the White Nile, churches are working to help thousands of people fleeing the war in the neighbouring Sudan.

Amid a rising death toll, hundreds missing, and concerns over slow rescue services in Malawi’s cyclone disaster, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), United Methodist Church, and many other churches are appealing for support to aid populations affected by the weather phenomenon.

According to the fifth mark of the Anglican Church's mission, the church aims to protect and renew the earth's creation and sustain it. The Anglican Church of Southern Africa environmental network is dedicated to helping churches and dioceses fulfill God's calling to be earth-keepers and to care for creation.

Neddy Astudillo, who coordinates work with Latin American communities for the organization GreenFaith, based in Florida (USA), reflects below on her role at COP27, and why she believes churches have the power to make a difference.

Paul Belisario, from the Philippines, took time during COP27 to speak about some of the issues he sees as part of the international Indigenous People’s Movement for Self Determination and Liberation.

Amid a busy COP27, WCC News walks and talks with Collins Shava, a young Lutheran from Zimbabwe who followed many issues from a personal perspective.

Lindsey Fielder Cook, representative for the Human Impacts of Climate Change Programme for the Quaker United Nations Office, shared the ways in which ecumenical work gives her strength in her work for climate justice.

Jocabed Solano is attending COP27, bringing an Indigenous perspective from Panama and from Latin America.