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WCC commissioner Kevin Maina shares perspectives from UN Environment Assembly

Kevin Maina, a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development and a representative of the Anglican communion, shares his experience as a participant of the United Nations Environment Assembly's sixth session (UNEA-6) in Kenya.

27 March 2024

Julia Rensberg, from the Church of Sweden

Indigenous youth advocate Julia Rensberg paves the way for climate resilience at COP28 Faith Pavilion

Julia Rensberg, a passionate advocate for youth and Indigenous Sami communities from the Church of Sweden, took centre stage at the Faith Pavilion's side event on “Interfaith Youth Dialogue on Climate Justice, Promoting Resilience and Hope.”

03 December 2023

Greens being prepared for lunch in Okhika village, Pegunungan Bintang regency, West Papua.

WCC Eco School releases declaration calling for climate justice, transition to green energy

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco School released a declaration calling for climate justice and a transition to green energy, among other actions.

01 December 2023

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WCC Eco-School begins in Crete

Fifteen young people from 10 countries across Europe and North America are taking part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco-School at the Orthodox Academy of Crete, Greece, 11-18 November, exploring water, food, and climate justice.

15 November 2023

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First-ever Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute in Cairo was “a place where we were all connecting”

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in partnership with the Association of Theological Institutes and Faculties in the Middle East (ATIME) and the Middle East Council of Churches, held the first-ever Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute in Cairo under the theme “Respect for Creation is the Glorification of the Creator.”

18 August 2023

Burundi refugees in Kenya

Empowering women and girls with disabilities: nurturing resilience and inclusion in the face of climate change

Burundi recently witnessed a significant event aimed at fostering inclusivity and addressing the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities. During the National Dialogue on Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Policies and Programs last week, the Friends Church in Burundi embarked on a mission to support and uplift women and girls with disabilities in Nyabihanga, Gitega Province.

15 June 2023

Water pours from a faucet into a person's hands

Human rights advocates celebrate democratic control of water in Nigeria

After a years-long battle against proposed water-related legislation in Nigeria that had high potential for privatizing water, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Water Network in Nigeria celebrated the defeat of the proposed law, and pledged to continue to protect water as a human right.

07 June 2023

A communal water tap in an informal settlement of Cape Town.

Water and social inequality: lessons learnt from “Day Zero”

Following three years of severe drought, in 2018 the City of Cape Town faced an unprecedented water crisis, known as “Day Zero.” Severe water restrictions were introduced to avoid Day Zero, the day in which the city would run out of water.

28 May 2023

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Bishop Arnold Temple at COP27

Faith-based organisations to COP27: “We bring narratives that demand us all to act with justice”

“COP27 is a critical occasion for governments to together re-envision, develop, commit to and implement a roadmap towards a fossil fuel-free, post-growth, equitable and sustainable tomorrow,” said Bishop Arnold Temple of the Methodist Church in Sierra Leone, representing the interfaith liaison group, to the High-Level Ministerial Segment of the 27^th Session of Conference of the Parties (COP27).

23 November 2022

Delivering the promise COP27 side event

COP-Nebenveranstaltung geht der Frage nach, wie das Versprechen sich anzupassen eingelöst werden kann

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen und seine Partner organisierten während der COP27 eine Parallelveranstaltung zum Thema: "Das Versprechen einlösen: Wie man sicherstellt, dass gegenwärtige und zukünftige Anpassungserfordernisse berücksichtigt werden".

21 November 2022

Delivering the promise COP27 side event

Un événement parallèle à la COP dédié à la l’adaptation et comment en faire une réalité

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises et ses partenaires ont coorganisé un événement parallèle à la COP27 sur le thème «Une promesse à tenir: s’assurer de répondre aux besoins en adaptation actuels et à venir».

21 November 2022

Delivering the promise COP27 side event

Un evento paralelo a la COP estudia formas de cumplir la promesa de adaptación

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias y sus asociados organizaron un evento paralelo durante la COP27 en torno al tema “Cumplir la promesa: cómo garantizar la satisfacción de las necesidades de adaptación presentes y futuras”.

21 November 2022

COP27 ecumenical prayer

Ökumenisches Gebet am COP27: „Herr, sieh an das Werk deiner Hände“

Menschen verschiedener Glaubensrichtungen trafen sich am COP27 während eines ökumenischen Gebets um zu beichten, zu klagen und Hoffnung für die Zukunft auszudrücken.

18 November 2022

COP27 ecumenical prayer

COP27: prière œcuménique: «Ô Seigneur, regarde l’œuvre de tes mains»

Lors d’une prière œcuménique, des personnes de nombreuses confessions se sont réunies pendant la COP27 pour se confesser, exprimer leur déploration et formuler leur espoir en l’avenir.

18 November 2022

COP27 ecumenical prayer

Oración ecuménica durante la COP27: “Oh señor, observa la obra de tus manos”

Durante la COP27, fieles de muchas religiones se reunieron con motivo de una oración ecuménica para confesar, lamentarse y expresar esperanza de cara al futuro.

18 November 2022

COP27 ecumenical prayer

COP27 ecumenical prayer: “O Lord, look at the workmanship of your hands”

During an ecumenical prayer, people of many faiths gathered during COP27 to confess, lament, and express hope for the future.

17 November 2022

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As climate-linked drought traps more people, Kenyan church leaders urge permanent solutions

Church leaders in Kenya were reiterating the call for solutions to the country’s food crisis, even as rain brought some hope for communities battered by a severe drought.

17 November 2022

Delivering the promise COP27 side event

COP side event explores how to deliver on the promise of adaptation

The World Council of Churches and its partners hosted a side event during COP27 that explored “Delivering the promise: How to ensure present and future adaptation needs are addressed.”

16 November 2022

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COP27 in images – as Egypt hosts the United Nations climate change conference

The sun was just setting over Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt when hundreds of protestors turned towards the main plenary hall of COP27 – the United Nations climate change conference – to raise their fists into the air, shouting ‘Pay up! Pay up! Pay up for loss and damage!’

16 November 2022

Right Livelihood delegation visits WCC

WCC, Right Livelihood Foundation exchange insights into response to climate emergency

During a meeting on 28 October, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Right Livelihood exchanged dialogue and ideas on response to the climate emergency and other initiatives.

04 November 2022