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Toward COP30: Global webinar series to craft interfaith call to action

As the global community prepares for critical climate negotiations at COP30, faith groups worldwide are mobilising their moral voice through a series of strategic webinars organised by the Interfaith Liaison Committee to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The World Council of Churches (WCC), serving as co-chair of the Interfaith Liaison Committee, will lead this interfaith initiative to develop a unified Talanoa Call to Action that bridges spiritual values with climate justice imperatives.

“What will we leave to those coming after us?” – Ecumenical pre-COP30 meeting kicks off in Brazil

A diverse group of nearly 50 church leaders, representatives of various faith traditions, ecumenical organizations, Indigenous communities, and climate experts are gathered in Brazil's capital from 18-20 March to coordinate efforts for meaningful engagement in the lead-up to COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Conference. Their central concern: ensuring that local voices are heard.

Des responsables d’Église se rassemblent pour appeler à une économie juste pour toutes et tous

Tandis que les inégalités économiques atteignent des niveaux alarmants, des responsables religieux, des économistes et des défenseuses et défenseurs de la justice vont se réunir pour la 6e réunion du Groupe œcuménique sur une nouvelle architecture financière et économique internationale (NAFEI) du 25 au 27 mars à Genève. Organisée par le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) en collaboration avec la Communion mondiale d’Églises réformées, la Fédération luthérienne mondiale, le Conseil méthodiste mondial et le Conseil pour la mission mondiale, cette réunion portera sur les réformes économiques urgentes pour un avenir plus juste et plus durable.

WCC calls for action on climate finance, debt cancellation, and tax justice at UN Human Rights Council

As climate change continues to devastate vulnerable communities worldwide, the World Council of Churches (WCC) called on the UN Human Rights Council to address the "climate-debt-tax-human rights nexus as a moral imperative." The statement, delivered by Rev. Peter Adenekan during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, highlighted how debt obligations are preventing governments in developing countries from meeting basic human rights and responding effectively to the climate emergency.

Seven Weeks for Water 2025, week 3: "Symbiotic Guardianship: The Bond Between Humans and the Achachilas"

The third reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2025 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is written by Jocabed Reina Solano Miselis, a daughter of the Gunadule nation in Panama. Being an Indigenous activist, she juxtaposes the indigenous spirituality and their integral connection with the nature, the “Achachilas” with the unsatiable desire of humans to exploit the nature for its resources, driven by capitalism. She introduces us to the indigenous belief system which is based on the reciprocity of mother earth and human beings, caring for each other. 

Global church leaders will convene to call for just economy for all

As economic inequality reaches alarming levels, faith leaders, economists, and justice advocates will gather for the 6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) from 25-27 March in Geneva. Organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in collaboration with the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, and Council for World Mission, the meeting will focus on urgent economic reforms for a more just and sustainable future.

En el ámbito de la justicia climática, ¿emprenderán las iglesias acciones judiciales por negligencia criminal?

La Prof.a Susan Lea Smith, de la Universidad Willamette de Salem, Oregón (EE. UU.), es miembro de la Comisión del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible. En una entrevista, reflexiona sobre cómo las iglesias pueden —y deberían— participar en los litigios relacionados con el clima en pos de la justicia climática.

Justice climatique: les Églises dénonceront-elles la négligence criminelle?

Professeure à l’université de Willamette à Salem (Oregon), aux États-Unis, Susan Lea Smith siège à la Commission des Églises pour la justice climatique et le développement durable du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE). Elle livre ses réflexions sur la manière dont les Églises pourraient – et devraient – s’investir dans les contentieux liés au climat dans le cadre de leur quête de justice climatique.

الإيمان بالأرض، الإيمان بمستقبل أبنائنا

استخدام قوتنا كعملاء للبنوك في مكافحة التصحر

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.

Foi en la terre, foi en l’avenir de nos enfants

Exploiter notre pouvoir de client pour pousser les banques à combattre la désertification

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.

Le COE publie un rapport sur les spiritualités autochtones, les droits fonciers et la justice climatique

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) publie un rapport intitulé Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice (Spiritualités autochtones, droits fonciers et justice climatique, non traduit). Édité par Lori Ransom, consultante auprès du COE pour les populations autochtones, ce rapport s’apparente à une plateforme où s’expriment les voix claires, pressantes et vitales des populations autochtones face à la catastrophe climatique que nous vivons.

“Joint Interfaith Statement to the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”

As people of faith representing diverse traditions, united in our common belief in the sanctity of life and the pursuit of justice, peace, and human dignity, we commend the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) for your historic commitment and leadership in working toward a world without nuclear weapons. Each signature and ratification affirming this Treaty is an act of courage and beacon of hope, and we applaud you.

Commission on International Affairs