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Living Planet Monitor debuts with insights on interconnectedness of people and planet

The World Council of Churches (WCC) launched the inaugural edition of the Living Planet Monitor (LPM) publication, marking a significant step in addressing the interconnection between land, water, food, and climate justice.

03 December 2024

Publication

Living Planet Monitor, Volume 1, Issue 1, Nov. 2024

Southern and Eastern Africa

This first issue of the Living Planet Monitor aims to monitor our commitment to sustainable food systems, conservation of land, ecological biodiversity, and water justice in Africa The Living Planet Monitor will give you an overview of the situation in a particular continent by monitoring indicators on food security, water resources, land use, and climate resilience. It is a key instrument for faith communities to stay informed on the current situation, share good practices and projects led by church-based organizations, and give hope and courage to transform the situation.

28 November 2024

Asia consultation calls for transformative action to address gender-based violence

A regional consultation on “Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy,” held 19-21 November in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the Christian Conference of Asia, emphasized the need for collaborative, inclusive, and transformative action to address gender-based violence and the forced migration of women.

28 November 2024

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

Interfaith collaboration drives WCC’s climate justice efforts at COP29

The World Council of Churches (WCC) collaborated with interfaith partners at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to amplify faith communities’ moral and ethical advocacy for climate justice. This included participation in the Interfaith Talanoa Dialogue, support for the Interfaith Call to Action, moderating side events, and cohosting press conferences.

27 November 2024

Statement: public statement

COP29 Interfaith Call to Action

27 November 2024

WCC Programmes

Statement: public statement

Erklärung: Sehnsucht nach einem gerechten Frieden in Europa

Der Exekutivausschuss des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) erinnert in einer Erklärung mit dem Titel „Sehnsucht nach einem gerechten Frieden in Europa“ schweren Herzens daran, dass der Krieg in der Ukraine bereits 1000 Tage dauert.

26 November 2024

Statement: public statement

WCC Executive Committee statement: Overcoming Fifty Years of Division - Seeking Justice, Reconciliation and Unity in Cyprus

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee statement “Overcoming Fifty Years of Division - Seeking Justice, Reconciliation and Unity in Cyprus,” adopted at the meeting in Cyprus on 21-26 November 2024.

25 November 2024

Left to right: Emma Van Dorp, Rev. Bjorn Warde (Youth Vice moderator), Lorena Catalina Garcia (Youth Vice moderator) Mawuli Assimadi. Photo: Mark Anthony N. Cuyos

ÖRK-Kommission für junge Erwachsene sammelt Inspiration und Entschlossenheit für die Zukunft

Die Versammlung der Kommission für junge Erwachsene in der Ökumenischen Bewegung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) endete in Manila, Philippinen voller Inspiration durch die lokal geknüpften Kontakte und Entschlossenheit, der gesamten ökumenischen Bewegung die Botschaft junger Menschen zu vermitteln.

22 November 2024

Report

Report of the WCC general secretary at the executive committee in Paralimni, Cyprus

Report of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.

21 November 2024

Report

Moderator's address at the WCC executive committee in Paralimni, Cyprus

Address of the WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.

21 November 2024

Event

Launching of the Living Planet Monitor (LPM) publication

28 November 2024

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will debut a new publication, Living Planet Monitor, during a webinar on 28 November from 15:00 to 16:30.

WCC to debut new Living Planet Monitor publication

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will debut a new publication, Living Planet Monitor, during a webinar on 28 November from 15:00 to 16:30.

14 November 2024

At COP29, religious leaders call for “regeneration and renewal of our only planetary home”

At COP29, religious leaders are emphasizing the need to care for the creation that God made, and to safeguard the most vulnerable who have contributed the least to climate change—yet face its worst impacts.

13 November 2024

WCC general secretary speaks during the prayer service

As world prays for Armenia, WCC urges "justice and peace are closely interconnected”

Prayers for Armenia rang worldwide on 10 November—from London to Paris; Berlin to Washington, DC; Moscow to Australia—and in Geneva, the World Council of Churches (WCC) called for the unconditional release of 23 Armenian war hostages, as well as defenders of human rights and journalists detained in Azeri jails.

11 November 2024

View of person from behind, wearing a vest reading 'EAPPI'.

WCC accompaniment programme in Palestine and Israel convenes for annual meeting

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel convened online for its annual meeting from 4-7 November.

08 November 2024

Armenia prayer day will be “profound testament to Christian solidarity”

Churches and people across the world are invited to pray for the people of Armenia on 10 November.

08 November 2024

Message

WCC statement on the murder of Padre Marcelo Pérez

The World Council of Churches (WCC) expresses the international ecumenical movement’s solidarity with the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico mourning the death of the priest and human rights defender, Marcelo Pérez.

04 November 2024

General Secretary