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“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.

19 March 2025
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6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA)

25 - 27 March 2025

The Ecumenical Panel on NIFEA will convene for its 6th meeting to address the growing global economic inequality, climate catastrophe, and explore alternative economic systems in this Jubilee year. This collaborative effort between the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, and Council for World Mission brings together experts in economics, finance, sociology, and theology to chart a path toward a more just and sustainable economic architecture.

Geneva, Switzerland
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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.

13 March 2025
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“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.

06 March 2025
Commission on International Affairs
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Symposium on religion and international affairs will focus on role of faith and civil society in multilateral solutions

The 11th edition of the Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations will assess the trends and opportunities for the participation of civil society, and specifically faith actors, in all stages from policy formulation to implementation if the world is to achieve sustainable development, peace and security and enjoy human rights and rule of law.

29 August 2024
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Statement on Ecumenical Solidarity with Sudan

It has been more than a year since large-scale fighting broke out between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict between two former allies in the 2021 military coup that toppled the previous transitional government has almost destroyed a country whose people had already suffered through many years of protracted and multidimensional crises.

11 June 2024
Executive committee