WCC consultation on interconnected challenges of land, water, and food
The half-day consultation will gather global experts and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to deliberate on the complexities surrounding land degradation, water scarcity, and food insecurity.
“This event underscores the WCC’s commitment to fostering sustainable solutions that respect human rights and promote equitable access to resources,” highlights Dinesh Suna, coordinator of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network. “Discussions will focus on the urgent need to manage land, water, and food in an integrated manner, which is essential for sustainable development and environmental resilience.”
By viewing land, water, and food as interconnected elements, participants will be challenged to develop more comprehensive strategies that support ecosystems, enhance food security and water management, and contribute to a sustainable future.
The consultation will also serve as a platform for theological reflection on environmental stewardship, aiming to strengthen the WCC’s role in supporting global eco-justice movements towards sustainability.
“This consultation is in line with the recently created working group of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development that will work on land, water, and food justice issues,” says Athena Peralta, director of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development.
The WCC invites members, partners, and concerned citizens to engage in this critical discussion, which will influence the WCC’s work in addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
The meeting will be held from 14:00 to 17:00 in Salle 4 of the Ecumenical Center in Geneva, Switzerland. It will accommodate a worldwide audience, and there will be options for online participation. This event will also commemorate World Environment Day (5 June); the theme this year is “Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.”
