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Nearly 50 church leaders, faith representatives, ecumenical organizations, Indigenous community members, and climate experts convened in Brazil to issue a powerful call for climate action ahead of COP30.

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.

Preparations for the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) 2025 are advancing, with various working groups actively shaping the program. 

As the world edges closer to exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold set in the Paris Agreement, members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development gathered in Panama City for a training on climate litigation for churches.

A WCC staff visit will take place from 12-21 January, aimed at empowering faith communities in Jamaica to take action on sexual and gender-based violence, racism, reparations, and climate justice.

Gracia Violeta Ross, WCC programme executive for HIV, Reproductive Health, and Pandemics, shared insights with a workshop entitled “The role of self-care interventions to reduce maternal mortality in the Latin America and the Caribbean region,” held from 23-25 October in Bogotá, Colombia.

Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, the Peruvian Dominican priest considered one of the pioneers of liberation theology, died 22 October at the age of 96.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has newly published Caribbean Rising…On a Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace, a collection of articles that reflect the rhythm of Caribbean orature and storytelling.