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Together with churches from the Mediterranean region, an online consultation on 9 December will explore the opportunities to address desertification through responsible banking.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee released a statement addressing the intensifying environmental crisis and its humanitarian impacts.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in opening remarks at a press conference on the first day of the ACT Alliance, set an urgent tone with regard to climate justice, indicating “We are running out of time.”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) begins its journey at the triple COPs—starting with the biodiversity COP16 in Colombia—by promoting a holistic approach to environmental stewardship. Rooted in faith and guided by creation care, the WCC calls for integrated policies that address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation while amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples and vulnerable communities.

Um herauszustellen, wie unsere Entscheidungen rund um Finanzen dazu beitragen können, die Wüstenausbreitung zu bekämpfen und eine nachhaltige Zukunft für unsere Kinder zu gestalten, hat der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) ein Video mit dem Titel „Von Verzweiflung zur Hoffnung“ veröffentlicht. Es steht auf Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Spanisch und Arabisch zur Verfügung.

To highlight how our financial choices can help combat desertification and create a sustainable future for our children, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has released a video “From Despair to Hope,” available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

A webinar entitled “Climate-Responsible Banking: A Moral Imperative towards Children“ on 3 July will increase awareness of how investments into new fossil fuel expansion imperil the wellbeing of children, youth, and future generations, to advance actions of faith-based actors and hold accountable those investing in fossil fuels.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) cohosted a hybrid consultation in Geneva, focusing on the critical nexus of land, water, and food. The event convened distinguished international experts, community leaders, and activists to discuss sustainable solutions and the interdependencies of these vital resources.

The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Right Livelihood met on 22 May to deepen collaboration and extend their work on the innovative ways in which people and organizations can take responsibility for making the world a more livable place. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will convene a hybrid event on 29 May at the Ecumenical Center in Geneva to address critical interlinkages between land, water, and food security through a rights-based approach.