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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.

Seven Weeks for Water 2025, week 3: "Symbiotic Guardianship: The Bond Between Humans and the Achachilas"

The third reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2025 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is written by Jocabed Reina Solano Miselis, a daughter of the Gunadule nation in Panama. Being an Indigenous activist, she juxtaposes the indigenous spirituality and their integral connection with the nature, the “Achachilas” with the unsatiable desire of humans to exploit the nature for its resources, driven by capitalism. She introduces us to the indigenous belief system which is based on the reciprocity of mother earth and human beings, caring for each other. 

Le COE publie un rapport sur les spiritualités autochtones, les droits fonciers et la justice climatique

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) publie un rapport intitulé Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice (Spiritualités autochtones, droits fonciers et justice climatique, non traduit). Édité par Lori Ransom, consultante auprès du COE pour les populations autochtones, ce rapport s’apparente à une plateforme où s’expriment les voix claires, pressantes et vitales des populations autochtones face à la catastrophe climatique que nous vivons.

“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.

Commission on International Affairs

El CMI publica un informe sobre las espiritualidades indígenas, los derechos sobre la tierra y la justicia climática

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) ha publicado el informe de un seminario titulado Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice (“Espiritualidades indígenas, derechos sobre la tierra y justicia climática”) (disponible en inglés). Editado por Lori Ransom, asesora del CMI en materia de pueblos indígenas, el informe sirve de plataforma para que las claras, acuciantes y muy necesarias voces de los pueblos indígenas arrojen luz sobre la catástrofe climática que estamos viviendo.

ÖRK veröffentlicht Bericht „Indigene Spiritualitäten, Landrechte und Klimagerechtigkeit“

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat einen englischsprachigen Bericht eines Seminars mit dem Titel „Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice“ (indigene Spiritualitäten, Landrechte und Klimagerechtigkeit) veröffentlicht. Herausgeberin des Berichts ist Lori Ransom, die ÖRK-Beraterin zum Thema indigene Völker. Er dient als Plattform für die deutlichen, drängenden und dringend gebrauchten Stimmen von indigenen Völkern, um aufzudecken, dass wir uns mitten in einer Klimakatastrophe befinden.

Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice

Seminar Report, October 2024

“Our theology is born from our land, founded on our relationship with the Creator Spirit since time began; and it is this deep ancient wisdom that sustains and provides our resilience to survive,” writes Anne Pattel-Gray.

She effectively summarizes the Indigenous spiritual insights shared by the authors of this publication. Together, they reveal how Indigenous wisdom is essential to tackling the climate crisis and how that crisis is linked intrinsically to justice concerning land matters. 

As Shane Goldie notes, “The way we treat the Earth reflects how we treat ourselves and each other.”

WCC releases Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice report

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has released a seminar report entitled Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice. Edited by Lori Ransom, WCC indigenous peoples consultant, the report serves as a platform for the clear, urgent, and much-needed voices of Indigenous peoples to expose the climate catastrophe through which we are living.

El Grupo de Referencia de la Red de Pueblos Indígenas del CMI se reúne por primera vez en persona

El Grupo de Referencia de la Red Ecuménica de Pueblos Indígenas del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) se reunió por primera vez en persona en el Instituto Ecuménico del CMI en Bossey, los días 12 y 13 de octubre, para planificar la labor que tiene ante sí.  Los principales objetivos de la reunión fueron crear comunidad y empezar a perfilar planes y prioridades.