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WCC advocates for creation care and justice at start of triple COP journey

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.

Water for Life: Bridging the Gap Between the Right to Water and Food

22 October 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to water and food for life, the World Council of Churches (WCC), through its Ecumenical Water Network, will cohost the side event Water for Life: Bridging the Gap Between the Right to Water and Food during the 52nd session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 52). The hybrid event will be held on 22 October from 8:30 am to 9:45 am CEST at the Iran Room, FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Iran Room, FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Storyteller and playwright shares the mind and faith behind her craft

Kristine Greenaway, who has held many roles with the World Council of Churches (WCC) communications team, is a playwright and producer who is currently co-producing, with Nicole Arends, Shadows in the Nooks: Spirited Women in Theatre. She is member of Alumnae Theatre, a nonprofit theatre in Toronto, Canada that was created more than 100 years ago and is the oldest women-run theatre company in North America. 

"Human Rights in Indonesia” side event addressed crises in West Papua

A side event to the 57th UN Human Rights Council entitled “Human Rights in West Papua,” hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and partner organizations on 1 October, addressed the dire human rights situation in the Papuan provinces of Indonesia, with ongoing violations that include extra-judicial killings, internal displacement due to armed conflict, restrictions on civil liberties, and a growing number of cases of land grabbing. 

WCC celebrates courage, commitment of Right Livelihood award winners

Since 1980, the annual Right Livelihood award has highlighted individuals and organizations whose work promotes justice, peace, and sustainability for all, but might otherwise not receive the recognition they deserve. On 3 October, Right Livelihood announced four new laureates, continuing this tradition.

“Human Rights in Indonesia” side event will address crises in West Papua

A side event to the 57th UN Human Rights Council entitled Human Rights in Indonesia,” hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and partner organizations on 1 October, will address the dire human rights situation in West Papua, with ongoing violations that include extra-judicial killings, internal displacement due to armed conflict, restrictions on civil liberties, and a growing number of cases of land grabbing.

Ecumenical Indigenous Peoples Network Reference Group meeting - Seminar on Indigenous spirituality, land rights, and climate justice

12 October - 15 September 2024

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Indigenous Peoples Network Reference Group is convening for the first time in-person at the WCC Ecumenical Institute at Bossey from 12-13 October to plan the work ahead.  The main objectives will be to build community and begin to shape plans and priorities. 

Bossey Ecumenical Institute, Switzerland

“Transforming Discipleship and Creation”

06 October - 11 September 2024

A consultation entitled Transforming Discipleship and Creation” will take place from 6-11 October in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Cohosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC), Methodist Church of New Zealand, and Te Runanga Whakawhanaunga i ngā Hāhi, the gathering will include personal sharing, exposure visits, case studies, and reflection. 

Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

Consultation advocates for land as commons, not commodity

The World Council of Churches (WCC) co-organized a New International Financial and Economic Architecture Consultation on "Land as Commons, not Commodity" from 28-30 August 2024 in Limuru, Kenya. The event brought together nearly 60 theologians, faith actors, researchers, and land activists to explore faith-based responses to global land issues, emphasizing land's role as a commons, not a commodity.