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WCC communications in 2024: expanding messages of unity across the world

Communication from the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2024, through storytelling via many channels, fostered unity in unprecedented ways across the world. From the largest global prayer gathering, to 2.3 million engagements on social media, to large numbers of young visitors both in-person and online, WCC communications connected with more people, in more ways than ever.

24 January 2025
Interview
Metropolitan Serafim at COP29

"Ecological repentance is the path to justice," says Metropolitan Serafim at COP29

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim Kykotis of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, a longstanding participant in COPs as part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation, highlighted the critical role of faith in addressing the climate crisis. He underscored the need for ecological repentance and the pivotal role of youth leadership in advancing climate justice.

04 December 2024
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In Fiji, churches help people cope with rising sea levels

Rev. Dr Semisi Turagavou, president of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, attended the recent World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee meeting. He reflected on the unique needs in Fiji, as well as other Pacific islands, and spoke of the inspiration he drew from meeting with the WCC governing body.

02 December 2024
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Interfaith collaboration drives WCC’s climate justice efforts at COP29

The World Council of Churches (WCC) collaborated with interfaith partners at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to amplify faith communities’ moral and ethical advocacy for climate justice. This included participation in the Interfaith Talanoa Dialogue, support for the Interfaith Call to Action, moderating side events, and cohosting press conferences.

27 November 2024
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Les pertes climatiques non économiques mises en évidence par le COE lors de la COP29

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a coorganisé deux événements parallèles pour traiter des impacts non économiques des changements climatiques. Ces discussions ont porté sur les conséquences des changements climatiques pour les communautés vulnérables dans le monde, notamment les populations autochtones, en raison de leurs effets sur le patrimoine culturel, les pratiques spirituelles et la résilience communautaire.

25 November 2024
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ÖRK rückt bei COP29 nicht-monetäre klimabedingte Verluste ins Rampenlicht

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat im Rahmen der COP29 zusammen mit Partnern zwei Nebenveranstaltungen zu den nicht-monetären Folgen des Klimawandels organisiert. Die Diskussionen drehten sich um die Frage, inwiefern sich der Klimawandel auf vulnerable Gemeinwesen – insbesondere indigene Völker – in aller Welt auswirkt, weil er das kulturelle Erbe, spirituelle Praktiken und die Resilienz der Menschen gefährdet und belastet.

25 November 2024
Interview
COP29 Rev. Julio Murray Thompson

“We need to change strategies to get different results,” reflects Archbishop Rev. Julio Murray Thompson at COP29

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the World Council of Churches (WCC) interviewed Archbishop Rev. Julio Murray Thompson of the Anglican Communion in Central America, moderator of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development. The conversation explored the WCC’s “Triple COPs” strategy, the commission’s ongoing work, and how faith communities can call for greater collaboration with governments and the private sector to ensure just and effective climate solutions.

22 November 2024
Interview
Patricia Mungcal, a young leader and ACT Alliance delegate at COP29

“Youth are leaders now, not just tomorrow,” says Patricia Mungcal at COP29

During COP29, the World Council of Churches (WCC) interviewed Patricia Mungcal, a young climate advocate and humanitarian leader from the National Council of Churches in the Philippines and a member of the ACT Alliance delegation. Speaking from Baku, Azerbaijan, Mungcal reflected on the challenges faced by frontline communities in disaster-prone regions, the barriers youth face in accessing decision-making spaces, and the hope she finds in collective resistance and solidarity.

19 November 2024
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Non-economic climate losses spotlighted by WCC at COP29

The World Council of Churches (WCC) co-hosted two side events addressing the non-economic impacts of climate change. These discussions focused on how climate change affects vulnerable communities worldwide, particularly Indigenous peoples, by disrupting cultural heritage, spiritual practices, and community resilience.

18 November 2024
Interview
Eugenio at COP29

“We must move forward, walking with Jesus,” says Argentinian pastor on climate justice

During COP29, the World Council of Churches (WCC) interviewed Pastor Eugenio Albrecht from Argentina, communications officer for the Evangelical Church of the River Plate and a Lutheran World Federation Latin America Communications Network member. Albrecht reflected on his first COP experience, shared insights on Latin America's challenges, and emphasized the importance of diakonal faith in fostering hope and action for climate justice.

15 November 2024
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El CMI aboga en la COP29 por una acción climática impulsada por la justicia

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) aportará una firme voz moral a la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP 29) que se celebra del 11 al 22 de noviembre en Bakú (Azerbaiyán). En esta decisiva reunión, el CMI defenderá una acción climática centrada en la justicia, instando a una financiación significativa para el clima, la protección de las comunidades más afectadas por el cambio climático y una transición rápida para abandonar los combustibles fósiles.

14 November 2024