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Kirchen helfen Menschen in Fidschi, mit steigendem Meeresspiegel zurechtzukommen

Pastor Dr. Semisi Turagavou, Präsident der Methodistischen Kirche in Fidschi und Rotuma, nahm an der kürzlich stattgefundenen Tagung des Exekutivausschusses des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) teil. Er sprach über die spezifischen Bedürfnisse in Fidschi sowie auf anderen pazifischen Inseln und über das Treffen mit dem ÖRK-Leitungsgremium als Inspirationsquelle.

Aux Fiji, les Églises viennent en aide à la population pour faire face à l’élévation du niveau de la mer

Le pasteur Semisi Turagavou, président de l’Église méthodiste de Fiji et Rotuma, a participé à la dernière session du Comité exécutif du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE). Il livre ses réflexions sur les besoins spécifiques des Fiji et d’autres îles du Pacifique et sur l’inspiration trouvée auprès des membres de l’organe directeur du COE.

"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.

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.

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.