Ökumenischer Rat der Kirchen

At the Asia-Pacific Christian Youth Assembly, youth from across the region united to advocate for a 'just transition' in addressing the climate crisis. Their discussions focused on sustainable development, driven by the intersection of faith and action. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNAmTBkK #ClimateJustice #SustainableDevelopment #YouthLeadership #FaithInAction

🌿 Global Water Justice in Focus: WCC Hosts Dialogue with UN Special Rapporteur Prof. Pedro Arrojo-Agudo The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Water Network invites you to a critical conversation on the human right to water with UN Special Rapporteur Prof. Pedro Arrojo-Agudo. Prof. Arrojo-Agudo will present insights from his latest report, Water and Economy Nexus: Managing Water for Productive Uses from a Human Rights Perspective. 📅 Date: Friday, 20 September 2024 | 14:30-16:00 CET 📍 Venue: WCC, Geneva & Online 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e38QyYwR #WaterJustice #FaithForWater #HumanRights #WCCLivingPlanet #Sustainability #UNWater #ClimateAction

The 2024 annual gathering of the European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) explored the theme “What is truth? - Ethical and practical issues in the use of Artificial Intelligence,” gathering around 30 communicators and media professionals from churches and church-related organizations in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Greece, France, and the United Kingdom. Hosted by the World Council of Churches, the conference took place at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, enabling its participants to hear from ecumenical and international organizations in Geneva. During the three days of the meeting, participants learned about various aspects of AI from keynote speakers as well as from each other, sharing their work and networking. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMEqwTtv Photos: Ivars Kupcis/WCC #ecic28 #ecic2024 #artificialintelligence

🌍✝️In a video message, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof Dr Jerry Pillay shared joyful greetings with an ecumenical faith festival in Dresden, Germany, from 13-15 September under the theme "Living Hope for the Earth. Justice-Peace-Integrity of Creation.” Referencing the WCC 11th Assembly message, "Call to Act Together," Pillay urged action to fix broken systems, transform divisions, and heal the planet in a spirit of unity. Let’s walk together on this Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity. 🌱 #FaithForTheEarth #JusticePeaceCreation #WCC #LivingHope #UnityInAction #EcumenicalFaithFestival

🌍 The World Council of Churches will co-host a high-level webinar on Sept 10 as part of the #SeasonOfCreation. Join us for an insightful discussion with faith leaders and policymakers on how the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty can help phase out fossil fuels while ensuring justice for vulnerable communities. 🔗 More info at https://lnkd.in/eXjsJVzk 🔴 Follow live at https://lnkd.in/exmE_mfn Spanish and French interpretations: Available via Zoom Register here https://lnkd.in/ee8QXjpm #FaithForClimate #ClimateAction #FFNPT

WCC receives mayor of Le Grand-Saconnex for discussion on World Council of Churches. Discussions centered around the work of the World Council of Churches in the international Geneva and the project Green Village. #grandsaconnex #greenvillage Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVZ8bd97

In a powerful display of unity, faith leaders from diverse Christian traditions came together to open the 2024 Season of Creation, reflecting on this year’s theme, “To Hope and Act with Creation.” The event highlighted the urgent need for environmental justice and a just energy transition. As Dr. Louk Andrianos, WCC consultant on Care for Creation, Sustainability, and Climate Justice, emphasized: “The call to action is clear: humanity must recognize the gift of creation and repent for ecological sins, including the exploitation of fossil fuels.” This season, global faith communities are called to take action. The WCC will co-host a high-level webinar on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty on 10 September as part of the ongoing efforts to foster a sustainable and just future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2RUa-HC #EnvironmentalJustice #CareForCreation #FaithInAction #Sustainability #JustTransition #SeasonOfCreation #LeadershipForChange #ClimateAction

🌿 "GEM School is a bustling and energizing experience that transforms our views on advocacy for the planet." - Rev. Gelin Rosamour This August, leaders from 23 countries gathered at GEM School 2024 in #Kenya to explore how faith can guide us toward a more just economy. Together, they developed projects like the "Put People and Earth Over Debt" campaign, pushing for debt cancellation and climate finance! 🌍 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8EVMjDn #EconomyOfLife #ClimateJustice #FaithAndAction #Sustainability #GlobalLeaders #DebtCancellation

#WCC grieves deaths of hostages in Gaza, calls for immediate ceasefire World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay joined all those grieving the loss of six hostages whose bodies were recovered from the Gaza Strip on 31 August. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eb8be5xC Photo Albin Hillert/WCC

WCC calls for urgent climate justice at African conference Reflecting on the theme “The welfare of the Earth is our welfare”, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on #ClimateJustice and Sustainable Development Athena Peralta delivered a strong call to action at the All Africa Conference of Churches event on climate justice. Read more: https://lnkd.in/giuWmH7n