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World Council of Churches: "Right to hope" despite climate change challenges

General secretary affirms call for UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights

12 March 2015

Church of England investing bodies welcome Shell response on climate change

The Church of England’s national investing bodies have welcomed the decision by the Royal Dutch Shell Plc Board to recommend a vote in favour of a special resolution on climate change

02 February 2015

Rowan Williams Challenges Faith Community To Respond To Climate Challenge

Christian Aid Chair Dr Rowan Williams marked Bristol becoming the 2015 European Green Capital with a stark warning about the spiritual imperative to show responsibility to others and the planet.

28 January 2015

"Compensate the poor for climate change" - South India bishop

South India's deputy moderator has called for rich countries to compensate poorer countries for the impact of climate change.

08 December 2014

Calling churches and communities to hold their Light for Lima vigil on Sunday 7th December

On Sunday 7th December 2014 the Our Voices campaign is asking churches and faith communities worldwide to hold a vigil at 8pm local time 

28 November 2014

Humanity's greed driving climate inaction: Archbishop of Polynesia

The Anglican Archbishop of Polynesia has urged G20 leaders to step up their efforts to tackle climate change.

17 November 2014

WCC launches online survey on theology schools to probe climate justice

 new online survey supported by the World Council of Churches (WCC) aims to promote the study of issues such as the environment, climate change and food security as part of the training of future pastors, priests and other Christian leaders.

17 October 2014

World leaders hear voice of global citizens at UN Climate Summit

On Tuesday 23rd September 2014 United Nations' Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon convened a Climate Summit

25 September 2014

Interfaith declaration on climate change

30 faith leaders representing nine religions signed their names to a statement calling for concrete actions to curb carbon emissions.

22 September 2014

Global protests challenge world leaders to make progress on climate change

This weekend unprecedented numbers of worldwide citizens will take part in global protests

17 September 2014