”What the world needs is a complete phase-out of fossil fuels” – as COP28 draws to a close, LWF delegates reflect on their climate engagement and the work ahead both at the global level and in building momentum for climate justice among local…
As this year’s COP28 conference completes its first week and negotiations arrive at their halfway mark, LWF delegates take stock of progress made so far, and review specific focuses for what lies ahead.
Uniting Faith and Action at COP28: Faith leaders gather at Christ Church Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to take stock of current progress, hopes and calls for action as this year's climate conference…
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins global leaders at COP28, in Dubai, with a delegation led by young climate activists seeking to amplify the urgent call to address the climate emergency. Over 60 delegates from 29…
LWF and partners applaud steps towards establishment of a legally binding global tax convention to save billions of dollars in lost revenues for development, social and environmental protection
The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume. At the same time, war in Europe, and the response of LWF and its member churches, brought back memories of the years when…
Ahead of G20 summit in New Delhi, religious leaders call for a new international financial and economic architecture that prioritizes vulnerable people and the planet over “the logic of profit”…
With an ecumenical ceremony at the top of Germany’s highest mountain peak, churches drew attention to the effects of climate change. The requiem for a dying glacier marked the rapid disappearance of the ice caps of the Alps.
In this Voices from the Communion, youth delegate Nora Antonsen shares her passion for climate justice, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment - values shaped by her experience with LWF’s delegation at COP in Glasgow…
