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IECLB climate activist Jorge Fernando Cunha at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Brazil: a passion for protecting the rights of people and the planet

Jorge Fernando Cunha, youth leader with the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil

Communion
Justice
Climate
News
28 Nov 2025
21 November 2025, Belém, Brazil: Indigenous people gather on stage to sing ‘songs of resistance’ on what is scheduled to be the closing day of COP30 in Brazil. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Emphasis on strong climate justice advocacy beyond COP30

Climate summit outcome did not reflect urgent action needed for the most vulnerable

Churches
Theology
Justice
News
26 Nov 2025
An indigenous woman blows a horn as tens of thousands gather in downtown Belém for a People's March for Climate Justice in connection with COP30 in Brazil. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

For just transformation, indigenous rights, global and local action

Exploring inclusive and equitable climate action

Churches
Theology
Justice
News
21 Nov 2025
Participants in the November 2025 Woven Wisdom Workshop hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia. Photo: David Mang’enda

Namibia: Weaving wisdom into diaconal action across Africa

A four-day workshop in northern Namibia equips women with skills to provide transformative leadership and service

Climate
Gender
News
19 Nov 2025
15 November 2025, Belém, Brazil: LWF delegates to COP30 alongside representatives from other churches and ecumenical partners join tens of thousands gathered in downtown Belém for a People's March for Climate Justice in connection with the United Nations climate summit COP30 taking place in Belém, Brazil. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Witnessing for climate justice at COP30

LWF delegates call for accountability, courage, and shared responsibility

Churches
Theology
Justice
News
18 Nov 2025
Carine Josiéle Wendland of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil speaks at an interfaith gathering in the spirit of Talanoa dialogue, convened by the Interfaith Liaison Committee to the UNFCCC and hosted at the IECLB, Belém congregation, on the opening day of the United Nations climate summit COP30 taking place in Belém, Brazil, 10-21 November 2025. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Connecting local context to global climate negotiations

At COP30, faith voices rise for hope, justice, and solidarity 

In Brazil, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is …

Churches
Theology
Justice
News
13 Nov 2025
LWF youth delegates and other COP30 participants from different parts of the world joined in Sunday worship at the IECLB congregation in Belém, Brazil. Photo: LWF/E. Albrecht

COP30: LWF to highlight impact of faith-rooted climate action

LWF delegation to UN climate conference seeks to promote evidence-based advocacy

Climate
Justice
Churches
News
11 Nov 2025
Seminar at the Gurukul Lutheran Theological College. Photo: India Peace Centre

India: Climate awareness, advocacy and action

India Peace Center leads conversations on faith and action ahead of global climate conference in Brazil

Climate
News
24 Oct 2025
The church operates 11 wind turbines in five locations across Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. Photo: Evangelical Church in Central Germany

Faith communities share best practices for reducing carbon emissions

New LWF publication documents local initiatives on sustainable energy innovations

Climate
Justice
Churches
News
15 Oct 2025
First aid exercise in El Salvador. Photo: LWF Central America

Central America: A promise of safety and hope

LWF helps Central American communities prepare for disaster

Humanitarian
Climate
News
09 Oct 2025
Pastors at the ELCC National Retreat. Photo: EELC/communication

Cameroon: Church leaders reflect on climate justice and peace

Responsibility to guide young people towards non-violence

Churches
Justice
Climate
News
16 Sep 2025
Photo by daejeung Kim on Unsplash

Season of Creation opens with a prayer service

Prayer and reflection on "Peace with Creation”

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Climate
News
02 Sep 2025

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