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Germany: Church makes binding commitment to protect the climate Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg drafts church law embedding climate justice
France: Youth advocacy for a ‘shared Earth’ and care for creation LWF supports ‘Grand KIFF’ festival to affirm young people’s role in the church
COP26: LWF Delegates “disappointed but not disheartened by the lack of results” Advocacy and actions for climate justice continue (LWI) – While there have been some…
Faith leaders: More must be done to achieve climate justice after COP26 “We will continue to care for creation, work for climate justice, and stand with the most vulnerable”
COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver” Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities
COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed