WCC news: "We are going to keep struggling, advocating, and fighting for climate justice”

Gloria Pua Ulloa is gender justice and youth programme officer for the Evangelical Service of Diakonia, an ACT Alliance member. She is part of the ecumenical delegation at COP28. Photo: Valter Muniz/WCC 7 December 2023 Ulloa said she sees many direct effects of climate change where she works in Argentina. “There are many people who are laving their territories who have been affected—their food security has been affected,” she said. “Climate change is also causing migration.” The Evangelical Service of Diakonia works with agricultural families in Argentina and Paraguay. At COP28, Ulloa said she has learned about many climate-related  facets and topics.  “We bring to the table the importance of justice—justice related also to the climate,” she said. “I think it’s important.” Faith-based groups can bring the concepts of climate and justice together in a profound way, she said. “We have the possibility to learn from other people,” she said. "I think the encounter is very important because we can meet from all over the word, share our ideas, share what we are doing in our own home countries—and also it’s important to know what other people are doing in their home countries,” she said.  Ulloa believes, that, while they may not always get the results they want, it’s important for faith-based groups to know they’re not alone.  “It’s important to know that we are going to keep struggling and fighting and advocating for climate justice,” she said.  Bedi Racule at COP28: “One thing that really unites us together is our faith” (WCC news release, 6 December 2023) WCC special page on COP28 WCC joins global faith efforts for women's health amid climate crisis (WCC news release, 5 December 2023) Global Climate Action spotlight: Faith actors' crucial role echoes at COP28 (WCC news release, 3 December 2023) Indigenous youth advocate Julia Rensberg paves the way for climate resilience at COP28 Faith Pavilion (WCC news release, 3 December 2023) WCC general secretary: “At COP 28 we have to speak up for justice” (WCC news release 3 December 2023) At COP28, WCC general secretary hopes for “less talk and more walk” (WCC interview, 1 December 2023) Interfaith talanoa dialogue brings “ethical, moral, and spiritual voice” to COP28 (WCC news release, 30 November 2023) As COP28 begins, faith communities stand ready to push for climate justice (WCC news release, 30 November 2023) WCC executive committee statement on COP28's responsibility for climate justice "Confluence of Conscience: Uniting for Planetary Resurgence" - Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for COP28 See more

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