Blog
19
Dec
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ by caring for our common home
By Beata Anna Kolarczyk
19
Dec
COP 24 in Poland, highlighted the influence of politics over environmental protection. But it also showcased a growing solidarity between people of faith for those most affected by climate change.
19
Dec
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ by caring for our common home
By Beata Anna Kolarczyk
19
Dec
COP 24 in Poland, highlighted the influence of politics over environmental protection. But it also showcased a growing solidarity between people of faith for those most affected by climate change.
13
Dec
Creation remembers
By Arni Svanur Dan...
13
Dec
A reflection on climate justice and the olive trees in Gethsemane
7
Dec
What is our role as stewards of the Earth?
By Sindri Geir Ósk...
7
Dec
Sindri Geir Óskarsson, one of the seven youth delegates representing the LWF at COP24, discusses the challenges of climate change.
19
Sep
Protecting the environment, protecting people’s well-being
By Khulekani S. Magwaza
19
Sep
The climate change crisis has created a dilemma for our society. For many years we have been trying to find solutions to combat climate change and its effects.
16
Dec
Climate change and capacity building in developing countries
By Khulekani Sizwe...
16
Dec
Khulekani Sizwe Magwasa looks back at the November 2016 United Nations climate conference in Marrakech, Morocco, and how capacity building is articulated in the implementation of the COP 21 Paris...
11
Nov
Youth are making a difference as climate advocates
By Caroline Ditebo...
11
Nov
Caroline Ditebogo Lebea is a member of the LWF delegation at the UN climate conference in Marrakech, Morocco. She shares some of the lessons youth are learning and the experiences they bring.
18
Apr
The green gavel and the pens
By Martin Kopp
18
Apr
Paris climate agreement is on its way to ratification
1
Mar
Can we talk about climate change?
By Hannah Mornement
1
Mar
The weather phenomenon El Nino has struck hard in Ethiopia. Failed and irregular rains last year have caused a bad harvests and forced people to sell livestock for additional food. As there is no...
22
Dec
"Slaughter" for the Caribbean if climate change hits 2degC
By Thamesha Watson
22
Dec
A temperature rise would be devastating for the Caribbean
2
Dec
"Thank you" Pentemont-Luxembourg church for a spiritual start to COP21
By Matilda Mattson
2
Dec
LWF COP21 delegate Matilda Mattson offers gratitude to a congregation in Paris for spiritual encouragement and hope “to carry on” advocating for climate justice.
20
Feb
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Visits Geneva
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20
Feb
Marta Erling Spangler, Junior Advocacy Officer in the LWF Office for International Affairs and Human Rights, reflects on the UNFCCC’s recent meeting at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
18
Dec
The Role of Religions at COP 20: Caroline Richter
By Caroline Richter
18
Dec
LWF Youth Secretary Caroline Richter reflects on lessons learned during COP20 in Lima, Peru.
15
Dec
The Peoples March: Jeff Buhse
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15
Dec
December 10th saw Lima play host to Latin America's largest climate march in history. With over 15,000 participants, people from all walks of life were represented. ...
12
Dec
Climate Change Negotiations at the Global Level: Warime Guti
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12
Dec
Reporting from COP20 in Lima, Peru, LWFYouth delegate, Warime Guti, gets down to the basics and explains why everyone should care about climate change.
11
Dec
COP20 Fashion: Jeff Buhse
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11
Dec
1 December opens the 20th Conference of Parties (COP 20) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Lima, Peru. In preparation for this event, LWF Youth Delegate and...
10
Dec
Spiritual Revival
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10
Dec
A welcoming community and worship in a Lutheran congregation in Lima
9
Dec
David Against Goliath
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9
Dec
COP20 delegates visited the congregation Vida Nueva which stood up to a mining company that was polluting the environment.
5
Dec
A Question of Fairness and Equity: Jeff Buhse
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5
Dec
1 December opens the 20th Conference of Parties (COP 20) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Lima, Peru. In preparation for this event, LWF Youth Delegate and...
3
Dec
“Good Morning! Here’s a special invitation to our lunch today”
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3
Dec
I greeted more people than I could count this morning as busloads of observers, official delegates, and press from around the globe emptied out into the entrance of the conference center beside the...
3
Dec
I fasted and prayed. I am at peace; there is hope!
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3
Dec
It was an amazing fasting day yesterday; we were hungry for action on climate justice.
2
Dec
Climate Fasters make their mark at opening of UN talks
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2
Dec
The delegation of the Lutheran World Federation at the UN climate talks COP20 in Peru have taken centre stage with powerful symbolic actions that have captured the imagination of media and...
1
Dec
COP20 Lima Through Our Eyes: Jeff Buhse
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1
Dec
1 December opens the 20th Conference of Parties (COP 20) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Lima, Peru. In preparation for this event, LWF Youth Delegate and...
29
Aug
Papua New Guinea: Participating in God's Mission as a LWF Youth Volunteer at ELCPNG
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29
Aug
Someone once wrote that "There's nothing stronger than a heart of a volunteer." I don't know who penned this statement but it’s a part of who I’ve turned out to be today...
4
Jul
LWF Asia Programs Share Lessons on Food Security and Climate Change
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4
Jul
Capacity building course on “Facilitating Food Security and Livelihood Programs in the Context of Climate Change.”
