WEA co-hosts first ever Faith Pavilion at UN Climate Conference
During this year’s UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), there will be a Faith Pavilion for the first time in the so-called “Blue Zone” (the negotiating …
Small Island Developing States Conference 2024
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stand at the forefront of numerous global crises, encompassing climate change, COVID-19 recovery, and debt. These nations possess breathtaking beauty and serve as custodians of …
A UN Plastics Treaty – One Step Closer
by Dr. Emily Lange, WEASC Project Support Officer Last year’s UNEA 5.2 session advanced a remarkable commitment – the project of building a UN Plastics Treaty, which has been described …
Third and final day of the UN Water Conference
On the third day of the UN Water Conference, the WEA team again observed the conference proceedings and participated in a wide variety of events. Dr. Chris Elisara’s day started …
Faith Community is a Blue Community
“Faith Community is a Blue Community” was the title of a hybrid side event on World Water Day 2023 that WEA had jointly organized and co-sponsored together with partners on …
Insights, Challenges and Hope – Day 2 of the UN Water Conference
On the second day of the UN Water Conference, the WEA team again participated in plenary sessions and side events at the UN headquarters in New York. John Girgis, Permanent …
“Water is life” – Day 1 of the UN Water Conference
Today, the UN Water Conference 2023 began in New York at the United Nations headquarters. It is a historic moment for global efforts to ensure fair and unrestricted access to …
Clean Water and Sanitation – Streams in the Wilderness
On March 22-24, government delegations, business leaders, non-profits and activists will gather in New York City for the 2023 UN Water Conference. The focus of the conference will be on …
UN target: 30 percent of the world’s oceans to become protected areas
After long and tough negotiations, the United Nations have agreed on a text to protect the world’s oceans. The head of the UN conference that brought about the agreement, Rena …
Virtual Forum „Looking Ahead: Creation Care 2023“ – Recording and all resources
What are the hot topics, key challenges, and expected progress in creation care in 2023? What major events are coming up and what trends and developments should we keep an …