Global christian leaders launch Decade of Climate Justice (2025-2034)

Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action (2025 — 2034) – 
Moving Together in Ecological Metanoia for Transformation 

Climate justice action is an expression of our faith in the triune God and an integral part of our discipleship. When the decade was launched June 21, 2025, at the World Council of Churches’ Central Committee Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, Rev. Charissa Suli from the Uniting Church of Australia said: “Through the Spirit of Creation, we see the Cosmic Christ, crucified with the Earth. He carries the Cosmic Cross—stretching from horizon to horizon. A new Passion narrative is unfolding—not just in Scripture, but in species loss, in droughts, and in floods. Yet this Passion is not the end. As people of resurrection, we believe that even in climate collapse, God is at work—restoring, redeeming, renewing.” God is at work – and we are called to serve as God’s co-workers towards transformation. In many places, this work is countercultural. Climate change is negated or practically ignored and false promises are made that economic growth brings us closer to paradise. It is time for an orchestrated response of global Christianity, led by those who suffer most under the deadly consequences of climate change, like people from the Global South and particularly from the Pacific Islands, and indigenous and marginalized communities.

Theology and Worship: Our theological reflection must overcome human-centric and individualistic approaches and put creation and justice in the center. Every worship is an opportunity to give thanks for the gift of life, interwoven in God’s creation; to repent of greed and selfishness; and to be transformed to become co-workers towards peace for the earth and justice for all.

Analysis and Learning: Through discernment and teaching material, we learn more about climate change and the interconnectedness with gender, race, economics, and colonialism. 

Mobilization for Acts of Solidarity and Systemic Change: Together with partners, we engage in advocacy and action, such as climate fasts, renewable energy projects, climate pilgrimages, divestment of fossil fuel, or climate solidarity funds. 

Our international connection within The United Methodist Church provides opportunities to bring a global perspective in our local work and to deepen relationships to pray, reflect and act together. The Council of Bishops, our boards and agencies and networks already installed or newly emerging will remind us of both, the vision of God’s renewed creation and the urgency to act towards justice. This correlates with wider circles for reflection and action: The World Methodist Council provides a platform to explore our Wesleyan theology, spirituality and calling to grow in personal, social and ecological holiness. And we engage in many ways in the manyfold programs of the World Council of Churches as we journey through the decade. Now it is time for 

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