Newsletter from the global Blue Community WCC – World Council of Churches and its Ecumenical Water Network:
Together for Water.
As we close this year, our work for water and climate justice is shaped once again by the outcomes of COP30 in Belém. Faith communities from every region were strongly present—raising prophetic voices, standing with Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, and insisting that climate justice must be rooted in justice for land, water, and food. Yet the political outcome of COP30 fell short of the urgency demanded by our planet and by the vulnerable communities we accompany.
Still, there is hope in the collective strength of our movement. We launched the second Living Planet Monitor at COP30, amplifying faith-rooted data and stories from across Africa. We witnessed churches deepen their engagement through committing to the Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action. And communities around the world demonstrate that water justice is being advanced every day—often far from the negotiation halls, in villages, congregations, and local initiatives that protect dignity and life.
Thank you for being part of this journey. As we prepare for the year ahead, may we continue to work together so that water may flow freely, justly, and sustainably for all. Wishing you all a joyous Christmas and a happy New Year 2026.
In solidarity,
Dinesh Suna
WCC programme executive for Land, Water, and Food
and coordinator of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network
