LWF contributes voices of hope and faith
(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), as part of its ongoing advocacy efforts will be participating in the Fifth session United Nations Environment Assembly(UNEA-5), taking place online as well as in Nairobi, Kenya, 28 February to 2 March. The LWF delegation consists of youth, World Service representatives, Action for Justice unit members, and others.
UNEA-5’s theme is Strengthening Actions For Nature to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
This is another chance for us to address the climate and environmental crisis,” says Isaiah Toroitich (LWFs Head, Global Advocacy). It is an important moment to remember that creation and nature play an important part in sustainable development, and everyone’s daily lives and livelihoods. UNEA-5 must ensure that creation is at the core of the global economic recovery process and sustainable development discussions. This is also true in the context the Covid-19 pandemic.
The LWFs delegation to UNEA-5 includes eight young people who participated at the UN Climate Conference COP26, representatives from the LWF World Service Kenya-Djibouti-Somalia program, and staff from the LWF Action for Justice unit.
Toroitich explains how the LWFs engagement at UNEA-5 highlights youth, women, indigenous people taking action to preserve the environment and the atmosphere. We ensure that they are connected through our advocacy action to promote positive changes and to motivate others.
The LWF will host a side conference titled Voices of faith and hope – Sharing visions of living in harmony in nature with nature with its partners ACT Alliance, World Council of Churches and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Rev. Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary Rev., will participate in the panel discussion online with opening remarks.
The UNEA is a world-leading decision-making body in the field of environment. It addresses the urgent environmental challenges facing the planet today. The 2030 Agenda is about understanding these challenges and preserving our environment.
The 2030 Agenda is designed to end poverty and conflicts, build just and inclusive society, and ensure the sustainable protection of the planet’s natural resources. This framework is provided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.
The LWF has the ability to participate in UNEA proceedings through its observer status at UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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