EcoJustice and the Issue of Genocides in a Meeting Between WCC and MECC

Within the framework of enhancing environmental awareness through various environmental and theological programs, an online meeting was held between the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Friday 17 May 2024. 

From the MECC side, participants were the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, the MECC Associate Secretary General, Father Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar, the Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department, and the Archdeacon Garen Yosolkanian, the Manager of the MECC EcoJustice Unit. As for the WCC side, Ms. Frederique Seidel, WCC Leader in child rights, climate solutions and peace-building participated.  

During the meeting, the MECC EcoJustice project was highlighted, as well as at its most prominent activities. The attendees also stressed the importance of raising awareness about the issue of EcoJustice in the Churches, in addition to motivating them to work in this context. Moreover, they discussed how to reduce the use of fossil fuels and convert renewable energy into usable material. 

Furthermore, the participants discussed ways to enhance awareness of the EcoCide issue in the Churches, and spoke about the necessity of putting ecumenical and interfaith measures to reduce the phenomenon of genocides around the world.