As part of its “Seven Weeks for Water”, the Ecumenical Water Network and its partners have produced a series of new materials that are available for free download on the EWN website – http://www.oikoumene.org/activities/ewn-home.html.
Biblical reflections on “Water and Just Peace”
A brochure with the complete biblical reflections from this year’s Seven Weeks for Water is now available for download.
Water and Land Grabbing
The introductory background brief by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance and the Ecumenical Water Network provides an overview of the effects of land and water grabbing on communities. http://www.oikoumene.org/index.php?id=8500&rid=f_2962&mid=3247&aC=b4e0274e&jumpurl=26
Oil, water, and conflict in the Niger Delta
A short overview on “Oil, water, and conflict in the Niger Delta” with links to further information, prepared by the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) and the EWN.
Protecting the Las Granadillas in Guatemala
Overview provided by the Lutheran Church of Guatemala (ILUGUA) over the efforts to protect and preserve the forests, water, and biodiversity of the Las Granadillas Mountain and the harassment and criminalisation experienced by the church members and their partners. http://www.oikoumene.org/index.php?id=8500&rid=f_2962&mid=3247&aC=b4e0274e&jumpurl=28
Global warming and climate refugees
A short overview on “Global warming and climate refugees” prepared by the World Council of Churches. http://www.oikoumene.org/index.php?id=8500&rid=f_2962&mid=3247&aC=b4e0274e&jumpurl=30
Prayer service on “Just Water”
A prayer service prepared by EWN and the World Student Christian Federation
Word in Dialogue
A reflection on “Water and Just Peace” by EWN and WSCF
Do, please, use and distribute these materials in your networks. They may be reprinted freely, providing credit is given to the author and/or publisher.
Other resources:
WCC Statement on the Right to Water and Sanitation
The statement issued by the WCC Central Committee earlier this year is available in English, French, Spanish and German at: www.oikoumene.org/?id=8373
The Franciscan Special Issue on Climate Change
The May 2011 issue of The Franciscan focuses on climate change. The journal is published by the First Order of the Society of St. Francis (Anglican Communion). To read the issue, visit: http://fore.research.yale.edu/files/The_Franciscan_May2011.pdf