Hope for Children Through Climate Justice
In a world facing escalating climate crises, Hope for Children Through Climate Justice offers a concrete, faith-rooted response. Produced through the World Council of Churches' Churches’ Commitments to Children programme, this publication addresses the urgent need for effective, systemic action by providing accessible legal strategies focused on financial actors—banks, pension funds, and insurers—who continue to support fossil fuel expansion. With children and young people bearing the greatest burden of climate change impacts, this resource helps faith communities transition from advocacy alone to impactful legal interventions that defend creation and future generations.
Empowers faith leaders and communities with knowledge on strategic climate litigation targeting financiers.
Explains legal tools available at domestic, regional, and international levels, including practical steps to initiate or support climate-related lawsuits.
Incorporates theological reflections grounding climate justice in Christian teachings on stewardship, justice, and defending the vulnerable.
Highlights real-world case studies of youth-led climate litigation and successes in shifting financial systems toward sustainability.
Provides practical templates and resources to help ministries and advocates take first steps toward legal action.
How Your Might Use this Resource:
Ministry leaders can use this resource to spark educational series or workshops on creation care and justice, particularly among youth and advocacy teams. Integrate it into leadership retreats, social justice ministries, or denominational advocacy efforts by selecting one or two legal strategies from the handbook for deeper exploration and local action. Collaborate with legal professionals in your network to explore partnership opportunities for actual litigation or public campaigns that hold financial actors accountable.