The Office of Religious Congregations for Integral Ecology

Webinars

Webinar Recording: From Belém to Canada—ORCIE at COP30: Insights and Future Advocacy Paths

This webinar reflects on ORCIE’s presence at COP30 in Belém and examines why civil society—and faith communities in particular—play a crucial role in global climate negotiations. We reflect on how religious orders bring a moral and relational perspective to international climate negotiations, and how ORCIE shared our vision for climate justice grounded in Integral Ecology, peace, and solidarity with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. We share concrete stories from Brazil where civil society shaped dialogue, where ORCIE built partnerships with Global South leaders, and engaged Canadian delegates on the ethical dimensions of climate policy. The webinar also considers what COP30 revealed about Canada’s actions and silences on the world stage, and how these insights are informing ORCIE’s ongoing advocacy in Canada to advance climate justice, address ecological debt, and stand in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

[Watch the French Translation here: De Belém au Canada — BCRÉI à la COP30 : réflexions et pistes pour l’avenir ]

As we move forward, your voice is essential. We’re inviting supporters to join the Turn Debt Into Hope parliamentary paper petition (EN/FR)—an opportunity to gather signatures, meet with your MP, and help build the public pressure needed for Canada to act on debt justice and climate finance.

Webinar Recording- Canada for Global Climate Justice

On September 23, 2025, ORCIE/BCRÉI hosted the Canada for Global Climate Justice virtual training as part of Learning & Lobbying Days 2025. The webinar explored how Canada can do its fair share to confront the global climate crisis — not only by reducing emissions, but also by addressing structural inequalities such as debt burdens, climate finance, and cuts to international aid. Participants learned how to prepare for effective meetings with Members of Parliament, frame their advocacy around fairness and solidarity, and use the “Fair Shares Platform” to support clear and compelling policy asks.

Speakers Seth Klein and Anjali Appadurai from the Climate Emergency Unit shared their expertise on domestic and international climate policy and advocacy strategy, offering practical guidance on talking points ahead of the meetings and on mobilization at both the local and national levels. We are pleased to share the video recording and resource materials from this session to support our members in their continued advocacy and upcoming meetings with MPs in their regions.

Webinar Resources: From Ecological Debt to Ecological Hope

On March 18th, ORCIE hosted an engaging webinar titled From Ecological Debt to Ecological Hope, part of our ongoing engagement in the Jubilee 2025 campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope.” With 136 registered participants, the event brought together religious leaders from Canada and Brazil to address the urgent need for ecological and financial justice in the Global South. The webinar’s primary intention was to highlight the burden of unjust, unpayable debts faced by many countries and to discuss how religious communities can amplify their voices within the Jubilee campaign, especially that of religious in the Global South. The session featured guest speakers from diverse backgrounds: Elton Bozzetto (Brazilian journalist), Sr. Nilva Dal Bello (CSJ Brazil), Sue Wilson (CSJ Canada), and Sasquia Antúnez Pineda (ORCIE’s Advocacy and Communications Officer).

Key Takeaways: The speakers shared insights on the urgent need for debt cancellation, with reflections on the Biblical call for social and ecological justice. As Pope Francis stated, “God is the first to forgive debts, as we always ask in the ‘Our Father.’ The Jubilee calls us to translate this forgiveness into social terms so that no individual, family, or people is crushed by debt.” This message was central to the calls to action brought forward during the webinar, including: Reigniting the meaning of the Jubilee Year in terms of Biblical social and ecological justice. Amplifying the voices of religious and social movements for ecological justice in the Global South. Building the ecumenical justice movement in Canada and internationally. Gathering 100,000 signatures from Canadians on the Jubilee petition to support debt justice.

The discussions were enriched by interpretation in French, English, and Portuguese.

Missed the Webinar? Find the links to all resources here:

From Eco Debt to Eco Hope full presentation March 18, 2025Download
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Webinar Recording – From Ecological Debt to Ecological Hope

The full recording of our Spring 2025 ORCIE webinar is now available. This powerful conversation explores the links between ecological and financial debt, with voices from the Global South and faith communities calling for justice, solidarity, and systemic change.

A version with English and French subtitles will be available soon.