World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay has welcomed the adoption of the United Nations Pact for the Future. “This historic agreement embodies a collective commitment to tackle the most urgent challenges of our time—climate change, inequality, peace, and justice,” he said. “It offers a pathway for the global community to work toward a more just and sustainable future.”

Pillay reaffirmed the WCC’s dedication to the values of justice, human rights, peace, and the integrity of creation. “The Pact for the Future reflects many concerns long championed by faith communities worldwide,” he said. “The global crises we face today reflect broken relationships: between humanity and creation, and among peoples and nations.”

He commended the pact’s vision of deepening multilateralism and renewed international cooperation to ensure no one is left behind. “Faith communities play a vital role in supporting states and peoples to realize this shared vision,” said Pillay. “We commend the United Nations for uniting diverse nations around this common vision.”

He urged all governments and stakeholders to move beyond words, to overcome the obstacles that have left so many existing commitments unrealized or inadequately fulfilled, and to commit finally to implementing the pact’s provisions with urgency and integrity. 

"Our shared witness must be one of active participation, prayer, and advocacy, amplifying the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis, economic injustice, human rights violations, and conflict,” he said. “We remain committed to partnering with all people of goodwill to help build a future that reflects God’s vision for humanity’s wellbeing and the flourishing of all creation.”

Pillay concluded: “May this significant moment renew our hope and strengthen our resolve to work together for a world where peace and justice prevail."