Human contribution to acts of violence against nature and climate was the key discussion at the World Council of Churches forum with the Pacific Conference of Churches held over the weekend.
WCC general secretary Doctor Samuel Kobia told Pacific churches gathered in Nadi that it was they who could make a difference.
PCC general secretary Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi said Dr Kobia made it clear to the churches on the effective steps to be taken in order to achieve fruitful results.
"Our focus comes from stewardship that is saving God's creations. Our discussions were on how we as human beings commit violence acts against the nature, how we were damaging it and contributing to global warning situation," he said.
Mr Tevi said churches needed to do a lot more.
"It always starts from simple things. The churches could actively involve itself in rubbish collection, learn about separating rubbish and not burning it," he said.
The church leader said this would be seriously looked after by individual churches and was something youths groups could lead.
"We are also keen to promote the use of energy conserving bulbs. Though there are concerned authorities to look into such area but perhaps the community churches can also help out here," he said.
Mr Tevi said his congregation was pleased with the first day of the meeting and the outcome of the discussions.
"The churches are positive and keen to help out in the climate change area and we are also concerned about air pollution especially heavy smoke emissions from the buses," he said.
The meeting that began on Saturday, had a rest day yesterday. It will resume and end tomorrow.
