Environment Blog

Latest news and updates from the Church of England Environment Programme.
  1. people at the church of england gather at a conference

    Event brings new net zero carbon colleagues together

    26/03/2024

    Event brings new net zero carbon colleagues together for first time

    2 min read
  2. Clergy in cathedral smiling

    New video highlights net zero ambitions across the country

    15/03/2024

    Small changes can make a big difference! Watch our new video and find out how churches, cathedrals and schools are reducing their carbon footprint through tackling green projects bit by bit.

    2 min read
  3. man with eft

    Energy Footprint Tool launches

    12/02/2024

    Work out your church’s carbon footprint to help care for God’s creation

    3 min read
  4. Revd Sera Rumble with volunteers inside church building

    Small changes save urban church thousands of pounds in energy bills

    22/01/2024

    A busy city church has saved thousands of pounds on its energy bills thanks to making a number of small changes to reduce its carbon footprint and help care for God’s creation. 

    6 min read
  5. Climate change with tree on earth

    COP28 must be more than a glitzy talking shop

    30/11/2023

    The summit should make good on commitments to tackling climate change, writes Rt Revd Graham Usher, lead Bishop for the environment.

    2 min read
  6. Campaigners at a march

    How Christians can get involved with UN climate conference - COP28

    08/11/2023

    How to get involved with UN climate conference - COP28

    4 min read
  7. Brian Cuthbertson is retiring

    An interview with a much-loved regional environmental lead

    07/11/2023

    An interview with much-loved regional environment lead Brian Cuthbertson - as he looks forward to retirement

    8 min read
  8. Pupils at school celebrate Green Flag award

    Young pupils help Nottinghamshire school win prestigious green award

    16/10/2023

    Children and teachers at a primary school in Nottinghamshire are celebrating after winning a green award for their amazing environmental work to help care for the planet.

    3 min read
  9. Environment Group member Patricia from St Mark's Church in Sheffield waters the churchyard garden

    Churches put climate issues firmly on the agenda this Season of Creation

    11/09/2023

    From making local honey to building bug hotels and hosting outdoor services, churches around the country are finding innovative ways to go greener and do their bit to help the planet this Season of Creation.

     

    7 min read
  10. The Bishop of Reading holds up the climate stripes with Hannah Mann and Mark Humphriss

    General Synod calls on Church and Government to move faster on climate emergency

    11/07/2023

    Oxford Diocese motion commits to further action across the Church including on finances and church buildings.

    5 min read