Eco Diocese is an initiative run by A Rocha UK to encourage the diocese and its leadership to take practical action on caring for God’s earth.
A Rocha UK is a Christian charity working to protect and restore the natural world, committed to equipping Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment. The Eco Diocese awards provide a structure, like Eco Church, to support diocesan-level engagement. Eco Church registrations and awards are integral to achieving Eco Diocese awards.
To gain an Eco Diocese award, you need to fulfill criteria across all these areas:
- Ownership
- Regional House/Office and Land awards
- Eco Church Awards
- Policy (Land Management Plan for silver)
- Training and development
- Schools and education
- Carbon reduction
- Finance and investments
- Collaboration
- Celebrating creation
The full criteria and resources can be found on the Eco Diocese website.
36 out of the 42 dioceses in England have gained a bronze Eco Diocese award, and one of these has also gained a prestigious silver Eco Diocese award. Read more about Church of England Birmingham’s silver Eco Diocese award celebration (Correct January 2026).
The majority of dioceses have a Diocesan Environmental Officer (DEO) (or equivalent), and Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Officer (or equivalent) leading on creation care in each diocese. Find the contact details for your diocese.
If you'd like to contact Polly Eaton, A Rocha UK's Eco Diocese Officer, please email [email protected].
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