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'We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action': Bishops respond to COP26
16/11/2021
The Bishops of Norwich and Reading have commented at the conclusion of COP26.
2 min read'Wake up world!’ – Bishop calls for action to protect God’s creation after climate report
09/08/2021
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has called for immediate action on climate change in light of the IPCC report.
1 min readYoung Christians to march from Cornwall to Glasgow to campaign for Climate Justice
10/06/2021
Hundreds of young Christians are to lead a pilgrimage which spans the length of the country – from the G7 to COP26.
3 min readCommunities to search churchyards for rare or endangered species
04/06/2021
Hundreds of churches have signed up to a week-long ‘nature count’ beginning this weekend which will encourage people to visit churchyards and record what they see.
3 min readChurch of England to partner with Durham University in new project to support decarbonisation
21/04/2021
The Church of England will be supported in its ambitious aim of achieving net-zero carbon by 2030 through a new partnership with the Durham Energy Institute (DEI).
3 min readCathedral pledges to 'rewild' public space – a year after Greta Thunberg paid a visit
21/04/2021
The cathedral green in central Bristol will be “rewilded” a year after environment activist Greta Thunberg visited Bristol.
2 min readChurches launch nature count to assess biodiversity within “National Park” of churchyards
07/04/2021
Hundreds of churches have already signed up to a week-long ‘nature count’ occurring this summer, which will encourage people to visit churchyards and record what they see.
3 min readBath Abbey uses Roman drains to provide cutting-edge heating for the future
30/03/2021
Bath Abbey is using an ancient water way to heat the World Heritage site.
2 min readCourageous decision-making is needed to tackle climate change says next environment bishop
25/02/2021
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, outlines the challenge following his appointment as Lead Bishop for Environmental Affairs.
6 min readChurch garden becomes therapeutic space for treatment amid Covid-19 restrictions
23/10/2020
A church garden has provided space for a trauma clinic to conduct therapy sessions.
2 min read