"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it" (Psalm 24:1)
Our Environmental Strategy
God has generously given us a wonderful, beautiful world full of abundance and with enough resources for all. As Christians, we are called to steward the earth and to encourage others to do the same. To do this, we must tread more lightly on the earth and reduce our carbon footprint as well as enhance our ecology and increase biodiversity.
Ignoring environmental concerns is also a social injustice because those who suffer most from the effects of climate change are those with the least ability to pay inflating energy costs; and those who live in countries that are often placing the least impact on the environment, but which experience the worst extremes of climate events.
A major focus of our environmental work is on working with parishes to use environmental issues as a means of engaging with their local community and other local churches, potentially creating not just eco churches but ‘eco villages.’
There's lots of resources and information to help you on your journey and advice and support for churches, schools and individuals seeking to learn more about the roadmap to Net Zero
The Church of England has produced and Environmental Calendar with key dates and events.
On this page you’ll find resources, prayers, and guidance for incorporating creation care into Christian worship throughout the year.
Here you will find guidance, resources, and practical tools to help churches across the diocese work towards the Church of England’s goal of becoming Net Zero by 2030.
Discover how churchyards can be cared for as rich habitats that support biodiversity, connect communities, and contribute to national goals for nature.
Here are several tools to help you or your church live more responsible and identify steps for change.
Explore how churches can engage with local and global communities on climate action, with case studies, resources, and networks that support collaboration.
Find out how our Environmental Network brings together churches, communities, and partners to work towards Net Zero by sharing resources.