The Environment

God’s gift of creation, our natural world, provides everything to sustain our lives. As humans, we're appointed by God as stewards of life on earth, and yet our actions have contributed to the widespread extinction of species. Now, human-induced climate change (the biggest environmental challenge we face) is damaging the most vulnerable people on earth and could ultimately jeopardise our very existence.

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Why care?

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

Why care, why act, why pray? A two-part theological reflection on why caring for creation is an intrinsic part of our Christian faith and our calling as church.

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What are we doing as a diocese?

Last Updated: 4th August 2025

Find out what we're trying to do as a diocese to better care for creation.

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Routemap to Net Zero Carbon

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

The Routemap to Net Zero Carbon is the Church of England’s plan of action for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030.


Schools

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

Find out how your school can take action to care for creation.

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Church Energy Footprint Tool

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is a national Church of England tool for churches to record energy use and calculate their annual carbon emissions.

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Energy Providers

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

Important information about Energy Providers from the Net Zero team.


Webinars

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

There are many up and coming, as well as pre-recorded webinars on the Church of England Environment Programme web pages, covering a range of net zero carbon topics.


What can my church and I do?

Last Updated: 4th August 2025

Find out what your church can do to care for creation.

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Useful Documents and Links

Last Updated: 4th August 2025

A list of useful documents and links around caring for the environment.

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