The environmental network of The Methodist Church, The United Reformed Church and The Baptist Union.
‘Agriculture is what we know’: countdown to COP17
The FairTrade Foundation counts down to the 2011 United Nations Conference on climate change in Durban (aka. ‘COP17’) with a series of posts from people across the Fairtrade movement reporting on the effects of climate change on small holder farmers and workers. http://fairtradeblog.tumblr.com/post/12796459478/agriculture-is-what-we-know-countdown-to-cop17?dm_i=5QB,LVM3,1O96F6,1RUCT,1
Creation Challenge ~ Sept 2011
Welcome to the September edition of Creation Challenge! I hope you have had a good summer and are ready to engage in campaigning! To that end Stop Climate Chaos are organising a day of workshops, a procession and a vigil on the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on Saturday 1st October. So Speak [...]
Time for Creation 2011: A call to pray, reflect and act
At a time when the impact of climate change is on the front page of nearly every newspaper, magazine and web page, churches around the world are calling for a renewed commitment towards the environment and ecosystems. During September, churches and organizations from Germany to Australia, India to South Africa, the Pacific to North America, are [...]
Government admits ‘without further action’ flagship aviation climate target will be missed
The government this morning admitted that “without further action” to curb pollution from planes, the flagship aviation climate change target that was adopted and championed by the last government will be missed. Read more
Eco-Congregation Summer 2011 newsletter
The Eco-Congregation Summer 2011 newsletter is now available for download on line at http://ew.ecocongregation.org/newsletter. This summers newsletter is produced by our brand new newsletter editor. Welcome and thank you to Lindsey! It contains articles on: The Value of Nature An assessors experience of Eco-Schools and Eco-Congregation Solar panels A tree project for all Events and Book reviews
Anglican Communion Environmental Network meets in Peru
The Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN) has met in Peru from 4-10 August 2011, in a conference on environmental ministry that also included Roman Catholic and ecumenical partners. Hosted by Bishop Bill Godfrey of the Diocese of Peru, representatives from Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Fiji, Canada, Melanesia, Brazil, Madagascar, Tanzania and Mexico reported on environmental work [...]
Why are we campaigning for a 30% cut in EU emissions?
Tackling climate change requires rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, including a domestic reduction of 80-95% by the European Union by 2050. To achieve this goal, the European Union must agree to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% from 1990 levels, by 2020. This is a vital step towards the 40% cut over [...]
Quakers commit to low-carbon footprint and environmental future
Quakers in Britain have committed their whole movement to becoming a low-carbon, sustainable community. The radical Christian and spiritual movement has always tried to lead simple lives, but say this decision goes further. It means every Quaker in Britain will be urged and supported to reduce their carbon footprint. A plan is being drawn up to turn [...]
Listen, be inspired and speak out! Join Stop Climate Chaos for a day of workshops, a procession and a vigil on the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on Saturday 1st October. Read more
Big Climate Reconnection: What did we achieve?
At Big Climate Reconnection events this spring, groups asked MPs to help make sure the Climate Change Act is delivered, strengthen the Energy Bill, and show leadership internationally. Read more
