Eco Church is an award scheme for churches in England and Wales that want to demonstrate that the gospel is good news for God’s earth. A free online survey and supporting resources equip churches to express care for the world … Continue reading →
The winners and runners up of Warwickshire and Coventry’s climate change competition, Young Green Shoots, have received their coveted prizes following a fierce race for the climate prize. In support of the international agreement to tackle climate change, confirmed at … Continue reading →
In October 2020, the English National Health System (NHS) became the world’s first national health system to commit to become ‘carbon net zero’. Why? The commitment came amid growing evidence of the health impacts of climate change and air pollution. … Continue reading →
The Big Plastic Count aims to push the UK government, brands and supermarkets to take bold action to tackle the plastic crisis. Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic are working together to create the UK’s biggest nationwide investigation into household plastic waste. … Continue reading →
Small Footsteps is an interfaith environmental programme for young people aged 8 – 12 run by Footsteps. Since 2016, the programme has been run in several iterations, developing from experience each time. Now Footsteps is looking to review its Small … Continue reading →
In the run-up to the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), a walk of witness took place through the centre of Birmingham, followed by an interfaith gathering that filled Bull Street Quaker meeting house. The gathering featured contributions by all six … Continue reading →
The Lambeth Declaration on Climate Change was signed on 16 June 2015 by leaders of many faiths. As leaders of the faith communities we recognise the urgent need for action on climate change. From the perspective of our different faiths … Continue reading →
A researcher from Coventry University, Dr Jordon Lazell, is leading an important study to capture the environmental perspectives of Coventry Citizens at an important milestone during the city’s history: Coventry City of Culture. He is looking for Coventry Citizens to … Continue reading →
Adam Tranter, who has previously volunteered as Bicycle Mayor for Coventry, became the West Midlands Cycling and Walking Commissioner in December 2021. He will work with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), local council partners and the Department for Transport to … Continue reading →
Warwickshire County Council has important lessons for local governments such as Coventry City Council on how to work together with their citizens on tackling the climate emergency and working towards net zero. The have declared a climate emergency and created … Continue reading →