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EcoHub

Welcome to the EcoHub

The EcoHub is your one-stop shop for information, practical advice and theological reflection on how we can best care for God’s creation. 

We’ve entered all the resources - a collection of our own and those from other organisations and groups - into an easy-to-search database. Just enter the term you’re looking for into the search box – and you can browse materials that will be relevant to you. 

We've also identified seven categories that align with the Eco Church framework, which we thoroughly encourage churches to follow. Click on the topic headings below to see related resources - they're a great starting point for individuals too.

Worship and teaching

Resources for delivering sermons, prayers, small group courses, services and sung worship.  

Buildings

Resources to support the care and management of our buildings in a way that’s better for the environment and works towards net zero carbon. 

Churchyards

Resources to help us manage our land for the benefit of wildlife and the environment. 

Lifestyle

Resources to support individuals take action to reduce the environmental impact of our daily lives  

Advocacy

Resources to support churches, schools and individuals to speak up for local and global climate issues, particularly focusing on climate justice 

Fundraising

Resources to signpost to funders, and tips on how to fundraise effectively for environmental projects 

Understanding climate, ecology and theology

Reading matter, videos, training courses and podcasts on a wide range of topics that will help individuals to further their understanding of climate issues 

Browse for resources

Enter your own search word(s) in the search box below to find exactly what you are looking for - you might like to try things such as ‘school’, ‘churchyard’, ‘energy’, ‘pray’, ‘children’ etc.

Church of England 2030 Net Zero background
Description:
GS Misc 1262: "Rising to the Challenge: reaching Net Zero by 2030. A Background Paper from the Environment Working Group" Update for General Synod in June 2020. Explains the national Net Zero target and work to estimate the national footprint.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/GS%20Misc%201262%20EWG%20update.pdf

Church of England 2030 net zero target background
Description:
Church of England General Synod Motion press release on the motion that established the 2030 Net Zero target - includes background discussion.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/news-and-media/news-and-statements/general-synod-sets-2030-net-zero-carbon-target

Church of England Case Studies
Description:
Renewables - Case studies on net zero carbon and the use of renewable technology from the Church of England
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/towards-net-zero-carbon-case-studies

Church of England net zero carbon webinar series
Description:
Fantastic suite of CofE webinars on getting to net zero carbon. Recordings of past webinars on topics to help your church on the journey to net zero carbon. Do not miss this resource!
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/webinars-getting-net-zero-carbon

Church of England Statement on Sustainability and the Environment
Description:
Joint statement by the Church buildings resources Council and Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England on how the Net Zero 2030 target informs their work. General principles.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/environment-and-sustainability

Church Times Green Church Showcase 2021
Description:
Church Times Green Church Showcase Live recording from Nov 2021 case studies of church & school environmental action
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UDpZ-u7Iwg

Church underfloor heating guidance
Description:
Introdutory guidance note on underfloor heating from Church Care. This method of heating can suit if a church is used regularly through the week. Underfloor heating
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2018-12/CCB_Under-floor-heating.pdf

Churches Count on Nature
Description:
Churches Count on Nature joint initiative by Caring for God’s Acre, the Church of England, the Church in Wales and A Rocha UK. Church wildlife surveys bring people together to discover & record the wildlife in local churchyards (Sat 3-Sun 11 June 2023)
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churches-count-on-nature-faqs/

Churches generating renewable energy and or using low carbon heating solutions
Description:
Renewables - Online map showing location of renewable installations in Church of England buildings. See which are near you.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/renewables

Churchyard butterfly surveys
Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Chris Woodrow of Upper Thames Butterfly Conservation on churchyard butterfly surveys
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/828274953

Churchyard Management Plan Examples
Description:
Notes from a talk to our Greenshoots Network. Following the 2024 CofE Land and Nature Motion asking for all churches to have a land management plan for land they have influence over, we gathered a selection of examples and links to resources to help write
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20240418-doc-ecohub-churchyardmanagementplanexamples.pdf

Churchyards, The Oldest Meadow and an Important Carbon Store?
Description:
In a blog shared by the John Ray Initiative, Harriet Carty of Caring for God’s Acre explores the history and rich biodiversity of our churchyards, along with their role in sequestering carbon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Churchyards, The Oldest Meadow and an Important Carbon Store?

Citizens UK Community Organising
Description:
Community Organising began 80 years ago when community leaders in got together with the Churches and began to build broad based local democracy. Citizens UK are building a regional and national campaign for climate justice and YOU are invited!
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
Citizens UK Thames Valley

Climate Action Fund - National Lottery
Description:
Climate Action Fund (National lottery). Enables people and communities to deliver high impact, community-led climate action in: Sustainable energy; Transport; Consumption; Food; Protecting/generating space and habitats.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/climate-action-fund

Climate Action Tracker
Description:
Climate Action Tracker's Climate Target Update Tracker. Records annual nationally determined contributions (NDCs) made in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement which are needed to keep global warming to 1.5oC
Audience:
Link:
https://climateactiontracker.org/climate-target-update-tracker-2022/

Climate Assembly UK resource collection
Description:
A library of resources put together by the Climate Assembly UK on a range of topics including climate science, energy, travel, science, transport, home, shopping, food, farming, land use, elecricity and greenhouse gas removal.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.climateassembly.uk/resources/

Climate Change - A Very Short Introduction (book)
Description:
Climate Change - A very short introduction by Mark Maslin (OUP, 2014) Useful introductory text
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://academic.oup.com/book/35407

Climate Change evidence from NASA
Description:
NASA - Climate Change: How do we know? Evidence, facts, causes, effects, scientific consensus, vital signs.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/

Climate Change video series from the Science Museum Group
Description:
A series of six animated short films from the Science Museum Group exploring the science of climate change and its impact on our world. Includes the science, tipping points, ocean acidification, and actions to reduce climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/climate-change-video-series/

Climate Change: The Facts TV programme
Description:
Climate Change: The Facts - BBC documentary with David Attenborough. Stories of the lives of the people affected by climate change, and those fighting it.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9WyLPgyuqo
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