The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is open until Monday, June 30 for churches to enter energy use from 2024. This annual exercise is a key part of the Church of England’s commitment to becoming net zero carbon by 2030. Filling out the EFT is simple and quick, with the participation of as many churches as possible crucial to its success.

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Bradford Cathedral have become the fifth English Cathedral to achieve this prestigious award in England and Wales. The award reflects their commitment to good environmental practice, to walk in step with nature and put creation care at the heart of what they do.

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Love Your Burial Ground Week means hundreds of church communities across the country will take part in a week-long nature count to monitor and celebrate the biodiversity in churchyards. This annual project takes place from 7th-15th June and in 2024 there were 6,354 records of nature spotted that were submitted by nearly 6,000 participants, representing a fantastic contribution to the understanding of the ecological value of these special places. 

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More than 120 people working to look after the environment across the Church of England gathered at the headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge for two days to share expertise on climate change, net zero and the theology behind caring for God’s creation.

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The Trinity Multi Academy Trust covers six secondary schools, four primary schools, and a post-16 college, with 1300 staff and 8000 pupils across West Yorkshire. In 2022 they launched their Earthshot Initiative, aiming to build a waste-free world by ensuring all school waste is reused or recycled, fix the climate by achieving Eco-Schools Green Flag Accreditation, revive oceans by eradicating all single-use plastic within Trinity MAT, clean the air by incentivising the buying of an electric vehicle for all staff and protect nature by decreasing the number of staff and pupils opting for meat dishes.

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Parcevall Hall. The hay meadows will be in full flower, the bumblebees will be foraging, and there is a good chance of blue skies to enhance the views. Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale: wild moorland, wooded vales and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe. Enjoy a retreat with guided walks, time for personal reflection, and warm hospitality.



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Churches across all denominations in England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter. The biodiversity survey, supported by environmental charities A Rocha UK and Caring for God’s Acre will take place in June.

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Parcevall Hall. Enjoy the Autumn colours of the woods and golden bracken as you walk in the Dales in October, and delight in the crisp Autumn air. Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale: wild moorland, wooded vales and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe.



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7pm online. Meg O’Neill from The Climate Coalition will give an overview of the Mass Lobby of MPs due to take place in London on Wednesday 9 July. People from across the UK will come together in Westminster for people, climate and nature.

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World Environment Day 2025 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. By drawing inspiration from nature and showcasing real-world solutions, the campaign will encourage individuals, organizations, industries, and governments to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change. Could you celebrate Environment Sunday (8th June) at your church? Check out some ideas here.

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12pm online. This webinar will cover Eco Church’s wider work, the online survey, and recent changes that encourage churches of all sizes, locations and denominations to care for nature all year round, whether they directly manage land or not. Hear stories about Eco Churches making a difference for nature and people, and be inspired to re-envision your church’s interaction with nature.

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12pm online. Connect with the wider Eco Church community and reflect, share, and pray together. The A Rocha team will lead a short reflection, and there will be the opportunity to meet in breakout groups to connect and pray with others for the work of caring for creation in our churches and for each other.

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The UK’s official national awareness week and the biggest net zero conference. Join the online conference to hear from a wide range of experts sharing insight and commentary from academics, scientists, policy influencers, trade associations and solution providers.

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Following the results of the Big Butterfly Count 2024, Butterfly Conservation have declared a butterfly emergency, and your help is needed more than ever before. By taking part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count - a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of our environment simply by counting butterflies.

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The Diocese of Leeds is committed to sharing and supporting Fairtrade, and has launched a refreshed website page with resources for parishes. The refreshed Fairtrade page has information including ten steps to becoming a Fairtrade church; a Bible study guide introducing the ten principles of Fairtrade; some answers to common questions about Fairtrade; and links to more resources, information and supportive organisations.

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The 2025 Environment Days and Key Events Calendar features key days, weeks and months which are associated with the environment, climate change awareness, and reaching net zero carbon. 

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JustMoney Movement has released a new Greener Fairer Banking guide for churches. The updated guide compares four of the more ethical banks with current accounts suitable for churches and charities in the UK, including an analysis of the banks’ climate policies. The guide can be downloaded for free. 

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Find out more about what’s going on across the Church of England. Get monthly news, webinar listings, resources and stories to help inspire you to take action to care for God's creation.

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A suite of resources is available on the diocese of Leeds website to help you plan and deliver your church creation care plans. Watch the webinar on Planning & Delivering Your Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Appeal, use the template Case for Support document to gather all your funding information in one place and review the lists of grant funders to see where you might be able to best find the funds you need. 

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The Stobart Sustainability fund is currently open to applications and is looking to support community-led sustainability projects and initiatives led by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges. They want to fund projects that transform their local community through tackling climate change, reducing carbon emissions or protecting or enhancing the environment.

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