Net Zero Carbon and Environment News
Nature notes: Flowers of the meadow
First published on: 13th May 2026Nature Notes for May 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Bishop Graham Usher urges all churches to complete their EFT now!
First published on: 5th May 2026The lead Bishop for the Environment, Bishop Graham Usher, has shared a message of encouragement for our churches, and a reminder to complete your Energy Footprint Tool too!
What three things? - May 2026
First published on: 1st May 2026What three things can you do in May to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Hosting the People's Emergency Briefing
First published on: 24th April 2026The People's Emergency Briefing: an urgent new film on the climate and nature crisis
Love your Burial Ground Week with Churches Count on Nature 2026
First published on: 16th April 2026Registrations are open on the Caring for God's Acre website for Love Your Burial Ground Week with Churches Count on Nature, an annual initiative to celebrate and monitor the wildlife to be found in churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries across the UK. The dates this year are Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 June.
What three things? - April 2026
First published on: 16th April 2026What three things can you do in April to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Nature Notes: Brimstone Butterfly
First published on: 15th April 2026Nature Notes for April 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Latest Grants News - March 2026
First published on: 27th March 2026Links to information on local grants available in different areas across our Diocese, and details of national funding opportunities.
Nature Notes: Hairy-footed Flower Bee
First published on: 5th March 2026Nature Notes for March 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Nature Notes: Magnificent Yews
First published on: 5th March 2026Nature Notes for February 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
What three things? - March 2026
First published on: 5th March 2026What three things can you do in March to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
NZC Grants Updates
First published on: 12th February 2026Funding Updates from South Cambs District Council Don't forget to check to see if you are eligible, as some of these grants have restrictions on the geographical area.
What is the carbon footprint of a red rose?
First published on: 6th February 2026Out-of-season cut flowers emerge as some of the products with the largest carbon footprint per pound generated at supermarket tills.
What three things? - February 2026
First published on: 6th February 2026What three things can you do in February to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Churchyard News from the Wildlife Trust - January 2026
First published on: 20th January 2026Churchyard hints and tips from Diana Cook, volunteer coordinator for the Cambridgeshire Churchyard Conservation Award from the Wildlife Trust.
Do Nothing for God
First published on: 15th January 2026In January, we can feel pressure to set targets, craft annual goals, even the dreaded ‘new year resolutions’; but what if the best thing we could do for ourselves, our communities, and God, would be less, indeed, to do nothing once a week?
Climate Stewards Carbon Footprint calculator
First published on: 13th January 2026Eco Church encourages churches to measure their Carbon Footprint using Climate Stewards 360°carbon footprint.
What three things? - January 2026
First published on: 12th January 2026What three things can you do in January to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2025 data submission
First published on: 9th January 2026The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for churches to enter their energy use from 2025. You can complete the EFT from 12 January until 30 June 2026.
Spotlight on Nature
First published on: 7th January 2026Church Commissioners for England outlines its approach to nature
