Net Zero Carbon and Environment News
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
Love your Yew week
First published on: 7th January 2026This year’s Love your Yew Week will run from 9 - 15 February 2026.
Nature Notes: Five Ways to Welcome Wildlife for a New Year ahead
First published on: 22nd December 2025Nature Notes for January 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Churches Count on Nature 2026
First published on: 22nd December 2025Churches Count on Nature 2026 runs at the same time as Love Your Burial Ground Week, and focuses on the brilliant wildlife to be found in churchyards and chapel yards. It is a joint initiative promoted by Caring for God’s Acre, the Church of England, the Church in Wales and A Rocha UK.
Show the Love!
First published on: 19th December 2025Save the date! Show the Love is back on 14 February 2026
Call for a public engagement campaign on climate and nature
First published on: 19th December 2025There’s a new open letter asking for an urgent televised national emergency briefing for the public, and for a comprehensive public engagement campaign so that everyone understands the profound risks this crisis poses to themselves and their families and will support government action.
2026 Environment Days and Key Events Calendar
First published on: 11th December 2025The 2026 Environment Days and Key Events Calendar features key days, weeks and months which are associated with the environment, climate change awareness, and the journey to net zero carbon.
Green Christian conference 2025
First published on: 3rd December 2025You can now watch a recording of the recent Green Christian conference on Climate Resilience
Free energy audits for community buildings
First published on: 3rd December 2025Apply now for a free energy audit - that can give you quick tips to reduce your bills, futureproof your building, fnhance comfort and access and demonstrate green leadership.
What three things? - December 2025
First published on: 24th November 2025What three things can you do in December to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Nature Notes: Redwings
First published on: 24th November 2025Nature Notes for November 2025, from Caring for God's Acre.
Nature Notes: Mistletoe
First published on: 10th November 2025Nature Notes for December 2025, from Caring for God's Acre.
Green tariffs explained
First published on: 10th November 2025New animation from the Church of England Environment team explains green tariffs.
