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Anglican Churches around the globe launch "JustWater"

Cathedrals and churches on four continents have come together to raise awareness and activism about water by launching the JustWater website.

06 February 2017

US diocese acquires solar energy farm

The diocese of Vermont in the US-based Episcopal Church has acquired a $1 million solar array farm at its headquarters in Rock Point, Burlington.

11 January 2017

Anglican Church of Burundi to plant 10 million trees in five years

The planting of trees to mark special occasions is an increasingly popular practice in many areas of southern and central Africa.

19 December 2016

Churches step up action on climate change

The Church of England is to launch a new data analysis tool to help investors monitor companies’ climate-related risks.

13 December 2016

Partridges and monkeys return to hillside populated by refugees

A church-backed project to provide security for refugees living on a hillside in Burundi has resulted in the return of wildlife, including partridges and monkeys.

12 December 2016

Water protectors and supporters rejoice over victory for Native Americans

The US government has said it will not allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe, the drinking water source for the Standing Rock Sioux Nation.

06 December 2016

Archbishop Albert Chama’s challenge for a “green and clean” province

The bishops of the Anglican Province of Central Africa took a lead from Young Green Anglicans in the region by planting trees when they gathered in Malawi for a recent meeting.

05 December 2016

Historic gathering of the Portuguese speaking dioceses of Africa

Young people from three Portuguese speaking dioceses in Mozambique and Angola have this week taken part in an historic first joint meeting.

05 December 2016

Encontro histórico das dioceses da língua portuguesa da África

Jovens de três dioceses da língua portuguesa em Moçambique e Angola, participaram, esta semana numa histórica primeira reunião conjunta.

05 December 2016

Church supports First Nation Canadians in battle against new oil and gas pipe

A major new oil and gas pipeline through the British Columbia region of Canada has received government backing despite protests from indigenous peoples groups.

02 December 2016