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Rio Tinto faces up to Church of England shareholders’ resolution on coal-lobby

A C of E resolution challenging Rio Tinto’s continuing support for pro-coal lobby groups gained the support of 18 per cent of shareholders.

03 May 2018

Bishop welcomes proposed plastic ban

The Church of England’s lead bishop on the environment endorses the United Kingdom's Government environment initiatives.

20 April 2018

Faith leaders unite to oppose plans for new coal mine in Northern Queensland

More than 50 religious leaders from across Australia have called on energy company Adani Group to abandon plans for a new coal mine.

19 April 2018

Canadian Anglican and Lutheran leaders ask for Earth Day prayers and action

With the approach of Earth Day on Sunday (22 April) Canadian Anglican and Lutheran leaders are asking for prayers and Earth-friendly action.

19 April 2018

Faith leaders call for urgent climate change action at Commonwealth heads of government meeting

Former Archbishop Rowan Williams and other faith leaders urge Commonwealth heads to turn “words into action” on climate change.

18 April 2018

Archbishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island gives support to anti-fracking movement

Archbishop Ron Cutler has given his support to a campaign against the lifting of a moratorium on fracking in Nova Scotia, Canada.

10 April 2018

New Zealand Anglicans plan climate change protest at Petroleum Conference

Anglicans from the Diocese of Wellington are planning to protest against what is billed as “New Zealand’s premier oil and gas event.”

16 March 2018

Lambeth Palace event to showcase Anglican primates’ views on the environment

Lambeth Palace will host an event during the Season of Creation in the Autumn showcasing Anglican primates’ views on the environment.

17 January 2018

Government of Burundi praises Anglican Church for tree-planting campaign

The Anglican Church of Burundi has been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the environment ministry for its on-going tree-planting campaign.

04 January 2018

Anglicans urge leaders to push ahead with action on climate change

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is joining Anglicans from around the world in urging world leaders to take action on climate change.

08 November 2017