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EcoHub

Welcome to the EcoHub

The EcoHub is your one-stop shop for information, practical advice and theological reflection on how we can best care for God’s creation. 

We’ve entered all the resources - a collection of our own and those from other organisations and groups - into an easy-to-search database. Just enter the term you’re looking for into the search box – and you can browse materials that will be relevant to you. 

We've also identified seven categories that align with the Eco Church framework, which we thoroughly encourage churches to follow. Click on the topic headings below to see related resources - they're a great starting point for individuals too.

Worship and teaching

Resources for delivering sermons, prayers, small group courses, services and sung worship.  

Buildings

Resources to support the care and management of our buildings in a way that’s better for the environment and works towards net zero carbon. 

Churchyards

Resources to help us manage our land for the benefit of wildlife and the environment. 

Lifestyle

Resources to support individuals take action to reduce the environmental impact of our daily lives  

Advocacy

Resources to support churches, schools and individuals to speak up for local and global climate issues, particularly focusing on climate justice 

Fundraising

Resources to signpost to funders, and tips on how to fundraise effectively for environmental projects 

Understanding climate, ecology and theology

Reading matter, videos, training courses and podcasts on a wide range of topics that will help individuals to further their understanding of climate issues 

Browse for resources

Enter your own search word(s) in the search box below to find exactly what you are looking for - you might like to try things such as ‘school’, ‘churchyard’, ‘energy’, ‘pray’, ‘children’ etc.

Church of England 2030 net zero target background
Description:
Church of England General Synod Motion press release on the motion that established the 2030 Net Zero target - includes background discussion.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/news-and-media/news-and-statements/general-synod-sets-2030-net-zero-carbon-target

Church Times Green Church Showcase 2021
Description:
Church Times Green Church Showcase Live recording from Nov 2021 case studies of church & school environmental action
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UDpZ-u7Iwg

Climate Action Tracker
Description:
Climate Action Tracker's Climate Target Update Tracker. Records annual nationally determined contributions (NDCs) made in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement which are needed to keep global warming to 1.5oC
Audience:
Link:
https://climateactiontracker.org/climate-target-update-tracker-2022/

Climate Assembly UK resource collection
Description:
A library of resources put together by the Climate Assembly UK on a range of topics including climate science, energy, travel, science, transport, home, shopping, food, farming, land use, elecricity and greenhouse gas removal.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.climateassembly.uk/resources/

Climate Change - A Very Short Introduction (book)
Description:
Climate Change - A very short introduction by Mark Maslin (OUP, 2014) Useful introductory text
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://academic.oup.com/book/35407

Climate Change evidence from NASA
Description:
NASA - Climate Change: How do we know? Evidence, facts, causes, effects, scientific consensus, vital signs.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/

Climate Change video series from the Science Museum Group
Description:
A series of six animated short films from the Science Museum Group exploring the science of climate change and its impact on our world. Includes the science, tipping points, ocean acidification, and actions to reduce climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/climate-change-video-series/

Climate Change: The Facts TV programme
Description:
Climate Change: The Facts - BBC documentary with David Attenborough. Stories of the lives of the people affected by climate change, and those fighting it.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9WyLPgyuqo

Climate info for children from NASA
Description:
NASA - Climate Kids. Facts and data for children.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/

Climate justice and achieving net zero
Description:
Oxford Martin School presentation 'Climate justice and achieving Net Zero'. Linking the issues of climate justice and poverty eradication.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSsf_tCGMw4

Climate justice messaging guide
Description:
A guide by Climate Outreach to communicating climate justice with young adults in Europe
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://climateoutreach.org/reports/climate-justice-messaging-guide/

COP26 address by David Attenborough
Description:
The thought-provoking address to world leaders that David Attenborough gave People's Advocate for COP26.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7EpiXViSIQ

Diocese of Leeds Environment online learning community forum
Description:
Diocese of Leeds Environment online learning community forum for anyone interested in the environment and care for creation
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://learning.leeds.anglican.org/community/environment/

Doughnut Economics - Seven animated summaries
Description:
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth. Aminated summary of each of the seven ways.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://doughnuteconomics.org/tools/2

Doughnut Economics (book)
Description:
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth (2018) - How can we set a new economic goal to ‘meet the needs of all within the means of the planet’?
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.kateraworth.com/

Eco Church resources for kids
Description:
A Rocha UK resources for activities children age 4-7
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/resources/kids/

Eco Church resources for young people
Description:
A Rocha UK resources for activities with young people age 11-14
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/resources/youth/

Eco-theology (book)
Description:
Celia Deane-Drummond - Eco-Theology. Evaluating various eco-theologies from around the world, introducing readers to key debates and trends.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265539869_Eco-Theology

Environment and faith training materials from the Diocese of Leeds
Description:
Diocese of Leeds Environment 'What on earth are we doing?' webinar recordings under Past Events: 'The purpose of the natural world'; 'Are God’s covenants only with people?'; 'Our role in creation'. Plus talks from an environmental mission training day.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/environment/training-opportunities

Environmental concerns and faith through history
Description:
Church of Scotland's Theology and the Environment. Document from Eco Congregation Scotland outlining historical theological approaches to the environment and how environmental concerns fit with the Christian understanding of creation and of salvation.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Theology-and-the-environment.pdf
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