Churches in India have been urged to promote “earth citizenship” by Vandana Shiva, an Indian environmentalist honoured for placing women and ecology at the heart of development discourse – writes Anto Akkara. Read more
Approaching the boat landing of the fishing village on Viwa Island off the coast of Suva, Fiji, it is hard to imagine a more idyllic setting than this South Pacific paradise filled with one stunning island view after another.
On the hillside overlooking the village sits a memorial church dedicated to the memory of a Methodist translator, John Hunt, who translated the Bible from Greek into Fijian more than 150 years ago and who still is revered by the villagers. Read more
Observe a time for creation, between 1 September and 4 October, for the protection of God’s creation and the promotion of sustainable lifestyles. Churches Together in Britain and Ireland has put together a programme of resources to encourage and assist churches to observe a Time for Creation in 2010. Our theme this year is Creation Flourishing – A time for Celebration and Care, linking into the United Nations International Year of Biodiversity. Read more
Members of a local community group in Lancaster are celebrating after receiving planning permission to develop 40 new eco-homes, as well as shared indoor and outdoor space and managed business space. Read more
Climate change campaigners can take heart this summer, after what has been a difficult few months, but should not take their eyes off the ball.
Three independent reviews have now clearly supported the science of the Climate Research Unit, based at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the UK, whose email exchanges were illegally released into the media earlier this year. Read more
Didcot Methodist Church has received an Eco-congregation award in recognition of the work it has done to become more environmentally friendly. It is the first church in Didcot, and the first Methodist church in the Wantage & Abingdon Methodist Circuit, to receive the award.
The independently-assessed Eco-congregation Award is designed to affirm good practice in environmental stewardship and help churches witness to the importance of caring for God’s creation. To receive the award, churches need to demonstrate environmental activity in three areas: spiritual, practical and community. Read the rest of this entry →
The Government Committee on Climate Change www.theccc.org.uk published on 19th July a 32 page document entitled ‘Building a low carbon economy – the UK’s innovation challenge.’ Read more
Dr. Martin J. Hodson, John Ray Initiative Operations Manager, has spoken on “Are GM crops necessary to secure global food supplies at affordable prices?” Read more
Due to popular demand, the Small is… Festival is back and will be held on the 4th and 5th of September 2010.
We hope to recreate the wonderful participatory feel of last year, including the fun but productive atmosphere, the open debates, the lively networking and exchange sessions, and the international feel – but with local food and hospitality very evident.
However, the festival will be bigger and better this year, with increased opportunties to get involved, get debating, get sharing, and have a great time! With hands-on workshops, stalls and information sharing spaces, kids activities and great world music, there is something for everyone!
The Campaign to Protect Rural England welcomed the announcement that the coalition Government has heeded its call to take another look at the draft Energy National Policy Statements (NPSs). CPRE gave evidence to the Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee which focused on the need to redraft the Energy NPSs to ensure sustainable development in the countryside. Read more
