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A Rocha
- Christian nature conservation organisation whose first initiative was a field
study centre in Portugal. A Rocha is now a family of projects working in Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, North and South America, and Asia. A Rocha projects are
frequently cross-cultural in character, and share a community emphasis, with a
focus on science and research, practical conservation and environmental
education.
http://www.arocha.org/gb-en/index.html
Christian Ecology Link - a multi-denominational UK Christian
organisation - for people concerned about the Environment.
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/.
Look particularly for:
Christians in Science (CiS) -
an international network of those concerned with the relationship between
science and Christian faith, open to scientists, teachers, students and all
those with an interest in this dialogue.
http://www.cis.org.uk/
Church in Society (Dioceses of Rochester and
Canterbury) - Church in Society has a well established Environmental Advisory
Group of people able to support parishes working to address environmental
issues.
http://www.churchinsociety.org/Page.aspx?id=EnvironmentChurches Together in Britain and Ireland(CTBI)
- The Environmental Issues Network (EIN) operates under the umbrella of Churches
Together in Britain and Ireland. It aims to raise levels of awareness on issues
relating to the environment and sustainability. It also helps member churches
and other organisations explore together their theological understanding of
creation and its ethical implications for environmental policy and action.
http://www.ctbi.org.uk/CFFA/204
Creation Challenge - The Baptist Union,
Methodist Church and United Reformed Church Environmental Network
aims to connect church people who are active on environmental matters, through
work or general interest and to make the care of God's creation a central part
of local church life and witness. The site includes newsletters, denominational
policies and other resources.
http://www.methodist.org.uk/static/econetwork/
Eco-Congregation - aims to
encourage churches of all denominations to consider environmental issues within
a Christian context and enable local churches to make positive contributions in
their life and mission. Eco-Congregation provides a free environmental toolkit
with 12 modules, covering different aspects of church life. Module 1 contains a
Churches' environmental check up designed to help churches identify current good
environmental practice and prioritise future activities.
http://www.ecocongregation.org/
Operation Noah - Operation
Noah's mission is to encourage Britain and Ireland's churches and governments to
lead a radical transformation in both our culture and economic systems; a
transformation towards simpler, liveable and supportable lifestyles that will
increase happiness and well-being, while safeguarding the whole of God's
creation for future generations.
For a wealth of material on the global impact of climate change see:
TearFund
http://www.tearfund.org/Campaigning/Climate+change+and+disasters/
Christian Aid
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/
CAFOD
http://www.cafod.org.uk/policy-campaigns/climate
Alliance of Religions and Conservation
- secular body founded to help the major religions of the world to develop their
own environmental programmes, based on their own core teachings, beliefs and
practices, by helping the religions link with key environmental organisations.
http://www.arcworld.org/
IFEES (Islamic Foundation for Ecology & Environmental Sciences)
– Islamic organisation committed
to the maintenance of the Earth as a healthy habitat for all living beings.
http://www.ifees.org.uk/
Other Environmental Organisations and Bodies
The Carbon Trust
- an independent company, business led and funded by government, tasked with
reducing greenhouse gas emissions in business and the public sector, i.e.
generally focussed on corporate institutions and businesses but has useful
partical advice thta can be applied to churches.
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/default.ct
The Conservation Foundation -
provides a means for people in public, private and non-profit sectors to
collaborate on environmental causes. The Foundation has created and managed a
wide range of environmental initiatives, often with the support of commercial
partners. Over the years its programme has included award schemes, conferences,
promotions, special events, field studies, school programmes, media work,
seminars and workshops.
http://www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/
The Energy Saving Trust is a
non-profit organisation, that offers a range of practical advice and support for
households, business and the public sector (e.g. schools) that can help save money and fight
climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Useful resources include an
online Home Energy Check, a Savings Calculator and information on energy saving
products.
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Friends of the Earth
is an environmental campaigning
organisation with almost 1
million supporters across five continents and more than 70 national
organisations worldwide; unique
network of campaigning local groups, working in over 200 communities throughout
England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
http://www.foe.co.uk/
Greenpeace
- campaigning organisation championing
environmentally responsible and socially just solutions, including scientific
and technical innovation. 
London
Sustainability Exchange (LSx)
– a charity promoting
sustainable development to
strategic planners in
London's business, government and
voluntary sectors. http://www.lsx.org.uk/
Stop Climate
Chaos - The UK’s largest group of people dedicated to
action on climate change and limiting its impact on the world’s poorest
communities -a combined supporter base of more than 11 million people spans over
100 organisations, from environment and development charities to unions, faith,
community and women's groups.
http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/
