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Comment: Catch the vision for UK nature
When heading for a precipice, the smart thing to do is slow down and change course – fast. Britain’s nature is heading over a […]
Snap, crackle and pop for the planet
It was a breakfast of champions for the environment – as more than 50 Anglican bishops joined Christian conservationists to launch Eco Diocese.
Part of A Rocha UK’s popular Eco Church award scheme, Eco Diocese acts as an incentive at diocesan level and encourages parish-level engagement. Through its bishop, a diocese can work towards Eco Diocese status by meeting set criteria.
A Rocha UK and Anglican environmental initiative Shrinking The Footprint launched Eco Diocese at a special breakfast on 14th September. Key speakers were Bishop of Salisbury Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam – the Church of England’s lead on environmental issues – Bishop of Dover Rt Rev Trevor Willmott and Bishop of Dudley Rt Rev Graham Usher.
Mini-beasts retreat to Foxearth
Foxearth – A Rocha UK’s first major nature reserve – is becoming a refuge for species under pressure. While none of the creatures found […]
Loo paper rolls out eco agenda
Selling loo rolls has helped boost the flow of environmental action at one Hampshire church. It’s among a stream of activities as part of […]
School’s out – for hidden treasure!
Education specialists at A Rocha UK are celebrating one of their busiest summer terms – with record numbers of participants and rave reviews from […]