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Church of England announces major fossil fuels disinvestment plan over climate change failure

Two of the Church of England’s national investment bodies have announced plans to disinvest from a large number of fossil fuels companies.

22 June 2023

Anglican Consultative Council signs a Faith Leaders' Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

On World Environment Day, Bishop Anthony Poggo, has joined a growing chorus of leaders calling for a global treaty to end fossil fuels.

05 June 2023

“Promises must be fulfilled” – governments urged to honour climate change commitments

At the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Anglicans will urge governments to fulfil their commitments on climate change.

06 June 2022

Tree planted at Anglican Communion Office to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, plants a tree as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.

30 May 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury issues call to prayer for the fifteenth Lambeth Conference

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a call for people to pray for the Lambeth Conference and set aside a dedicated day of prayer. 

18 May 2022

Anglicans take on global ‘plastic pandemic’ at the UN

Anglican representatives to the United Nations are celebrating the passing of a major international agreement on tackling plastic pollution.

25 March 2022

Indigenous peoples and youth at heart of Anglican engagement with COP26

Indigenous peoples and youth, as well as climate resilience and just financing, are priorities for the Anglican Communion at COP26.

28 October 2021

Anglican bishops call for a halt in oil drilling in Namibia’s Kavango Basin

Anglican bishops have signed a petition calling for a halt to oil drilling in the Kavango Basin in Namibia, by Canadian Company ReconAfrica.

11 March 2021

Science-faith partnership is vital for tackling climate change

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tells faith leaders “now is the time for action” on climate change ahead of COP26 conference.

01 March 2021

Young Anglicans urged to register for global environment event

Call for Anglican young people to participate in pre-COP26 “Youth 4 Climate: Driving Ambition” global environmental event in Milan, Italy

22 February 2021