While the public's environmental views have been widely studied, less was known about the extent to which lawmakers underestimated support for climate action. But in a survey of UK & Belgian politicians, politicians often underestimated support for green policies. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Renewable energy produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, with wind the biggest renewable source of electricity & electricity generated by solar up a third. But Britain's electricity grid still leans too heavily on gas, which was up in 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

In our December newsletter, we reflect on our Top 10 Moments of 2025, including the news that the investments of all 42 Church of England dioceses are now fossil fuel-free. We also update you on our Green Investment Declaration campaign, plans for 2026 & more. www.operationnoah.org/december-202...

We're celebrating the culmination of our Bright Now Campaign with this short video - it's a great story of how a small charity and our supporters helped put billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuels companies. Watch and be inspired to support our work!

By supporting Operation Noah, you make real change happen. From helping to make billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuel companies, to our Green Investment Declaration, our award-winning charity makes an outsized impact. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved... youtu.be/EHUdW6azmrE?...

Renewables are smashing records, investment in clean energy is topping fossil fuel investment 2-1, EVs account for about 1/5 of new cars sold globally & China's emissions are flattening. But there is still much to be done to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

An analysis of the climate strategies of Europe’s 25 largest banks has shown that progress has ‘ground to a halt’, and in some cases is moving backwards, with only four banks analysed totally excluding financing for companies with new oil and gas projects. www.edie.net/europes-larg...

Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against the oil & gas giant Shell in the UK, seeking compensation for Shell's role in making the 2021 storm more severe. Shell is responsible for 2% of historic global greenhouse gases. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Operation Noah is pleased to announce that the Diocese of Chichester has divested from BP & Shell & no longer holds any investments in fossil fuel companies. Chichester was the final Church of England diocese to divest: all 42 CofE dioceses are now fossil free. www.operationnoah.org/diocese-of-c...

The UK gov't has pulled its $1.15bn support package of a controversial gas project in Mozambique. The Anglican bishop of Nampula in Mozambique, Rt Revd Manuel Ernesto, has criticised oil & gas prospecting as fuelling the climate crisis & destabilising communities. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Such an inspiring project - well done to all the volunteers who are taking such impressive practical climate action.

Operation Noah is at a farm near Hungerford with tree planting volunteers coordinated by the local church, St Lawrence’s, capturing a snippet of their inspirational project that has planted 8,300 trees in the area as part of their care for God’s creation 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳

After decades of warnings from climate scientists, practical responses are needed to reduce the severity of climate change-induced disasters. Activist Harjeet Singh said the link between individual disasters & climate change is settled, it's now time to respond. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...

On #GivingTuesday, we’re launching an Advent Appeal to help Christians and churches across the UK lead boldly on climate action in 2026 and beyond. You're invited to share in this mission to restore creation & bring hope to a warming world. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved/donate/

On 27 November, leaders gathered in London for a National Emergency Briefing on the climate & nature crises. Operation Noah – along with hundreds of other organisations & leaders – heard from experts in climate, biodiversity, food, health, economics & security. www.operationnoah.org/national-eme...

In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...

In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...

Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵

National Emergency Briefing under way with Prof Tim Lenton warning a packed venue full of MPs, Peers and other influential people of #AMOC collapse. #NEB2025

Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

A coalition of 18 faith organisations has released a joint statement urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise and reform taxes on wealth in Wednesday’s Budget 💼 Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/

In the next few years, spades could be in the ground for a city made of wood in the middle of a large new English nature reserve. A cross-party coalition of campaigners is trying to make a 'forest city' a reality, which would include protections for wildlife. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Nearly 6 months ago we delivered a letter to eight UK denominations, calling on them to use their land for the benefit of climate & nature & to achieve net zero land emissions by 2030. In this update, we share some of the progress we're making on this campaign. www.operationnoah.org/church-land-...

Pope Leo XIV has urged 'concrete actions' on climate change & says some leaders lack the will to act. The comments were part of the pope's address – released by the Vatican on Monday – to churches of the southern hemisphere assembled at COP30. www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

'Despite being the root cause of climate change, fossil fuels are about the most contentious subject (at COP)..(yet) there’s no route to a world where warming stays <1.5C in which countries aren’t able to discuss fossil fuel phaseout.' –Leo Roberts, E3G think-tank www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As emissions hit record levels, >1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to COP30, outnumbering every single country’s delegation apart from Brazil's. An astounding 1 in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The world is on track for a 2.6C temperature rise as countries have not made sufficiently strong pledges to keep within the 1.5C warming goal, while fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high, however the rate of rise has more than halved in recent years. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), making the transition away from fossil fuels 'inevitable' despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell told leaders gathered for the opening meeting of COP30: 'The science is clear: we can and must bring temperatures back down to 1.5C after any temporary overshoot' and 'to squabble...will never be forgiven as conflicts spread'. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Fossil demand has been flat for industrial energy since 2014, for buildings since 2018, for road transport since 2019, & may peak for electricity this year. 2/3 of countries have already seen peak fossil demand in end-use sectors, & half the world has seen a peak in fossil fuels for electricity."

Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for combating the climate crisis while China is surging ahead in clean energy, the president of COP30 has said. As the UN climate conference begins, countries will seek to stay within the goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Operation Noah is one of 250 organisations to have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging the UK government to reject the Rosebank oil field. As the letter states: 'Rosebank is a defining test of this government’s credibility on climate change'. www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/zack...

As we encourage more Churches to sign our Green Investment Declaration, it's great to see that 'in the next five years, the (Church of England's Church Commissioners) say that they aim...to increase the proportion of investments in environmental solutions.' www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

As COP30 nears, there is still a chance to avoid the worst of the climate crisis & limit global heating to 1.5C if gov't's take urgent action, a new assessment argues. The report calls for the rapid scaling-up of renewable energy & electrification of key sectors. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Our award-winning charity is looking for new trustees to help lead our mission to inspire the Church to take action on climate change. We're looking for people with skills in Human Resources or Fundraising, but are open to a range of backgrounds. Apply by 28/11. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...

It's not too late to register for our webinar on green investment TODAY, 1.00pm, featuring James Corah, Head of Sustainability at CCLA. It will be great opportunity to hear about their approach to green investment and also ask questions. Sign up here: www.operationnoah.org/events/putti...

Environmental Issues Network (EIN) Member Update - Issue 3 Including: - Green Christian conference and #COP30 prayers - Eco-Congregation Scotland Advent resources - @churchofengland.org Carbon Literacy Course - @operationnoah.bsky.social seeks trustees ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Are you a Christian with a passion for addressing the climate and biodiversity crises? The charity @operationnoah.bsky.social is looking for new Trustees. Particularly people with an interest in Human Resources or Fundraising cte.org.uk/vacancies... Applications close 5pm on 28 November

Join our friends Green Christian and Christian Climate Action online next Thursday to explore how the principles of liberation theology can help us navigate the climate crisis. For more info and sign up here: greenchristian.org.uk/an-ecolibera...

Join us next week, to find out how your church’s money can be used to better care for God’s creation and support climate solutions. Hear directly from Dr James Corah, Head of Sustainability at CCLA, about how church's funds are currently managed. Sign up today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

October's newsletter features an interview with Lorna Gold who organised the 'Raising Hope' climate conference with Pope Leo; an interview with Tearfund's Hannah Eves who is attending COP30; an invitation to attend our greening church investments webinar & more. www.operationnoah.org/october-2025...

Dr Lorna Gold recently came to international attention for her part in organising the Raising Hope climate conference, held earlier this month & attended by Pope Leo. Here, Lorna shares insights from the conference & her hopes for the climate movement. www.operationnoah.org/raising-hope...

VACANCIES Great range of jobs currently on our website from member churches, related organisations and partners, inc: - Trustee @operationnoah.bsky.social - Legacy of Slavery – Research Project Officer @scottishepiscopal.bsky.social - Net-Zero Officer, London Methodists ctbi.org.uk/jobs/

While limiting global heating to 1.5C is still possible, Britain must prepare for 2C of warming within 25 years, the government's climate advisers have said. That limit is hotter & sooner than most previous official advice & will require greater investment to adapt. news.sky.com/story/uk-mus...

Some British towns may have to be abandoned as climate change makes flood-prone areas uninsurable. Analysis from insurer Aviva reveals the extent of the sector's concern. More investment is needed in hard engineering & nature-based solutions. #GreenInvestment www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The world’s poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries are spending billions of pounds more to repay debts than they receive in funding to fight climate change, new research shows. #ClimateFinance www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Good news for #GoodMoneyWeek: clean energy has met 100% of Great Britain’s electricity demand for a record 87 hours this year so far, according to new Carbon Brief analysis. This is up from just 2.5 hours in 2021 and 64.5 hours in all of 2024. www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-gre...

FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act Feat. OG authors of the Act & more www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...

Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year – a historic first and 'a crucial turning point', according to the global energy think tank Ember. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

There's still time to register for our 7 Oct webinar (12.30pm) on greening our finances. We'll be joined by Eco Church & JustMoney Movement as we explore practical steps churches can take, such as choosing a greener bank account, investing in climate solutions & more. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...