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‘We must be agents of change’: the Primate of Brazil addresses the Church of England Synod

The Primate of Brazil, the Most Revd Marinez Rosa Dos Santos Bassotto, addressed the Church of England’s General Synod this week about environmental justice and her experiences of COP30. She spoke during a session that the Synod designated for addresses by Anglican Communion guests.

13 February 2026

Anglicans advocate for the lungs of the earth at the United Nations Environment Assembly

Anglicans joined with other faith groups and organisations at the United Nations Environment Assembly to advocate for sustainable change to protect and restore the planet.

19 December 2025

COP 30: The Archbishop of York calls for prayer and advocacy

As COP30 approaches, the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, has called for prayer and advocacy to restore and protect the lungs of the earth.

06 November 2025

Indigenous voices must be central at COP30, says the Archbishop of Brazil

The Primate of Brazil and Bishop of the Amazon, the Most Revd Marinez Bassotto, is visiting the United Kingdom, advocating for environmental justice and the importance of indigenous voices being central to this year’s COP30.

21 October 2025

Arctic Bishops share how the climate crisis is changing their indigenous way of life

Anglicans around the world are advocating to protect and restore the environment. As COP30 approaches, read about how Bishops from the Diocese of the Arctic are striving to protect frozen landscapes as a vital ecosystem and 'Lung of the Earth'.

10 October 2025

The Anglican Communion announces call to restore and protect the lungs of the earth

‘Lungs of the Earth’ is a call for environmental action and advocacy. It invites Anglican churches to ‘restore and protect the lungs of the earth’, focussing on three vital ecosystems: Oceans, Forests and Ice Caps. It ties into the advocacy aims of an Anglican delegation attending this year’s COP30.

11 September 2025