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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

Beyond COP30: The Church's Continuing Call to Climate Justice

At COP30 Anglicans advocated to restore and protect the 'lungs of the earth'. Martha Jarvis is the Anglican Communion’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) and shares her reflections on the negotiations.

26 November 2025

Environmental justice is a moral, ethical and spiritual issue, says Green Anglicans ahead of COP30

Green Anglicans the Revd Aurelio Iqueio and Charles Bakolo will join other Anglicans at COP30 to advocate for creation care.

07 November 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

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

World Council of Churches Launches Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action

The World Council of Churches has launched an Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action, following a session at the WCC central committee meeting.

 

27 June 2025

Multifaith group delivers ocean-positive declaration to UN officials

The third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) has concluded in Nice, France, at which Anglicans were represented as part of the multifaith group, Faiths for UNOC3.

13 June 2025

Anglicans attend the United Nations Ocean Conference as part of a multifaith group

The Anglican Communion is represented at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) as part of Faiths for UNOC3.

09 June 2025

Recognition of Pope Francis’ commitment to creation care and environmental reform

Advocates for environmental justice within the Anglican Communion, have shared a tribute to Pope Francis.

23 April 2025