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Our climate change commitment
Caring for God's creation is an important part of our Christian faith. We believe we have a responsibility to protect the natural world for future generations and to support those who are most affected by climate change.
The Church in Wales declared a climate emergency in 2021 and committed to working towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint as quickly as possible and embedding care for the environment in every aspect of church life. This includes how we worship, teach, manage our buildings and land, and make decisions about our resources.
Climate change guidance
The net zero carbon framework of the Church in Wales
This Framework, a response to the Net Zero Carbon challenge, sets out the position of the Church in Wales in tackling the threat of climate change.
Climate change guidance
Read our ten step guide to help you get started on your journey towards net zero.
Recommendations that aim to help churches reduce their energy use and associated carbon emissions.
An online tool to calculate carbon emissions of church buildings.
Helpful hints and tips for energy efficiency and energy reduction in parsonages.
Practical guidance to help you comply with the non-domestic recycling requirements in Wales.
Guidance on the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act for churches.
Climate change initiatives
Climate change initiatives
A programme that equips churches in England and Wales to care for creation.
An annual initiative that encourages people to visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they find.
A partnership between the Church in Wales and the Benefact Trust to provide Net Zero grants.
Climate change news
Climate change news
Bryncoch Church in Wales Primary School have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Flag Award for a fifth time, …
Churches in mid-Wales marked World Environment Day earlier this month with a service of blessing on the banks …
Families in Gwynedd are being invited to swap screens for streams, woodland walks and pond dipping as part …
Practical and scriptural approaches
Practical and scriptural approaches
- A rediscovery of our core calling to care for creation:
Our Christian Calling to Care for Creation (PDF) - Very useful guidance has been prepared by Bangor Diocese about Eco Church to help local churches in Wales get involved:
Treading Lightly on Holy Ground. A short guide to Eco-Church (PDF) - This really helpful and practical Eco Church booklet compiled by St Asaph Diocese can get you started on your Eco Church journey:
Caring for each other, caring for God's creation (PDF) - The reflective Caring for Creation calendar, produced by St Davids Diocese, highlights key environmental themes through the liturgical year:
Caring for Creation through the Liturgical Year (PDF) - Also, for inspiration, check out the wonderful eco-church stories and videos from St Asaph.
https://dioceseofstasaph.org.uk/eco-church/eco-church-stories-and-inspiration/ - The Church of England has prepared some brilliant webinars on topics related to net zero:
Webinars on getting to net zero carbon | The Church of England - There are some very useful products and services that can help you save energy and money at Parish Buying:
Parish Buying - Parish Buying - Buy together Save Together - Resources to support children and young people:
Ffrindiau'r Byd - Christian Aid offers a wealth of resources on the impacts of climate change in our world:
Climate Justice - Christian Aid
Contact us
Contact us
If you have any suggestions or feedback that you would like to share regarding the Church in Wales’ climate change commitment please use this feedback form to make a submission. We would love to hear from you and welcome any suggestions.