Net Zero Carbon and Environment News
Nature Notes: Bats that aren’t in the Belfry!
First published on: 13th July 2026Bats have been found in churchyards for a very long time, often roosting in trees or buildings.
New Net Zero Carbon video
First published on: 7th July 2026This video speaks to the hearts and minds element of the net zero carbon programme and is created to be hopeful, encouraging and reflective of the groundswell of support environmental action has across the Church of England.
Zero Carbon Communities Grant - application deadline 24 July
First published on: 7th July 2026Zero Carbon Communities Grant to help communities in South Cambridgeshire to take action on climate change.
What three things? - July 2026
First published on: 5th July 2026What three things can you do in July to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
What three things? - June 2026
First published on: 12th June 2026What three things can you do in June to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Net Zero Carbon Programme 2025 Impact Report
First published on: 11th June 2026Read the 2025 Church of England's Net Zero Carbon Programme Impact Report.
Nature notes: Time to make Hay
First published on: 11th June 2026Nature Notes for June 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Church Commissioners for England publishes estate management plan
First published on: 21st May 2026The Church Commissioners for England has published its estate management plan, setting out how nature is being supported on its land and property portfolio.
Nature notes: Flowers of the meadow
First published on: 13th May 2026Nature Notes for May 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
What three things? - May 2026
First published on: 1st May 2026What three things can you do in May to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Hosting the People's Emergency Briefing
First published on: 24th April 2026The People's Emergency Briefing: an urgent new film on the climate and nature crisis
Love your Burial Ground Week with Churches Count on Nature 2026
First published on: 16th April 2026Registrations are open on the Caring for God's Acre website for Love Your Burial Ground Week with Churches Count on Nature, an annual initiative to celebrate and monitor the wildlife to be found in churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries across the UK. The dates this year are Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 June.
What three things? - April 2026
First published on: 16th April 2026What three things can you do in April to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Nature Notes: Brimstone Butterfly
First published on: 15th April 2026Nature Notes for April 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Latest Grants News - March 2026
First published on: 27th March 2026Links to information on local grants available in different areas across our Diocese, and details of national funding opportunities.
Nature Notes: Hairy-footed Flower Bee
First published on: 5th March 2026Nature Notes for March 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Nature Notes: Magnificent Yews
First published on: 5th March 2026Nature Notes for February 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
What three things? - March 2026
First published on: 5th March 2026What three things can you do in March to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
NZC Grants Updates
First published on: 12th February 2026Funding Updates from South Cambs District Council Don't forget to check to see if you are eligible, as some of these grants have restrictions on the geographical area.
What is the carbon footprint of a red rose?
First published on: 6th February 2026Out-of-season cut flowers emerge as some of the products with the largest carbon footprint per pound generated at supermarket tills.
