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October 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
It was encouraging to see Pope Leo and King Charles pray together at the Vatican. Not only was it an historic display of Christian unity, but, as the Vatican’s official news agency reported, the visit...
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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...
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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...
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NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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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/
Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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/
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/...
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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-...
Church Land Use Campaign Update - Operation Noah
As we approach six months on from sharing our Open Letter with denomination leaders, we are excited to share the progress we’ve made together on the Church Land Use campaign so far. On World Environme...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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...
COP30: Pope Leo XIV urges ‘concrete actions’ on climate change
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned that climate change is accelerating faster than political will, urging world leaders at COP30 to take “concrete actions” before the window to keep warming below 1.5C clos...
www.france24.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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/...
Have courage to create fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at Cop30, Brazilian minister urges
Marina Silva says contentious plan would be ‘ethical answer’ to climate crisis but does not commit Brazil to it
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
'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/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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/...
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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/...
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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/...
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"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."
The Electrotech Revolution | Ember
The annual slidedeck from Kingsmill Bond and the Ember Futures team unpacks how electrotech is rewriting the economics and geopolitics of energy.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
"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/...
Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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...
'Rosebank is a defining test of this government’s credibility on climate change'. www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/zack...
Zack Polanski joins 250 orgs calling on Keir Starmer to Reject Rosebank
Over 250 organisations - including RSPB, Amnesty International UK and Friends of the Earth Scotland - have warned the Prime Minister against caving in to Big Oil.
www.stopcambo.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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...
'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...
Climate targets are not optional, declares First Church Estates Commissioner
Reducing carbon footprint is a ‘moral imperative and fiduciary duty’ says Alan Smith
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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/...
Still a chance to return to 1.5C climate goal, researchers say
Report calls for scaling-up of renewable energy and electrification of key sectors to limit peak of global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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...
Operation Noah Seeks New Trustees - Operation Noah
Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help lead our mission to inspire and equip the Church to take action on climate change. In this voluntary position, you will play an active role in shapin...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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...
Sign up here: www.operationnoah.org/events/putti...
Putting our money where our faith is – greening our investments - Operation Noah
Hear from James Corah, Head of Sustainability at CCLA investment management, to find out about how your church's funds are invested, and join the conversation about how church money might be used to b...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
Sign up here: www.operationnoah.org/events/putti...
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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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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...
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...
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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
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
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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
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...
For more info and sign up here:
greenchristian.org.uk/an-ecolibera...
An Ecoliberationist Lens – GreenChristianGreen Christian | Ordinary Christians, extraordinary times
greenchristian.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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...
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...
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 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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...
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...
October 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
It was encouraging to see Pope Leo and King Charles pray together at the Vatican. Not only was it an historic display of Christian unity, but, as the Vatican’s official news agency reported, the visit...
www.operationnoah.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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...
'Raising Hope' for the Climate with Pope Leo: an Interview with Lorna Gold - Operation Noah
Though she is well known in climate campaigning circles, Lorna recently came to international attention for her role in this month’s ‘Raising Hope’ Conference, attended by Pope Leo. Lorna was not only...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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...
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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/
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/
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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/
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...
UK must prepare for 2C of warming by 2050, government told for first time
The goal is hotter and sooner than most official previous advice, and is a nod to the high chance of breaching the ambitious Paris Agreement limit. National advisers on the Climate Change Committee ho...
news.sky.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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...