Operation Noah

As the UK government decides whether to approve the planet-heating Rosebank oil development, global greenhouse gas levels reached record highs in 2025, potentially further warming the planet & leading to more ‌extreme climate events, the World Meteorological Organization said. wmo.int/media/news/g...

Operation Noah condemns the UK Government’s decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field & urges the government to reject the pending Rosebank oil field. Jackdaw will have no meaningful impact on UK energy security & will have no impact on household energy bills. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...

Operation Noah condemns the UK Government’s decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field & urges the government to reject the pending Rosebank oil field. Jackdaw will have no meaningful impact on UK energy security & will have no impact on household energy bills. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...

Insulating Britain’s homes and investing in heat pumps would do more to cut the cost of living, create jobs and boost the economy than drilling for new oil, research suggests. #GreenInvestment #StopRosebank www.theguardian.com/environment/...

From the flood zones of Nepal to refugee camps in Africa, experts say that solar energy is increasingly becoming part of disaster relief as technology improves, costs fall & humanitarian orgs recognize that having access to electricity is a fundamental need. www.independent.co.uk/news/rohingy...

Conservation comebacks for wild tigers, tuna and green​ sea turtles prove that global nature loss can be reversed, but a new report warns food production must be the next ​'positive tipping point​' if the world is to avert biodiversity collapse. #GreenInvestment www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Rt Revd Dr Rowan Williams – the former Archbishop of Canterbury, a renowned theologian & one of the UK’s leading intellectuals – has agreed to be a Patron of Operation Noah. Dr Williams joins the economist & author Ann Pettifor as an Operation Noah Patron. www.operationnoah.org/rowan-willia...

The UK has avoided the need for gas imports worth £5.9bn since the start of the Hormuz crisis as a result of record generation from wind & solar, according to Carbon Brief. The UK has been generating record amounts of power from wind & solar, up 14% year-on-year. www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-win...

The hosts of COP31 – next month's UN climate conference – are facing criticism for being partners in a coal supply chain while presiding over talks which should be focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels. Turkey & Australia are jointly hosting the summit. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We've had a great morning at Augustine United Church for our Edinburgh Green Investment Roadshow, with an inspiring range of speakers showcasing the ways churches can use their money in a positive way for climate and nature.

In our newsletter, we reflect on ‘positive tipping points’, announce the release of our ‘Investing with Purpose’ report, celebrate the Methodists' commitment to investing in climate solutions & share that Rowan Williams has agreed to be an Operation Noah patron. www.operationnoah.org/september-20...

Looking forward to this event in Edinburgh on Friday - can you join us?

We are looking forward to the next Green Investment Roadshow in Edinburgh on Friday 2 October. Join us for an inspiring and informative day featuring talks panel discussion on using church money to tackle the climate crisis. Book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/opera...

‘Churches are well placed to use their historic wealth to help turn the tide of climate change and accelerate the green transition, the Christian charity Operation Noah says in a new report, “Investing with Purpose”’. #GreenInvestment #ClimateSolutions www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

A new report from Operation Noah is offering practical pathways for Church investment in climate solutions at a time when green investment needs to rapidly increase. Globally, Christian groups manage 100s of billions of pounds & have wider financial influence. www.operationnoah.org/press-releas...

Join us this evening at 7pm as we discuss protecting water. We’ll be joined by inspiring speakers & will share practical actions you and your church can take. Register for free at the link below. #SeasonOfCreation

A new report from Operation Noah is offering practical pathways for Church investment in climate solutions at a time when green investment needs to rapidly increase. Globally, Christian groups manage 100s of billions of pounds & have wider financial influence. www.operationnoah.org/press-releas...

There's still time to register for a free Living Water webinar this Wed 23 September at 7pm with Andrew Jenkins and LizMacWhirter. We will address why water protection is so important, the need for lament and practical actions to take. #seasonofcreation #livingwater us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Whether 'net zero' is a helpful term or comes across as technocratic jargon, it's great to see the Prime Minister affirm his commitment to a green transition. Now we need to see his government stop all new planet-heating North Sea oil and gas developments. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

We spoke with our friends from @operationnoah.bsky.social, @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social, Epworth Investment Management and @methodist.org.uk. 👉 You can listen to our conversation here: www.greenbelt.org.uk/talks/stop-f...

'For the first time in history, our greatest challenge is not inventing the answers. It is deploying and scaling the solutions we already know work.' –Prince William #ClimateSolutions #GreenInvestment #StopFundingFossilFuels www.independent.co.uk/voices/princ...

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has emerged as a major force in UK politics, pushing anti-net-zero policies & spurious claims about climate & energy. Here, Carbon Brief factchecks false or misleading claims made by Reform related to climate change, renewables & net-zero. www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-re...

A rapid shift to clean electricity around the world could trigger a cascade of progress – 'positive tipping points' – towards repairing damage to the planet, according to a report identifying the environmental solutions most likely to create change. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We had a fantastic day yesterday at Friends House for the Green Investment Declaration Roadshow! 🌳 Great to spend the day with friends from @operationnoah.bsky.social, Hope for the Future, @quaker.org.uk and more 💚

This'll be great. Really looking forward to it!

Global heating will reach a 1.8C rise above pre-industrial levels under the most optimistic future, far surpassing the goal of 1.5C, though could return to 1.5C with rapid & sustained emissions cuts combined with steps to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Season of Creation starts today with the vital theme of Living Water. Check out Operation Noah's resources for church actions and register for a free webinar on 23 September at 7pm featuring Andrew Jenkins and LizMacWhirter. #seasonofcreation #livingwater operationnoah.org/living-water

In our August newsletter, we question how it's even possible that after this summer's extreme heat, Andy Burnham could consider approving new oil & gas. We also invite you to join us at Greenbelt or at one of our upcoming Green Investment Roadshow events. More: sh1.sendinblue.com/alcpbhkfwlpf...

Damage caused by developing the proposed Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields would destroy any economic benefit to the UK, according to an analysis; estimated damages caused would be between £119bn & £336bn, far surpassing the £28.7bn in estimated value. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As Andy Burnham considers approving the massive Rosebank oil field after a summer of extreme heat, our Communications Officer asks, 'What is the cost of living in a fossil-fuelled world?' As it turns out, more expensive than many of our politicians can imagine. www.operationnoah.org/the-cost-of-...

Hello Scotland! Our Green Investment Roadshow comes your way on 2 Oct 2026 - Augustine United Church, Edinburgh. Treasurers, clergy and concerned Christians, come along and be inspired by stories of green investment and hear how you can help fund climate solutions. buytickets.at/operationnoa...

Recovering from yet another heatwave? It’s a stark reminder that the climate crisis is here and action can’t wait. We already have the solutions. Treasurers, clergy, and concerned Christians, come along and help us turn static savings into active hope. Tap the link in our bio

Andy Burnham has been criticised for moving to cut electric vehicle sales targets & accept North Sea drilling. On Friday the prime minister acknowledged the climate crisis was behind 100s of wildfires but was also accused of not taking the crisis seriously enough. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Please share with family and friends to get the petition to 100,000 for a parliamentary debate. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... #NationalEmergencyBriefing

Check out our Living Water Actions booklet for this Season of Creation and find some ways you and your UK church can protect the water, rivers and coastal habitats we love. www.operationnoah.org/bright-now-c... #SeasonOfCreation #WaterProtection #LivingWater 1 m

Oil and gas interests have unlimited cash to fund media stories advocating the destruction of nature. Climate campaigners, in contrast, struggle to finance their work. I have set up a standing order for @operationnoah.bsky.social hope you will too!

We need to end the fossil fuel era now while scaling up investment in climate solutions. And with billions of pounds of investments held by UK Churches, we can fund a greener future. Join us on 7 Sept in London for our next Green Investment Roadshow. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/opera...

July 2026 was the driest month in southern England since records began. The Met Office said the 'remarkable conditions' came amid a summer marked by heat records – heatwaves which have been made more intense & more likely by the fossil fuel-driven climate crisis. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As we battle heatwaves, wildfires and drought, our campaigning for action on the climate crisis is becoming more urgent than ever. Could you give a donation towards our campaigns this summer? www.operationnoah.org/get-involved...

I just signed the @stoprosebank open letter Letter to the Rt Hon Miatta Fahnbulleh MP. Sign here and ask her to #StopRosebank or fail the very first test of the UK's climate leadership: actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...

Welcome to the Creation Care Hub at New Wine - we are here all week with friends from A Rocha UK, Climate Stewards & @greenchristian.org.uk. Chat with us and get some hopeful ideas for climate and nature action. Answer our Question of the Day and check out our activities and resources to take away.

Come and see us at New Wine this week at the Creation Care Hub by the Fun Zone. Say hi, check out our resources, be inspired, pray and donate. We're with friends from Climate Stewards, A Rocha UK and @greenchristian.org.uk so there's lots to see and plenty of ways to take action.