Operation Noah Shortlisted for ‘Campaign of the Year’
We’re thrilled to announce that Operation Noah’s Bright Now Campaign has been shortlisted for ‘Campaign of the Year’ by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation as part of the National Campaigner Awards.
General Election Pack for Churches
As the UK prepares for a General Election later this year, churches can advocate for the protection of climate and nature now by pressing candidates to support the Climate and Nature Bill, which was written by scientists and campaigners and has attracted wide cross-party support.
Switch It Sunday
Operation Noah, Just Love, and JustMoney are launching The Big Bank Switch campaign. You are invited to join Christians around the UK who are choosing to align their money with their values by switching from a bank that funds planet-destroying fossil fuels to one that doesn’t.
Jess Templeman Appointed Fundraising Officer
We recently welcomed Jess Templeman to Operation Noah as our new Fundraising Officer. Jess brings a wealth of fundraising experience to our team and has a particularly strong background in international development alongside having worked with faith communities.
Partnering with Woodland Trust, Diocese of Leeds Responds to Church of England’s Call to Support Nature by Growing More Trees
100+ acres of diocesan land could be used to support wildlife and capture carbon as part of the larger Northern Forest initiative.
Praying in the Streets for an End to Fossil Fuels
Last week, I prayed in front of Parliament as part of the 10-day ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ vigil for climate justice – first, with members of my church after a Sunday service, and a few days later with Operation Noah colleagues.
Clare Fussell Appointed Bright Now Campaign Director; Reflects on Joining Operation Noah
In January, Clare Fussell was appointed as our new Bright Now Campaign Director. Having previously led The Climate Coalition, managed Christian Aid’s Campaign Team and served as Environmental Adviser for the Diocese of Bristol, Clare has an impressive campaigning background, and we’re excited to have her leading our team. Here, Clare reflects on joining Operation Noah.
400+ Christian Leaders Call on Prime Minister to Stop Rosebank Oil Field
In an open letter, 427 UK Christian leaders, including former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan, call on the PM to stop the Rosebank oil field
Operation Noah Reacts to Church of England’s Divestment Announcement
Today the Church of England’s Church Commissioners and Pensions Board announced they would divest from all oil and gas companies for failing to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Last week, over 200 Church of England clergy – including 10 bishops – sent an open letter to the Church Commissioners and Pensions Board, demanding a fossil-free pension in light of the ‘deeply unethical’ activities of the fossil fuel companies.
