February 2025 Newsletter
With European security understandably dominating the headlines, it’s easy to forget, in the midst of debates about Ukraine’s future, how integral energy is to UK and European security. Relying on volatile international fossil fuel markets – especially when many of the largest fossil fuel producing countries, including Russia, are anti-democratic states – is a dangerous game.
Update on the Campaign to Stop Rosebank + 3-9 March ‘Week of Action’
We have crucial opportunity to Stop Rosebank for good. If we create enough pressure, and show the UK Government just how unpopular Rosebank is with the public, we could see – not only an end to Rosebank – but an end to all new oil and gas drilling in the UK.
Catholic Investors Encouraged to Fund Climate Solutions
‘Let’s put our money where our faith is’ was the closing refrain of last Tuesday’s Catholic Green Investment Roundtable, hosted by Operation Noah in London. It was a fitting rallying cry after a morning of inspiration, practical action and prayer shared by the Catholic financial decision-makers present, who represented a wide range of religious orders, dioceses and NGOs.
Ash Wednesday ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ Service at St John’s Waterloo + Prayer Vigil
This Ash Wednesday, 5 March, a coalition of Christian charities including Operation Noah will hold a ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ service of reflection, repentance and hope at St John’s Waterloo in London – an opportunity to connect Ash Wednesday observance with the harm fossil fuels are causing. The hour-long service will begin at 11am […]
‘Where Your Treasure Is’: A New Lent Course From Operation Noah
We have an exciting new resource coming soon that we want to let you know about in time for Lent 2025. ‘Where Your Treasure Is’ is a five-week course from Operation Noah exploring how we can use our money to tackle the climate crisis. Each week includes a reflection and discussion questions, a prayer and suggested actions. The course will address the following questions and topics:
Let’s Stop New UK Oil and Gas in 2025: Join us for a ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ Webinar on Thursday 6 February, 7pm
As the government consults on whether to end drilling for new oil and gas in the UK, join Operation Noah, Christian Climate Action, Christian Aid, Laudato Si Movement and Green Christian – along with our friends at Stop Rosebank – for a ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ webinar on Thursday 6 February, 7pm-8pm. Learn how […]
January 2025 Newsletter
As Donald Trump is sworn in as US President, many are rightly concerned about what his return will mean for efforts to limit global heating. Trump has promised to slash US environmental regulations, cut funding for renewable energy projects and increase fossil fuel production. Shortly after his inauguration, Trump pulled the US out of the Paris climate agreement – all while wildfires, supercharged by fossil fuel emissions, were still burning across Los Angeles.
‘Why I Joined Operation Noah and Campaign for Climate Action’
John Evans – an executive coach who joined Operation Noah’s Board of Trustees in 2024 – shares why he decided to join our charity and campaign for climate action.
20 Highlights from Operation Noah’s 20 Years
For our final newsletter of 2024 – a year in which we celebrated two decades of inspiring the Church to take action on the climate crisis – we thought it would be appropriate to compile 20 highlights from our 20 years of climate campaigning: 10 from our entire history, 10 from 2024.
Operation Noah Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary at St John’s Waterloo
Around 150 people attended Operation Noah’s 20 Year Anniversary Service at St John’s Waterloo in Central London on the evening of Monday 18 October. The cold and rain didn’t dampen a celebratory and inspiring event, which included an introduction and welcome from the vicar of St John’s Waterloo, Revd Giles Goddard – a former Operation Noah trustee – and prayers and scripture readings from a variety of current and former Operation Noah trustees and staff members, including the author and economist Ann Pettifor who is associated with a number of significant social and environmental movements, including the Green New Deal.
