Find out below what is happening in your diocese, and how you could contribute to a Diocesan Environment Group (DEG). Locate case studies from across the Province using our Case Study Map or on our Stories page. Access community-wide support from your local Climate Action Hub/Network here.
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Aberdeen & Orkney
Aberdeen & Orkney has a committed Climate Change Group, which is working to find out a full picture of the charges, including buildings and associated land, in their diocese.
Provincial Net Zero contact: Jack Nevin
Diocesan Environment convenor: Martin Auld
Argyll & The Isles
Argyll & The Isles is looking to set up a Diocesan plan towards Net Zero and would be delighted to hear of anyone who could help out. The diocese faces the challenge of small, scattered, rural charges, often separated by a ferry ride.
Provincial Net Zero contact: Iain Johnstone
Diocesan Environment convenor: Donald Bruce
Brechin
The Brechin Diocesan Environment Group reports to the Diocesan Council. To date we have scoped the EPCs for our rectories and presented the findings at Diocesan Synod. An outline Diocesan Net Zero Action Plan has been presented to Council.
Provincial Net Zero contact: Jack Nevin
Diocesan Environment convenor: Peter Sharp
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh diocese has a committed Environment Group, which has been working over a number of years to support the many charges in this diocese. The DEG reports in to the diocesan Standing Committee and gives updates at Diocesan Synod. The group is working on a Diocesan Net Zero action plan.
Ring Out is a monthly bellringing event at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis – led by young people aged 11-16. Click here to find out more and get involved.
Provincial Net Zero contact: Neil Rawlins
Diocesan Environment convenor: Andrew Aveyard
Glasgow & Galloway
The Diocesan Environment Group are a mixed bunch of people all rooted in a local church. We have a wide variety of skills and experience including, engineering, architecture and buildings, digital engagement, project management, local engagement and community development, liturgy and missional thinking.
So far we have produced diocesan resources for the Season of Creation, Advent and Lent, which you can find here. We believe that it is crucial that we start from a place of faith and discipleship and have set our priorities around, training and education, rooted worship and building a movement. Three key words for us. Discipleship – Engagement – Action.
Read our Spring 2024 Newsletter below:
Provincial Net Zero contact: Iain Johnstone
Diocesan Environment convenor: Stuart Bain
Moray, Ross & Caithness
Provincial Net Zero contact: Daniel Prince
Diocesan Environment convenor: Alison Simpson
St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
The St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane Net Zero Action Plan has been agreed by Diocesan Synod in March 2024. The Diocesan Environment Group would welcome any queries about content or process of its Net Zero Action Plan.
Look out for videos on the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane YouTube channel. Here are a few that may be of interest below:
Provincial Net Zero contact: Bethany Nelson
Diocesan Environment convenor: Elaine Garman