Environment policy

We are strongly committed to promoting the care of creation and minimising the harmful affects of climate change and other human activity on the environment. Our work in this areas is governed by the Diocesan Environment Policy, which was passed by Synod in 2007, following a significant processes of consultation across the Bath and Wells community.

You can read a summary of recommendations or download and view the policy in full below (PDF). We have divided and categorised the sections for ease of reference.

Introduction - the Policy	1 Our committment 2 Unpacking the proposals & contents 3 Our vision - Ecodiocese
Background	4 An Ecological crisis? 5 Facing the future 6 God, the world & us 7 Spirituality, worship & simplicity
Doing things differently	8 General principles 9 Land, food & materials 10 Buildings & energy 11 Travel 12 Education, training & support
Recommendations	13 Summary of recommendations 14 Implementation, cost & savings
Resources	15 Worship & prayer 16 Study programmes & books 17 Organisations & networks 18 Advice 19 Case study - Chew Magna's Go Zero 20 Ideas from other churches 21 Thirty ways to make a difference 22 Consultations 23 Creation hymns 24 A lectionary for creation time

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