This is a continuation of Dan Button’s personal story from COP26. Part 1 is here. Christian Presence at COP26 The Christian presence was very evident at this COP26 – highlighted by the strong emphasis on ‘climate justice’, humanitarian issues like water, refugees, debt relief, and the plight of poorer nations …
As our attention turns to COP26 and we hold hopes of progress on reducing harmful emissions across the world, we would do well to remember that God is overall –creator and sustainer. As Christians our relationship with God is direct and personal. When Glasgow received it Coat of Arms in …
Next year, 2022, is the 100th anniversary of Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF). As part of the celebrations they have produced a book of reflections written by 365 contributors. These include many well-known writers from across a very broad spectrum. The final section of the book “Treasure” has contributions from JRI …
In collaboration with Christians in Science and the Faraday Institute, JRI has a small stand at the COP26 Green Zone on November 9th 2021. The JRI Chair, Revd Dr Dave Gregory put together a five minute video illustrating the work of JRI. The two CRES graduates featured are Hannah Gray …
How did we get where we are?? What is behind the ethical and theological positions we take on the environment? Robin Attfield is a leading environmental philosopher and ethicist, and has been at the forefront of these areas for many years. Here he writes something slightly different, but related, a …
JRI is pleased to announce the publication of Briefing Paper 44, ‘Green Gospel: Christian Responses to the Challenge of Climate Crisis’ by Nicola Bull MA MSc, MPhil, Mlitt, and Trustee of ‘Operation Noah’. The abstract for the paper reads: “There is widespread acceptance that the world is facing a climate …
