LibGuides: Ecology: Web Resources

Web Resources

The Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) ARC is a secular body that helps the major religions of the world to develop their own environmental programmes, based on their own core teachings, beliefs and practices. We help the religions link with key environmental organisations – creating powerful alliances between faith communities and conservation groups. ARC was founded in 1995 by HRH Prince Philip. We now work with 11 major faiths through the key traditions within each faith.
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) ARRCC is a multi-faith, member-based organisation of people from around Australia who are committed to taking action on climate change. Our members represent a variety of religious traditions. We believe that as people dedicated to the common good, inspired by our beliefs and energized by our spirituality, people of all faiths can and should be at the forefront of creating a safe climate. While celebrating the uniqueness of our different traditions, we stand together in working for an ecologically and socially sustainable future.
Climate Change in Australia Government Website: The climate change projections for Australia released in 2015 were primarily developed to support the planning needs of Australia’s natural resource management sector, and to provide information to assist climate adaptation processes. However, the information presented on this website has applicability across all sectors. Since 2015, additional and/or updated information have been incorporated as appropriate. Information presented on this website covers the whole of Australia so may be useful for some applications outside of the natural resource management community. In December 2020, the website's design and navigation were refreshed, content updated and new content added.
The Climate Coalition Links to Christian organisations associated with the Climate Coalition.
Common Grace Common Grace is a movement of people pursuing Jesus and justice. A grassroots movement that’s navigating denominational, theological, and political differences to come together for the common good, discover common ground and share in common grace.
The Communion Forest The Communion Forest is a global initiative comprising local activities of tree growing and ecosystem conservation, protection and restoration undertaken by parishes, dioceses and provinces across the Anglican Communion. It is a sign of the Anglican Communion’s commitment to the Anglican Fifth Mark of Mission: Strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. The Communion Forest was launched on 3rd August 2022 during the Lambeth Conference as one of the legacies of the conference.
Faith Ecology Network an interfaith network of people connecting faith with ecological awareness and care.
Generation Laudato Si’ "Generation Laudato Si’ began as a book written entirely by more than 40 youth (aged 17 to 35) from 20 countries, comprising their thoughts, wisdom, dreams and aspirations for a world that is just and sustainable. This is the generation that wants to change how we run the economy, foster community, lead and govern, facilitate education, use and apply technology, and live among the rest of creation. Today, it is more than just a book; through multimedia, including this website, Instagram, Twitter and videos, it is a call to a global conversation to foster ecological conversation, as envisioned by Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si’. Join us in the conversation."
The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) reveals the connection between religion and ecology and mobilizes faith communities to act. ICSD works on a global basis, with current engagement in Africa, the Middle East, North America, and Europe.
Laudato Si’ Action Platform Caring for our brothers and sisters means caring for the home we share. This responsibility is “essential to a life of virtue” (LS 217). The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform is a space for institutions, communities, and families to learn and grow together. You are warmly invited to join this community. Your unique “culture, experience, involvements, and talents” are needed on our journey towards greater love for our Creator, each other, and the home we share. (LS 14)
Laudato Si’ Animators Laudato Si’ Animators are local leaders who strive to live Laudato Si’ in their own lives while inspiring and motivating others in their communities to bring Laudato Si’ to life as well.
Operation Noah Operation Noah is a Christian charity working with the Church to inspire action on the climate crisis.
Season of Creation Season of Creation activities are coordinated by an ecumenical steering committee, which was formed to help Christians around the world fulfill the purpose of the season. As the urgent need to solve the environmental crisis continues to grow, Christian churches have been called to strengthen their united response. The Season of Creation ecumenical steering committee came together to provide resources to empower Christians to respond to our faith, each in the way of his or her own denomination, during this shared season of reflection and action.
World Council of Churches | Care for creation and climate justice Care for creation and justice are at the centre of WCC work on climate change.

Australian Catholic Bishops and the Environment | Catholic Australia The Social Justice Sunday Statement for 2002 was prepared by the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC), the national social justice and human rights agency of the Catholic Church in Australia. The Bishops' Conference acknowledges the valuable contributions of Mr Colin Brown, Father Denis Edwards, Father Neil Brown and the Catholic Institute of Sydney, NATSICC, Council members and the Secretariats of the ACSJC and the BCJDEP in the preparation of this document.
Care for Creation | USCCB A brief summary of the Catholic Church's teaching on care for creation and with some Scripture references.
Care for our Common Home | Caritas Australia School age resources. Caritas Australia’s development programs are attentive to environmental concerns and seek to promote care for the earth and its resources.
Catholic Social Teaching and Caring for Creation | Justice and Peace Office No description available.
Catholic Social Teaching on Care for Creation and Stewardship of the Earth | USCCB Disclaimer "The Catholic Church has a well-documented tradition of Care for Creation and Stewardship of the Earth. This resource includes elements of Catholic teaching that highlight this tradition. This resource is intended to serve as an introduction on this issue; it is not comprehensive. "
Climate Change Teachings | Catholic Climate Covenant A clearly articulated common faith is a great source of strength as we work to solve climate change together. Please see these resources that will help you understand and apply the science and our faith tradition.
Ecology | Humanum 2016 Humanum is published as a free service by the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C.
Evangelical Environmental Network | Resources These resources are not intended to be a comprehensive checklist, but rather a tool to begin the process of thinking about what actions you and your church can take.
Faith & Ecology Articles | The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development Statements and articles pertaining to ecology by different religious backgrounds.
Five Leaf Eco-Awards | Season of Creation 2023 Resources The Five Leaf Eco-Awards are an Australian ecumenical environmental change program specifically designed for churches and religious organisations. Season of Creation activities are coordinated by an ecumenical steering committee, which was formed to help Christians around the world fulfil the purpose of the season.
IF YOU WANT TO CULTIVATE PEACE, PROTECT CREATION | Pope Benedict XVI's World Day of Peace Message MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2010
Renewing the Earth: An Invitation to Reflection and Action on Environment in Light of Catholic Social Teaching | USCCB An Invitation to Reflection and Action on Environment in Light of Catholic Social Teaching A Pastoral Statement of the United States Catholic Conference November 14, 1991
Top Ten Takeaways from ‘Laudato Si’’ | America Magazine by Fr. James Martin S.J. (June 18, 2015).
UCA Assembly Illuminate Database A searchable database for resources from the Uniting Church in Australia.
Websites on Science & Religion | Inters.org The website of the Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science is edited by the Advanced School for Interdisciplinary Research (ADSIR)

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Australia’s response to climate change and sustainable energy use, and protect our environment, heritage and water.
Environment Victoria