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We’re recruiting for three key roles to support the Christian Rural and Environmental Studies distance learning course.
1. Principal Tutor
2. Conference Organiser
3. Administrator
Find out more, including full details of how to apply, on our website. cres.org.uk/join-the-cre...
jri.org.uk/exhibition-r... Shelly Dennison reviews two very different exhibitions in Oxford that explore environmental issues: The Bodleian's Wonder of Birds & Climate, Culture, Care (part of the Ashmolean's NOW exhibition).
Have a read and maybe plan your own visit...
What kind of legacy will you leave? A new blog shows that 1kg of CO2 that stays in the atmosphere from our activity has a warming effect of 1 watt. This enables us to visualise the ongoing heating effect of each of our lives. The post ends with a radical call to action. jri.org.uk/my-legacy/
What can your church do to speed up the green transition. Just over two weeks to our 13th April webinar with Shilpita Matthews of Operation Noah. Sign up below for your free ticket: NB: On the sign up page click + to add a ticket, then click "get tickets." jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Problems signing up? We've noticed quite a few people visiting our page to sign up for this important webinar but not getting their free ticket. The way to do it is first click on the + to add your free ticket, then click on "Get tickets" We wouldn't want you to miss out! jri.org.uk/book_events/...
There's still time to book your free place for our next Webinar. Join us Tuesday 19th May to hear Hannah Gray speak on Nature Based Solutions for a Water Secure Future. Hannah is programme Manager for Nature-based Solutions with Water Resources East. jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Check out my review of Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. He argues we're on the cusp of a renewable revolution which represents a last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization. It's a great read, balancing hope, realism and a strong call to action. jri.org.uk/james-watter...
Do you buy too much stuff? Would the planet be better off if you bought less and bought local? Check out Nick Butler's review of Sunday Times bestseller: "Less" by Patrick Grant to find out more & check the replies for more more ideas on simpler, more sustainable living. jri.org.uk/nick-butler-...
If the topic of sustainability and lifestyle interests you, you may also want to check out this blog jri.org.uk/a-tattered-j... or grab a copy of our next bookclub read - Ruth Valerio's "Just Living" - we'll meet in May (date tbc) to discuss it.
I had a fascinating few weeks at the start of the year digging into the latest research on what makes for effective climate communication.
The resulting briefing paper has now been published by @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social. Find out more here:
shellydennison.co.uk/2026/02/16/a...
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative
Shelly Dennison
Nature Based Solutions for a Water-Secure Future
Hannah Gray
Hannah is programme Manager for Nature-based Solutions with Water Resources East and formerly of Water Aid (some of you may remem...
jri.org.uk
“Here comes the Sun” by veteran journalist and climate activist Bill McKibben was our February JRI book club read. Whilst this review reflects primarily my own opinions, I will at times mention the th...
Like most people I knew of Patrick Grant from The Great British Sewing Bee and an episode of Desert Island Discs, but it was hearing him speak at the 2025 Greenbelt Festival which convinced me to buy ...
Bodleian Library - Ben Elliot - Unsplash
One of the challenges facing people wanting to communicate climate and environmental stories is how to reach outside the usual circles, one way of doing thi...
Earth with clouds above the African Continent - NASA - Unsplash
What would you like to be remembered for?
What legacy will you leave after perhaps 80 years living on this planet?
There is on...
Faith-based sustainable financing: How can churches best use both their assets and influence to accelerate the green transition?
Webinar with Shilpita Matthews
Shilpita is an environmental ec...
Faith-based sustainable financing: How can churches best use both their assets and influence to accelerate the green transition?
Webinar with Shilpita Matthews
Shilpita is an environmental ec...
Credit: Spencer Davis - Unsplash
It was near midnight on a Northern Line train out of Manchester Picadilly when I first dipped my toe into the world of pre-loved fashion. Manchester Arena had just ...
