Shades of green: environmental action in places of worship

The perceived potential of religion in mitigating climate change and how this is being realized in Germany and Switzerland

“…There is great potential here for further engagement (Grim and Tucker 2014 ; Haluza‐DeLay 2014 ; Koehrsen 2015 , 2018 ; Jenkins et al 2018 ; Ives and Kidwell 2019 ), but this has not been fully harnessed. This further strengthens previous research which indicates that although some action is taking place in addressing climate change, this is not currently the main concern of religious organizations (Caldwell et al 2022 ).…”

Emissions and Environmental Surveys With Faith Actors: A Pilot Project With the Episcopal Church in the Philippines

“…These studies demonstrate the diversity of religious buildings, their often unique patterns of use, and the potential sources of emissions. Other studies have extended the scope of faith actors' assets beyond their land and buildings by tracking the delivery of environmental activities, researching the role that both faith leaders and communities play in sustainability, and discussing the extent to which religious beliefs and values may (or may not) translate into action on climate change (McKay et al 2014;Das et al 2014;Bomberg and Hague 2018;Stork and Öhlmann 2021;Caldwell et al 2022). While this study primarily focuses on measuring the emissions of faith actors' land and buildings, it is also important to consider the role that these less tangible assets play in promoting environmental sustainability.…”