Faith communities play an important role in taking action on the climate emergency in Brent.
Across the borough, faith leaders and communities are taking practical steps to care for the environment, support their communities and protect future generations.
Climate action means taking practical steps to reduce the causes of climate change and limit its impacts on people and the environment. This can include:
- reducing energy use and waste
- cutting single‑use plastics
- caring for green spaces and biodiversity
- making everyday choices that protect the planet
- supporting wider community action and learning.
For many faith communities, climate action is closely linked to shared values such as stewardship, care for creation, justice, and responsibility to future generations.
Climate action and faith communities in Brent
In Brent, faith communities are already playing an active role in responding to the climate emergency. This includes local projects, community campaigns, events and simple actions that can be taken in places of worship and community spaces.
Brent Council works with faith leaders and partners to support this work and help share good practice across the borough.
Faith and climate action resources
The following documents provide more detail about climate action and how faith communities can get involved.
- Faith and Climate Action brochure: A resource for public organisations, faith leaders, policymakers and council officers working to address climate action from a faith perspective and engage effectively with faith communities. You can also view and download an accessible version.
- Faith Climate Action Plan:This action plan sets out practical steps that faith organisations and places of worship can take to reduce their environmental impact and support sustainable behaviour.