Responding to the crisis of climate change is a 'big ask' for all sectors of society. Religious traditions are among the groups responding to the crisis: for example, by campaigning to draw governments' attention to the climate emergency and trying to put their own eco-house in order.

This research project aims to test the ways in which existing theologies are being adapted or extended to better serve ethical enquiry and moral action in the crisis of climate change. It is looking at evidence for theological innovation in three contexts: the Roman Catholic and Church of England denominations; a Christian international development agency; and Christian activist and advocacy groups.

This project incorporates LSRI Director Celia Deane-Drummond and involves partnerships with academic and practitioner institutions including the University of Manchester, Christian Climate Action, the Diocese of Manchester (within the Church of England), Operation Noah and Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD).