Between 2023 and 2025, they reached more than 150 participants from nine faith traditions, building understanding and connection. The workshops were well received, 91% were very happy and 97% agreed they met their aims.
In 2025, JRCT renewed its support with a £220,356 grant to 2029, helping Faith for the Climate expand the programme, strengthen connections and grow a network of climate justice champions. The organisation is part of the New Voices strand of JRCT’s Sustainable Futures programme, which amplifies marginalised and underrepresented voices for economic and climate justice.
"The workshops are essential to the success of this work. They allow people to explore their faith more deeply, develop a stronger understanding of climate justice, and take more effective action within their own communities and alongside others."
Shanon Shah, director
Faith for the Climate works to deepen understanding of the link between climate change, social justice and fossil fuels.
This involves bringing faith groups together to push the UK Government to stop funding fossil fuel projects domestically and overseas, supporting campaigns for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, and engaging with industries that support fossil fuel expansion.
This has led to greater engagement within faith communities on fossil fuels and corporate accountability. People from across the network, including Christian and minority-faith communities, have contributed to public letters, campaigns and advocacy, supporting a transition away from fossil fuels. This systemic approach to fossil fuels also informs broader aspects of Faith for the Climate’s justice-centred ethos, for example, their continuing support for the equitable implementation of the Loss and Damage fund.
Alongside climate justice workshops, Faith for the climate runs webinars and community-building events to provide opportunities for learning, reflection and conversation.
Recently, they featured interfaith perspectives on environmental justice from Hindu, Sikh and Brahma Kumari members during Diwali; Jewish, Christian and Muslim members during Tu B'Shevat, Lent and Ramadan; and Buddhist members from different traditions during Buddhist action month.
Workshop participants often organise events within their own communities, creating new opportunities and helping climate justice conversations reach new audiences.
"What we're especially proud of is the way we've continued to deepen meaningful collaboration across faith communities. In a time when religion is often associated with division, we're creating spaces where people can come together around shared values and collective action for climate justice."
The relationships, confidence and shared understanding developed through Faith for the Climate's workshops and community-building activities have helped create a strong foundation. In recent years, they brought together faith communities at large events, including Restore Nature Now, Make Them Pay and The Climate Coalition's Mass Lobby of Parliament, during which they brought together the faith pavilion which included an inclusive multifaith and wellbeing space.
In 2026, instead of a public Great Big Green Week event, Faith for the Climate held a reunion for climate justice workshop alumni, reflecting its focus on long-term relationships and shared learning.
With JRCT support, they plan to expand workshops, strengthen their network, and develop new faith-based climate leaders.
"We're not just the 'diversity hire' on the day. We are able to bring together people from vastly different faith communities who can speak about the climate crisis through the lens of justice and their own deeply held convictions."