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Environmental Sustainability

CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION

Students participating in a Global Ministries-supported reforestation program led by young people in the Mt. Kenya District of the Kenya-Ethiopia Conference

Photo: Courtesy of Rev. Alice Kirumba Ntiritu

Global Ministries works with individuals, churches and other partners to launch projects and initiatives that encourage faithful stewardship of the Earth.

EarthKeepers

As a Global Ministries EarthKeeper, you can become equipped to lead a creation care project in your community. 

Net-Zero Emissions

The general agencies of The United Methodist Church, including Global Ministries, have committed to achieving just and equitable net-zero emissions by 2050.

Renewable Energy

Global Ministries explores strategies to establish and increase renewable energy in every part of our work. So far, we have installed solar arrays at hospitals, a migration center on the U.S.-Mexico border and a theological school, and have provided women’s enterprises, refugee communities and hurricane survivors with renewable energy equipment. 

Our Impact

Learn more about the scope of our environmental sustainability work in 2024. 

18,560

lives directly touched through aid
Partners who support environmental sustainability merge physical care for the world with spiritual care for individuals and communities.

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grants awarded totaling $659,704
These grants increase the use of renewable energy, particularly in disaster response and healthcare settings.

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new EarthKeepers commissioned in the U.S.
EarthKeepers take action, leading bold, grassroots and anti-racist environmental projects and programs in their communities.

Environmental Sustainability Resources

Learn more and share these resources with your church or on social media.

UMCOR Sustainable Response Technology Library 2025

Demo of equipment such as solar panels and generators, available for use by Conference Disaster Response Coordinators.

Join the Creation Care Network

Connect and collaborate with United Methodists leading environmental ministries in their communities.

Become an energy-conscious congregation

Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship.

Explore Our Other Ministries

 Learn how we’re helping people and communities worldwide become more resilient, together.