Caring for the Earth
Faithful Stewardship of God’s Creation
We face significant environmental challenges today that impact the well-being of God’s children around the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is committed to continually improving its practices in wise stewardship, helping vulnerable communities adapt to more frequent disasters, and strengthening the rising generation’s capacity to build a more resilient future. Our loving Heavenly Father has prepared a way for all His children to live healthily on this planet if we are willing to work hard and seek revelation.
The ultimate purpose of the earth’s creation is to enable God’s plan of salvation for the entire human family. Respecting our planet, in turn, shows our respect to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, who created it.
“As beneficiaries of the divine Creation, what shall we do? We should care for the earth, be wise stewards over it, and preserve it for future generations. And we are to love and care for one another.”
What Does the Church Teach About Caring for the Earth?
What Is the Church Doing to Care for the Earth?
The Church’s environmental footprint spans across its global membership and operation. The Church likewise strives to be a positive stakeholder in every community touched by its presence.
Areas of Focus
- Renewable energy adoption
- Energy efficiency
- Water conservation
- Recycling and reducing waste
- Reducing transportation emissions
- Sustainable construction
Adapting Our Communities
What Are Church-Owned Universities Doing to Care for the Earth?
Brigham Young University campuses in Utah, Hawaii, and Idaho each have unique sustainability programs and aim to inspire the rising generation to be leaders in environmental stewardship. Common practices include:
- Operational sustainability on campus
- Expanded curriculum and education opportunities
- Community leadership
What Can You Do?
From reducing plastic use to installing bug hotels, there are countless ways for each of us to get involved in caring for the earth, both individually and as part of a community.
“A unified effort—where governments, faith and community leaders, media, industry, scholars, and families work together— is the way to achieve the noble goal of revitalizing the earth and the greater human family. May we accept this as a sacred charge.”