Who we are
The breakdown of our climate and environment is a global problem. What we do in the next few years will determine the future of our world.
Friends of the Earth local action groups are part of the largest grassroots environmental campaigning network in the UK. They're made up of people just like you. We know the solutions and together we can make a real difference at a national and local level. The answer lies with us.
There's strength in numbers. Together, we can push for big national change on climate, nature and justice.
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Community groups in action
On Saturday 16 November, we'll be demanding that UK and world leaders at COP29 agree urgent vital climate action. Our local action group in Newcastle is holding a rally. Local to the area? Meet at 10.45 at Newcastle Civic Centre to join the march.
Thanks to Clive Lewis MP for writing about his meeting with Norwich Friends of the Earth. He explains why he backs Friends of Earth’s calls for stronger action on climate and environment.
The proposed dual carriageway A5036 by National Highways to access the Port of Liverpool has been scrapped. The road threatened to cut through the middle of Rimrose Valley Country. A massive congratulations to Save Rimrose Valley for its brilliant campaign.
Repair cafés are brilliant innovations that help the community and keep things circular. Read about Julie from Luton Friends of the Earth’s blog on the groups latest success on launching a repair café.
A local project – Acton Market Reduce and Recycle Hub – that Ealing Friends of the Earth partnered with won the BBC London Make a Difference award. Read what the group had to say about the win.
Worried about AI data centres? You're not alone. Read about Havering Friends of the Earth’s campaign to stop a proposed AI data centre in its patch.
The brilliant Stop Incineration North East were featured in the BBC’s documentary on incineration “The Nightmare Next Door”. Give it a watch.
Amazing coverage! Maggie Mason from South Lakes Action on Climate Change wrote an incredible article titled “How we stopped the UK’s first deep coal mine in more than 30 years from opening” for The Big Issue.
Our groups took part in the Common Grounds Day of Action and stories of their successes are trickling in. Congratulations Lambeth Friends of the Earth and Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth for meeting with its MPs and securing a commitments from them.
Our East Midlands Summer Action Gathering was a great success! Alongside event attendees we heard from Alan Simpson (former Labour MP) and Emma James (Climate Outreach), both of who led fruitful campaigning conversations.
Hull and East Riding Friends of the Earth ran its annual Green Fair at Hull Minster. The group invited stallholders from across the city and ran the event in parallel with our Postcode Gardener partners, Rewilding Youth's conference. The group had a great day with 900+ attending.
Blackwater Valley Friends of the Earth conducted a survey about the co-benefits of taking climate action. Find out how it went.
Congratulations to Climate Action Lewisham for being awarded a certificate of recognition at a sustainable food event.
The final event of the Nature Rising project was a great success. The Black Seeds Network and Bristol Friends of the Earth collaboration hosted events all spring and summer, aimed at Global Majority communities. The Black Seeds Network was even featured in the local paper.
Climate Action Lewisham is hosting a workshop about air pollution called “Lewisham: Clean Air and Healthy Streets. What can we do?” on Saturday 21 September. Book now.
A productive meeting took place with Ilford for Warm Homes and Wes Streeting. The group shared testimonies of lived experiences and its main request was for Wes to attend our fringe event at the Labour Conference. He's already committed, but he agreed to send a deputy instead.
Luton Friends of the Earth hosted a stall at the Wandon Park Community Fete to give out information about our Planet over Profit campaign and do some t-shirt printing. The fete was a wonderful family day for the community to enjoy, showing the need for such a space.
Blackwater Valley Friends of the Earth, Stand Up To Racism and the Quakers organised a Unity Rally in Farnborough in support of refugees. It was an opportunity to talk to the community, welcome refugees and hand out symbolic flowers. They're a beacon of hope in difficult times.
Will you help Birmingham Friends of the Earth explore the theme of deforestation and its impacts on our natural world through creative means like writing or art? Your work can help the groups message: Keep Forests, Don't Deforest. Get involved.
Ealing Friends of the Earth had a great opportunity to meet with its MP Deirdre Costigan during a local festival, where the group shared its mission with a broader audience.
Learn from others
Local authorities are crucial to delivering the urgent action we need on climate and nature.
There are already some great initiatives underway across the UK, so we've compiled a suite of case studies to help inspire your local leaders to make a difference with the powers and resources they have available.
