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
Lambeth and Southwark Friends of the Earth ran a vibrant stall in Kennington Park on Sunday, featuring Planet over Profit postcards and mural-making.
Darlington Friends of the Earth had a great day at the carnival last week. See the energy here.
Neath Port Talbot Friends of the Earth ran a hit activity on waste decomposition at the Green Gathering. Lots of interest and a new group member was recruited too.
An absolutely huge turnout at Durham Miners’ Gala. Incredible work with our local action groups, Jack Drum Arts, XR Families, Durham Climate Action and others.
Powerful turnout at the Save Wimbledon Park demo and court hearing. Merton Friends of the Earth gave it everything. Story here.
Congratualtions to the Westminster Friends of the Earth group (WeCCAN) on its relaunch on Saturday.
Ealing Friends of the Earth's "Letters from the Global South" exhibition is up at West Ealing Library, and is also seeking more venues.
Southampton Friends of the Earth helped mark Refugee Week, sharing a stall with Greenpeace UK with the goal to hold meaningful conversations.
Chester Friends of the Earth's year in 1 min 20 seconds: a fantastic grassroots highlights reel from our North West Earthmovers award winners. Watch here.
Congratulations to Birmingham Friends of the Earth for hosting a creative, inviting and affirming event for Refugee Week.
Our Summer Action Gatherings are in full swing! Join us.
Huge thanks to all who joined the Yorkshire Summer Action Gathering in Hull. A brilliant day of climate action, inspiring talks and community energy, with people from across Yorkshire and beyond. A massive thank you to all speakers, hosts and organisers for an inspiring day.
Southwark Friends of the Earth have lots of amazing plans, including a stall planned during London Climate Action Week on 21 June, and are planning activities around our Planet over Profit campaign.
Citizen science in action! Croydon Climate Action tested local river water this weekend. See the Instagram post for more.
Manchester Friends of the Earth and allies staged creative protest at BIBA insurance conference, spotlighting climate impacts in the UK and Global South. Street theatre, singing and bold visuals made sure they were seen and heard.
Positive meeting between Barnet Friends of the Earth and Sarah Sackman MP. Sarah stressed the power of local action and invited strong asks of MPs – challenge accepted! More on Bluesky.
Beautiful 2-minute video from Manchester Friends of the Earth’s Rainforest Lifelines ceremony at Manchester Museum – watch now. Thanks to friend of the group Stuart Spray for filming and editing.
Action on Climate Emergency's first clothing swap drew 100+ people to Victoria Hall, and was opened by Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant. Stylish sustainability + local jobs = a win for people and planet.
Southwark Friends of the Earth is back! After closing in 2019 the group’s relaunched with new members. Its first event with Southwark Climate Justice Coalition was about air pollution with 3 fab speakers, a quiz and vegan food.
Over 100 people packed a mayoral hustings hosted by Hull and East Riding Friends of the Earth. Candidates were faced tough questions on climate, nature, housing and youth voice. The group? Amazing. The candidates? Well... watch now.
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.
