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
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.
Congratulations to Birmingham Friends of the Earth for hosting a creative, inviting and affirming event for Refugee Week.
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.
Our Summer Action Gatherings are in full swing! Join us.
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.
Citizen science in action! Croydon Climate Action tested local river water this weekend. See the Instagram post for more.
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.
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.
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.
300+ Say NO to gas drilling. Frack Free Coastal Communities and Frack Free Scarborough marched through Burniston to protest Europa Oil and Gas's shocking plans for a new gas well. Huge turnout, strong local spirit, and great BBC/ITV coverage.
Merthyr Friends of the Earth handed in 200 objections to the Ffos y Fran “restoration” plans – complete with washing line visuals. Watch the hand-in video now.
Merton Friends of the Earth are standing strong against turning Morden Park into a festival venue. Catch Pippa from the group on ITN News and learn more here.
Cardiff Friends of the Earth met with Mark Drakeford MS to talk insulation, funding and renewables. He was seriously impressed by the campaign’s community power.
Brent Friends of the Earth met with Dawn Butler MP earlier this week to discuss Friends of the Earth's campaign for a bolder, fairer climate plan, no to new oil and stood firm against airport expansion. Read how it went.
Linda from High Peak Green New Deal and Greater Manchester Climate Justice Coalition gave a brilliant speech against cuts and calling for dignity for all and investment in warm homes and public transport at the Energy For All demo.
Groups in Hull are planning its hustings and getting energised to ramp up their efforts during the upcoming mayoral elections.
Friends of the Earth groups proudly stood alongside many disability rights groups, unions (including Unite Community and Unison), pensioners (NW Pensioners Association), our friends at Fuel Poverty Action at the Energy For All demo.
In East Yorkshire, local action groups sent volunteers to the coast to clean up after the catastrophic Solong and Stena Immaculate collision and shipping spill.
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.
