Climate Action

How to hold great meetings

01 Sep 2021

Running smooth, productive meetings with an inclusive culture is vital to healthy groups. Have a look at our tips for how to do this.

10 ways to improve your time management

10 Apr 2023

Campaigning for a better, fairer world takes time. For many climate activists, there’s so much to do, but life often gets in the way. Check out these tips to manage your time more effectively.

Climate Action Plans for mayors

09 Jul 2024

Combined authority mayors and the Mayor of London are directly elected leaders and can have significant powers within an area. Find out how these mayors came about, why they're becoming even more important, and what they can do to act on climate and nature and protect the most vulnerable in our communities.

Methodology: local authority data project

10 May 2022

Friends of the Earth has sourced data by local authority area on a range of issues relevant to climate change. The large majority of data sources is from official government sources but where these aren’t available other credible datasets have been used. The data sources are listed below.

How to organise your own 'strike'

30 Aug 2019

If you’re not near an organised strike, and there aren’t any young people interested in organising a strike in your area, that doesn’t mean you have to stay at home. Here are some tips on how to organise your own ‘strike'.

Recruit new people to your group

04 Aug 2023

Securing action on local causes that matter most to you means building a strong and visible profile in your community. Find out why bigger is better when it comes to growing the grassroots movement, and what your group can do to recruit new members.

Get your council to adopt a Climate Action Plan

31 May 2024

Councils up and down the country have made commitments to take climate action. Local communities must play a part in making sure they deliver on these commitments. Find out what part your council can play and how you can work with them to help tackle the climate crisis.