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How do Friends of the Earth local action groups campaign?
Our local action groups are campaigning groups. Campaigning means taking organised action to bring about a specific change. For Friends of the Earth local action groups this means campaigning on issues that empower local people to protect the climate and environment, challenge injustice while influencing decision-makers.
The main steps local action groups might take when they are campaigning include:
- Picking a campaign issue and setting clear goals on what change you’d like to see.
- Planning your campaign and deciding what tactics you’ll use.
- Building local support and communicating your campaign message clearly.
- Engaging with decision makers like local councillors, MPs, or business leaders.
- Evaluating and celebrating their campaigns.
We support our local action groups to campaign effectively for meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
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News from the network
Hillingdon Friends of the Earth held a “Cleaner, Greener” festival with lots of local groups taking part. It was a great success!
No Nuclear Cwm Llynfi held its first public meeting, with over 50 people in attendance. The group shared a presentation and hosted a workshop to explore tactics, boost community engagement, and highlight key concerns to raise in consultations with politicians.
New Friends of the Earth group launched in North Yorkshire! Knaresborough and Harrogate Friends of the Earth kicked off with 25 people at their first event. A brilliant start for local climate action.
Nice coverage for Brent Friends of the Earth in the Kilburn Times on trees in the borough, showing how local action for nature is making headlines.
SINE (Stop Incineration North East) is stepping up its fight against a Tees Valley incinerator. Petition now at 1,100+ names.
Camden Friends of the Earth's Walk for Sarawak went ahead, raising awareness and solidarity.
Balham Climate Action have been busy. Two weekends of Big Climate Plan stalls, creative props, and speaking at local events. Check out the groups Instagram for a taste of the energy.
Wanstead Climate Action are petitioning Redbridge Council to declare a Nature Emergency. They’re halfway to the 1,500 signatures needed. Show your support.
Ealing Friends of the Earth were out at the weekend with a stall, chatting with Rupa Huq MP about climate and community action.
Lambeth Friends of the Earth is smashing it with its trees project! Partnering with local residents’ groups and the Woodland Trust to bring more trees to nature-deprived estates across Lambeth. Great for people and planet.
Tunbridge Wells Friends of the Earth had an amazing time at the climate and nature fair. The event included stalls, panels on climate action and community energy, plus support from local groups & businesses like Lush. The event was opened by local MP Mike Martin.
Local action group Just Transition Wakefield were out and about on Saturday having a fantastic time at Wakefield Pride!
Groups from London had a great regional call with Transport for London. Fifteen group members joined to discuss sustainability with Laura Carleton. Lots of smart questions were asked, important issues raised and direct borough contacts were lined up.
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.
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.
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.
Powerful turnout at the Save Wimbledon Park demo and court hearing. Merton Friends of the Earth gave it everything. Story here.
Congratulations 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.