The Big Climate Plan
The government is legally obliged to write a new climate plan. But there's a real risk this plan will fail to deliver the bold action urgently needed to protect both planet and people.
Let's demand a fairer future from our politicians. Be part of a united movement for people, climate and nature.
Planet over Profit
Behind much of the food we eat and products we consume are powerful companies who drive massive environmental and human destruction in places like the Amazon and Indonesian rainforests.
Friends of the Earth is campaigning with the Corporate Justice Coalition for a new UK law that’ll hold companies, banks and public bodies to account for any socially and environmentally damaging impacts caused by their activities, and ensure they are held liable when harm occurs.
Find out more about how you and your group can hold companies to account for damage they cause.
United for Warm Homes
Sky-high gas prices and heat-leaking homes mean millions of us are worried we won’t be able to keep our homes warm. Meanwhile, oil and gas companies continue to make record-breaking profits.
We have the solutions to cut bills and emissions. But we need decision makers to act now.
Find out how your group can campaign for warm homes locally.
Local climate action
We need our local leaders to deliver ambitious action for climate and nature. Regional mayors and councils both have powers and resources to deliver change, but most aren’t using these as effectively as they should. And government needs to scale up the powers and resources they have.
Together, we can influence local and combined authorities to transform their communities into fairer, more sustainable places for generations to come.
Right to a healthy environment
The state of our rivers and coastlines has made headline news in recent months.
Shockingly, it's not yet illegal for water companies and factory farms to discharge their waste into our rivers.
Join the campaign and demand the right to a healthy environment.
Fossil free future
Across the world we are seeing the devastating impacts of climate breakdown because of our reliance on coal, gas and oil.
But communities have been standing up to the fossil fuel giants and our government’s support of them. We can all play our part in ending support for fossil fuels at home and abroad. We've already had some brilliant successes, but we've still got a long way to go.
Find out more about how you and your group can get involved to help put an end to UK government support for fossil fuels.
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.