Resources

Coronavirus messaging: a guide for local action groups

17 Nov 2023

We’re living in unprecedented times. While we want to continue as much as possible to campaign on climate, we must be sensitive in how we do that – and how we communicate it.

How to campaign at home during the coronavirus pandemic

25 Nov 2022

The most important thing you can do right now is to keep yourselves and your communities safe through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Getting the best from Zoom

01 Mar 2023

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that's great for taking your meetings and events online.

Tools to help you campaign online

21 Feb 2023

We’ve gathered a list of the best free tools to help you shift your efforts online anytime.

How to double tree cover in your area: briefing for councillors

17 Nov 2023

Trees help to protect the climate, improve air quality, support more wildlife, reduce flood risk and improve people’s wellbeing. This briefing, compiled by Friends of the Earth's Trees campaigning team, details how councils can access land and money to double local tree cover.

Guide to meeting with your MP

16 Sep 2024

Wondering how to secure a meeting with your MP? We've got a plan.

Win an ambitious Climate Action Plan for councils

19 Aug 2024

We urgently need councils to turn their climate emergency declarations into concrete action by adopting and implementing a Climate Action Plan. That's why we've created this guide to help you campaign for an ambitious Climate Action Plan in your area.

Council climate action: waste

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide explains how your council can reduce waste and promote recycling and re-use, and how you and your local community can work with your council to make this happen.

Council climate action: transport

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide sets out how you can work with your council to significantly improve active travel and public transport while reducing car use, helping to meet climate goals and WHO air pollution guidelines.

Council climate action: homes and buildings

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide explains what your council can do to help improve housing efficiency standards and tackle fuel poverty. It also includes tactics on how to convince councils to prioritise action on housing and other buildings.