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Campaigning and activism training and events
Campaigning in Wales – devolution and proportional representation
Wales goes to the polls to elect our new Senedd representatives on 7 May 2026. This election will look a bit different to previous ones. It'll be run under a new voting system – proportional representation – and the public will be electing 96 Members across 16 new constituencies.
Join Jenny and Bleddyn from Friends of the Earth Cymru for a session targeted at climate justice activists, covering campaigning in the context of a devolved government and proportional representation.
Wednesday 1 October (7 - 8:30pm)
Resisting far right threats to climate action and racial justice
A look at the current political situation we're in, with a focus on the far right and how we can fight back through messaging, power building and on the ground tactics.
Thursday 16 October (7 - 8:30pm)
COP 30 Global Day of Action
On Saturday 15 November communities around the world are coming together to demand stronger climate action from our global leaders. The Climate Justice Coalition has called an International Day of Action in cities across the world including the UK.
Join us at This World Is Ours! Day of Action. While plans are still being finalised and exact locations have yet to be announced, we're asking groups and individuals to register their interest in advance. We'll let you know as soon as we have details to share on locations, timings and meeting points.
Saturday 15 November
Exploring the climate plan: what’s in it and what’s next
By 29 October, the government is must publish its new climate plan. As soon as it’s released, we’ll be diving into it with our legal and policy teams to understand what it means for communities and the environment. Join this webinar to hear those insights and ask any questions you have about the climate plan and our next steps.
Tuesday 18 November (6 - 7pm)
Influencing your mayor on climate and nature
Regional mayors are becoming increasingly important for delivering action to tackle climate change and nature loss. Join this skillshare to identify your opportunities to influence your mayor.
Wednesday 26 November (7 - 8:30pm)
Other training and events
Introducing Asad Rehman, Friends of the Earth's new Chief Executive
Asad Rehman has been appointed as Friends of the Earth's new Chief Executive and started in the role in August.
Asad joins us from the anti-poverty and social justice organisation War on Want, where he was the Executive Director. He previously worked at Friends of the Earth for over a decade, most notably leading our international climate work. He's the first person of colour to lead Friends of the Earth and brings 4 decades of experience in campaigning for environmental, social and racial justice.
This online session is a chance for local action groups to get to know Asad, hear about his journey to leading Friends of the Earth and what his priorities are for his first months in the job, and put your questions and comments to him.
Thursday 25 September (7 - 8:30pm)