United for Warm Homes campaign
Soaring gas prices mean millions of us are worried that we won’t be able to keep our homes warm this winter. Meanwhile, oil and gas companies continue to make record-breaking profits.
We have the solutions to cut bills and emissions. But we need the government to act now.
Across the country, grassroots groups are forming partnerships with others in their communities to help protect our most vulnerable from the impacts of rising bills and demand the right to a warm home.
If you and your group would like to get involved and help end fuel poverty, head to United for Warm Homes and sign up to the campaign.
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.
Climate Action Plan for Councils
Councils up and down the country have declared climate emergencies. But what happens next?
We need councils to turn their political promises in to concrete action by adopting a climate action plan, and transforming their communities into fairer, more sustainable places for generations to come.
To help get them started, we’ve created a template Climate Action Plan for councils in England and Wales. Find out how you can help get that plan in place.
Latest campaign news
23 Feb 2023
Having a healthy environment shouldn’t be a privilege, yet many people live in unhealthy environments. Friends of the Earth is working on a project to ensure that justice is at the heart of our work, to fight for a healthy environment for all.
15 Aug 2023
The government is planning to rewrite thousands of laws that protect people and the environment across the UK, through the Retained EU Law (REUL) Act. Find out what you can do to stop the government’s attack on nature.
12 May 2023
Deforestation and human rights abuses like land grabbing are all too common in corporate supply chains. Find out more about how you and your group can hold companies to account for damage they cause.
13 Jan 2023
Members from our network share why showing solidarity with international causes is vital to our fight for people and planet.
News from the network
A Speakers’ Corner event took place at the site of the proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria. We heard rousing speeches from numerous activists including Sarah Finch from the Weald Action Group, who spoke about the Horse Hill oil case and why it’s so important to Whitehaven.
Climate Action Silsden went on a bat walk with a bat expert, showcasing the wonderful varieties of British bats in their local area to group members and attendees from the local community.
We’d like to celebrate Neath Port Talbot Friends of the Earth in winning their MP’s support for the our Planet over Profit. Join the campaign to help us get more MPs on board.
On 14 September, we were thrilled to see Carmarthenshire councillors make a historic decision to reject further opencast coal mining at the Glan Lash mine. This win comes off the back of years of perseverance from campaigners and local people who we’ve worked alongside.
Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Pontypridd and District Friends of the Earth have been busy testing microplastics. Swansea Friends of the Earth is organising more testing in conjunction with the Environment Centre in the coming weeks.
Thanks to several years of brilliant campaigning from Huddersfield Friends of the Earth, Kirklees Council is set to scrap a road scheme which would’ve resulted in the loss of over 100 mature trees. Find out more about the win.
Camden Friends of the Earth hosted a stall to promote its Warm Homes campaign at a street party. Group members spoke to Sian Berry, Ed Miliband and Keir Starmer, among others. A group member reported Kier Starmer was receptive to the group’s campaign and activities.
Manchester Friends of the Earth attended the Wigan Diggers Festival to talk to people about its United for Warm Homes campaign.
We’re proud two Barnet Friends of the Earth members were respectively nominated for, and a winner of Barnet Council’s InspirationALL Women and Girls Award. This was in honour of their tireless, positive work campaigning for various environmental and sustainability causes.
Tottenham and Wood Green Friends of the Earth took to the streets to show signs of support to welcome the ULEZ expansion. Great stuff!
One of our fabulous Climate Youth Society and Young Manchester Friends of the Earth members is leading a workshop called "Roots", exploring the interconnectedness of South Asian identity and ecology on Saturday 5 August.
Big win! Oxford Friends of the Earth's campaign against a road expansion has been successful. This brilliant work is a testament to years of building alliances, organising demonstrations and supporting communities’ members to write submissions.
Ilford Friends of the Earth held a successful stall, and were not deterred by the wet weather! The group managed to get 50 new signatures for its Warm Homes petition.
Thanet Friends of the Earth arranged a litter pick in Dane Park. Kitted in branded high-viz vests, the group were able to advertise the group while making visible change to its community. The group collected an astonishing 12 bags of rubbish in 2 hours.
Fantastic media coverage gained by Harborough Climate Action. The group hosted a very successful kick-off event and gained a front-page spot in its local newspaper following their event.
A big Congratulations to Walsall Friends of the Earth member, who wrote an original play called “The Plastic Migrant”, raising awareness on the impact and intersections of climate change, migration and plastic pollution.
Ealing Friends of the Earth has been campaigning for action against air pollution and were joined by MP Rupa Huq. Have a read of what the group got up to…
Hackney and Tower Hamlets Friends of the Earth held a stall at a local festival in Cemetery Park, focusing on their Warm Homes campaign. The group also had some lovely craft activities for kids to enjoy.
Great to see Hillingdon Friends of the Earth quoted in the Evening Standard on ULEZ expansion. Have a read.
A member of our Youth Network, Semilore Kaji-Hausa, has been nominated for the Orwell Youth Prize 2023! The prize is for a piece of writing up to 1500 words on the theme of "Who's in Control".