Our campaigns

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.

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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.

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Latest campaign news

Latest news on the Heathy Environment project

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.

Nature is under threat

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.

Our campaign to stop deforestation and human rights abuses

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.

Why we should campaign on international causes

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

Actions
Actions

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.

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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.

Campaign wins
Campaign wins

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.

Events
Events

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.

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Events

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.

Campaign wins
Campaign wins

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.

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Events

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.

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Actions

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.

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Network news

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.

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Network news

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".