What happens at our training
At Friends of the Earth we deliver online training for local action groups. Build your skills, knowledge and confidence. Find out:
- What to expect on our training sessions
- Our approach to online training
- What we ask of participants
- How we ensure our sessions are accessible.
Upcoming training and events
If you have accessibility requirements or use a screen reader that make booking a training difficult for you, please get in touch with us at [email protected] for help.
You can also view recordings of previous training sessions.
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action
The elections in May across England and Wales are a crucial moment in the fight for climate justice. Join this webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
Thursday 8 January (7:00-8:15pm)
Using local data to power your climate campaigns
We’ll be showcasing the different datasets and interactive tools created by Friends of the Earth. Join us to explore what is available, where to find it, and how it can help you understand climate and energy challenges in your community and strengthen local campaigning.
Tuesday 13 January (6:00-7.30pm)
Senedd election campaigning – Community conversations
The Senedd elections are happening on 7th May 2026. This session is for Welsh groups to help prepare to campaign for climate justice and also covers how to have meaningful conversations in their communities in the run up to the elections.
Wednesday 21 January (7:00-8.30pm)
Planet over Profit in your community
Join this webinar to learn how to deepen support for the Planet over Profit campaign in your community through hosting a film screening event. We'll look at how to talk about the campaign with members of your community and your MP. Practical considerations such as film licenses, venue hire grants and risk assessments will also be discussed.
Thursday 29 January (6:00-7.15pm)
The rise of the far right and what we do about it
Across the world the far right are growing and pose a threat on many levels, from their toxic politics to climate denial. Join this webinar to explore how the far right are presenting themselves in their work and across the UK. We will discuss what we can do in our communities to counter their divisive and hostile agenda, look at at what we are doing in the local elections and get ready for the TOGETHER demonstration in the 28th March.
Solidarity with Palestine
Join this webinar to find out how local action groups can take solidarity action with Palestine, to hear updates on how the occupation/genocide has impacted the environment and how we can use it in our campaigning.
Thursday 12 February (6:30-7.30pm)
Senedd election campaigning – Resisting the far right
Over the past few years’ we have seen a worrying increase in the far right in Wales. Join us to explore how we can effectively combat the troubling narratives coming from the far right, and build resistance in our communities.
Wednesday 18 February (7:00-8.30pm)
Spring 2026 Local Elections: Building Power, Building Tactics
Following on from our kick-off webinar on 8th January, we'll be exploring how to build a strong community voice on the need for climate justice that can be fed back to political candidates. We’ll be talking through and resourcing you with tactics from running listening campaigns to organising hustings and getting local press coverage.
Wednesday 23 February (6:00-7.30pm)
Senedd election campaigning – How to run a hustings
The Senedd elections are happening on 7th May 2026. This session is for Welsh groups to learn how to run a hustings in the run up to the elections.
Wednesday 4 March (7:00-8.30pm)
Planet Over Profit spring activities
Learn about Friends of the Earth's new timber research and how it can be used in your local Planet Over Profit campaign. We’ll be hearing from local groups who have hosted film screenings and looking ahead to a local day of action, including petition and open letter hand-ins.
Tuesday 10 March (7:00-8:15pm)
Facilitation workshop
A practical, skills-based session on how to facilitate effective, fun and accessible meetings. The session will include tips for best practice, how to set a running agenda, facilitate inclusive meetings, and exercises to get stuck-into facilitation and meeting planning.
Tuesday 17 March (6:30-8:00pm)
Mayoral campaigns skill-share
Mayors and Combined Authorities have a vital role in delivering action on climate and nature in a growing number of areas across England. Join Local Action Group campaigners seeking to increase the ambitions of Mayors in our skill-share - in order to apply the experiences from their area to make your Mayoral campaign more effective.
Wednesday 25 March (6:30-8:00pm)
Spring 2026 Local Elections: Whats next?
A good election campaign doesn’t end on election day. Learn how you can continue your relationship with your elected candidates and also build on relationships formed in your community. We'll also help you strategise for shifts of parties in power.
Thursday 14 May (6:00-7:30pm)
Other training and events
None at present