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Campaigning and activism training and events
Planet over Profit: building towards COP 30
Learn about the next steps for Planet over Profit and how your local action group can continue to build campaign impact throughout the autumn as we head towards the UN climate talks in November. We'll also hear about the amazing work groups have been getting up to over the summer.
Wednesday 27 August (7 - 8:15pm)
Solidarity with Friends of the Earth Palestine
Palestine solidarity is environmental justice. Join this webinar to hear updates on PENGON/Friends of the Earth Palestine, discuss why the occupation of Palestine is an environmental issue and find out how local action groups can take solidarity action with our sister organisation.
Tuesday 2 September (6.30 - 7.25pm)
Queering Nature with Connor the Ecologist
The Friends of the Earth LGBTQIA+ staff network is buzzing with excitement to invite you to a talk from Connor the Ecologist. He’ll be joining us online to introduce the field of Queer Ecology, a perspective that challenges rigid binaries, reveals the full spectrum of diversity in the natural world, and exposes the sticky webs of bias that can shape our understanding of ecology. Expect to hear about case studies where narrow thinking has caterpillar-ed into conservation missteps - and how a more open, inclusive lens can help hatch better ways forward.
Wednesday 3 September (3 - 4pm)
COP 30: voices from the front lines
This November, the international climate talks will happen in Brazil. We'll be taking to the streets on 15 November – alongside thousands of others worldwide – to demand climate justice and an end to corporate-driven deforestation.
Join us for this inspiring online panel discussion to hear from international activists on the front lines of the fight for climate justice.
Tuesday 16 September (7 - 8:30pm)
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.
Tuesday 25 September (7 - 8:30pm)