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Campaigning and activism training and events
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 whats available where to find it, 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 on how to have meaningful conversations in their communities in the run up to the elections.
Wednesday 21 January (6:00-7.30pm)
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 and practical considerations such as film licenses, venue hire grants and risk assessments will also be discussed.
Thursday 29 January (6:00-7.15pm)
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 (6:00-7.30pm)
Planet Over Profit spring activities
Learn about Friends of the Earths 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 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 to build on relationships formed in your community. We'll also help you stratagise for shifts of parties in power.
Thursday 14 May (6:00-7:30pm)
Other training and events
None at present