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 in 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.
Spring 2026 Local Elections: What's 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)
Active hope
At this webinar you'll explore our best responses to the climate crisis. We'll share tools that can help us face the challenges we are in as well as explore the roles we can play in the transition to a greener and fairer society.
Tuesday 19 May (6:00-8:15pm)
What's happened at the Senedd elections
This webinar will be a review of what happened at the Senedd elections and what it means for us as climate justice activists, and what we do next.
Wednesday 20 May (7:00-8:30pm)
How to take part in Refugee Week
Come along to hear from activists and artists in the migrant justice movement at this event co-hosted with City of Sanctuary. During this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to connect with groups in the City of Sanctuary network and get inspiration for how your group can get involved in Refugee Week.
Thursday 21 May (6:00-7:00pm)
Creative summer tactics for Planet Over Profit
After a successful year of putting Planet Over Profit, we’re now on the home stretch, deepening support for a new Business, Human Rights & Environment Act in your local area ready to take this issue to Westminster in the Autumn. Join this interactive webinar to hear about what’s worked well so far and how we can ensure success as we take this campaign to the next level.
Thursday 11 June (7:00-8:15pm)
Other training and events
2026 Local Elections - activist lunchtime drop-in sessions
If you want to share updates, test ideas and get hands‑on help on campaigns you are running in the run-up to the elections in May 2026, we are running informal support sessions for campaigners and local groups. You could be planning a social media post, forming a community engagement plan or preparing for an MP meeting, this space is open for you for guidance and feedback. This is a recurring fortnightly lunchtime session until May 14 2026.
How to host a community film screening: Great Big Green Week training 2026
The Climate Coalition is working with Cinema for All and the UK Green Film Network to support community groups up and down the country in hosting a community cinema event this June as part of Great Big Green Week. Come along to learn how to host a film event, whether you’ve started to plan one or want to know more.
Thursday 7 May (5:30-6:15pm) and Monday 11 May (12:30-1:15pm)