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We have hundreds of local action groups across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Use the search bar to find one near you and get in touch. If you're looking for a group in Scotland, head to foe.scot


Each group has the freedom to set its own priorities and agendas, and group actions can range from lobbying local representatives on greener transport solutions to planting more trees in the neighbourhood.

Similarly, the roles in each group vary depending on what's needed. We encourage you to email your nearest group to find out how you can contribute.

No! We'll offer you training and resources to help you with your campaigning. And if you have any particular skillsets you think may benefit the group, let them know. For example:

  • Photography
  • Email writing
  • Social media
  • Organisational skills, etc. 

 

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News from the network

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Young Friends of the Earth London hosted Planet over Profit Mini-Fest. Inspired by a moving talk with WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia), the group created a vision for a world where those harmed by corporate exploitation have their land restored and reparations paid.

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Croydon Climate Action led an action outside Croydon Town Hall, highlighting 5 years since the council declared a climate emergency, and the very little action that has happened since.

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Brilliant campaigning in East Midlands! The regions online hustings was very attended by 190 people. It was a great opportunity to build strong relationships with co-hosts including Fuel Poverty Action, Wildlife Trustand the D2N2 Active Travel Coalition.

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Wanstead Climate Action made warm homes a big topic in their London Assembly hustings with 50 people in attendance. People got involved and signed warm homes postcards demanding action. 

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Events

Manchester Friends of the Earth were invited by Community Arts NW to get involved with Force of Nature, 4 arts events themed on climate justice led by women with roots in Global South. They have 3 more events coming up working with a range of diverse communities.

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York Friends of the Earth have been lobbying Rachael Maskell (who is fully supportive of the campaign) and lead climate councillor Jenny Kent with a great Marmot report hand-in.

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A brilliant online hustings event in York and North Yorkshire, It was co-chaired by a York Friends of the Earth group members and a young activist from the Regional Youth Climate Assembly. 140 people attended and all 5 candidates set out their ambition to tackle climate change.

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Great work from Merton Friends of the Earth! Thanks to the group’s tree planting efforts, 400 more saplings have found a new home in Morden Park, taking the total to over 1,200 trees planted to date since 2019. 

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A massive congratulations to Wendy Alcock from Barnet Friends of the Earth who won a Civic Award for her “inspiration, passion and innovation promoting local food growing in the community". 

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Congratulations to Congleton Climate Action for its amazing work recently! The group has welcomed new members and is working on exciting campaigns including important work on disability access and green transport locally.

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth used its platforms to promote Friends of the Earth's action asking MPs to back a new law to protect forests and people. The group also made local to global connections on the importance of forests, including a blog by its placement student Jaehong.

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Events

Manchester Friends of the Earth organised 2 brilliant events. The first was a film and speakers hosted by Patagonia at their Manchester store, on Drax, forests and Planet over Profit. The group’s second event was an urban forest walk at the weekend which had a great turnout.

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High Peak Green New Deal made plans to highlight the production of soy for animal feed for UK factory farms that links fast food with forest destruction in South America. Great work. 

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Local action group and youth network members were in parliament this month, taking part in the Gaza Crisis Lobby Day. They were there with Oxfam GB and others, meeting MPs to discuss a #CeasefireNOW