Friends of the Earth

It’s time to stand with young people and demand emergency action on climate breakdown. Whether it's for an hour or the whole day, join us on 20 September 2019.

Yes, I'll join the strike

Plastic-free stadiums

Sports fans – we're up against some ugly opposition. We're talking about plastic pollution seeping into the big-game experience.

Some stadiums are starting to offload unwanted plastics. Several football teams have trialled reusable pint cups. Others have pledged to reduce single-use plastic across their stadiums. But no team is anywhere near claiming the title of plastic free.

We want clubs to commit to our plastic pledge. Will you help us get single use-plastic out of sport?

Boot plastic out of football

Climate strike - tips and resources

Feeling a bit unsure what to expect, or need help getting ready? Not a problem.

Check out our handy resources, including top protest tips, free downloadable placard designs and DIY prop guide.

We've even written a template letter to your employer in case you need to take a day off work.

Yes, I'll join the strike

Visit the Art of Activism

The Art of Activism is a multi-artist exhibition and fundraiser hosted by The Guardian, theprintspace and Friends of the Earth at theprintspace gallery, London.

The exhibition, which is open 19 September 13 October, takes its inspiration from the darkly humorous placards that people create for demonstrations.

Buy prints. Visit the exhibition.

Find out more

Donate to our Amazon appeal

Raging fires in the Amazon are a shocking reminder of the climate emergency we're currently facing.

This isn't just about the forest. This is about the people who live there, and the injustice that this does to them, their livelihoods and their land.

Donate now to help our sister organisation, Friends of the Earth Brazil, fight back against this injustice.

Donate now

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