Hope starts in our communities across the UK

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By the community for the community

Ahead of the elections in England we are shining a light on the positive local action within our communities. Members of Manchester Friends of the Earth  have set up Greater Manchester Community Renewables and installed solar panels on ten schools and a community centre in Salford, Bury, Trafford and Manchester.

While our Postcode Gardeners are bringing nature to 1,000 community spaces across England and Wales - working together we are putting the smart, simple solutions that benefit people and our planet at the top of the political agenda.

Support brilliant community-led solutions that benefit people and our planet.

Donate to spread hope across the UK

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Sign our open letter

As many of us head to the polls on 7 May, powerful voices will try to divide us with blame and distraction. But communities from Newcastle to Portsmouth will be showing a better future is possible.

When people come together and act with hope, change is possible.

Now we need politicians to catch up. Help us call on present and future leaders to focus on solutions, unite people and protect the planet.

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What do we need to improve lives and build a fair, sustainable future?

Build more renewable energy, fast

Gas prices are soaring. Homegrown renewable energy is much cheaper than gas. Together we can invest in local climate solutions and bring down our bills.

Build more renewable energy, fast

Gas prices are soaring. Homegrown renewable energy is much cheaper than gas. Together we can invest in local climate solutions and bring down our bills.

Protect our community from extreme weather

Flooding, heatwaves, droughts and wildfires are increasing. We can adapt with nature-based solutions like tree planting and growing drought-resistant crops.

Protect our community from extreme weather

Flooding, heatwaves, droughts and wildfires are increasing. We can adapt with nature-based solutions like tree planting and growing drought-resistant crops.

Say no to harmful developments

Reject community-damaging developments. Support projects that improve our spaces and reduce emissions, like renewable energy projects.

Say no to harmful developments

Reject community-damaging developments. Support projects that improve our spaces and reduce emissions, like renewable energy projects.

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Plant more trees and improve green spaces

Plant more trees and improve green spaces to cool down towns and cities, boost mental and physical health, and create space for nature.

Plant more trees and improve green spaces

Plant more trees and improve green spaces to cool down towns and cities, boost mental and physical health, and create space for nature.

Help local farmers adapt to a changing climate

Support sustainable farming. Ask your council to buy local produce for use in schools and care homes. And  approve farm shops being built.

Help local farmers adapt to a changing climate

Support sustainable farming. Ask your council to buy local produce for use in schools and care homes. And  approve farm shops being built.

Welcome refugees and migrants

Any one of us could be fleeing war, persecution and climate breakdown. We can unite against hate, division and climate denial and focus on building community power.

Welcome refugees and migrants

Any one of us could be fleeing war, persecution and climate breakdown. We can unite against hate, division and climate denial and focus on building community power.

Better public transport and healthy air

We can improve our bus services, invest in public electric vehicle charging, create safe walking and cycling routes, and curb traffic around schools to protect children’s health.

Better public transport and healthy air

We can improve our bus services, invest in public electric vehicle charging, create safe walking and cycling routes, and curb traffic around schools to protect children’s health.

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More local green jobs and training for young people

We need to train people with the skills needed for the jobs that will help us move to a fairer more sustainable future. From heat pump and solar panel installers to farmers and community food businesses.

More local green jobs and training for young people

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More resilient communities

Stronger communities can respond to energy, food and weather crises. We need to stick together, stand up to people who are sowing division and hatred and demand investment in youth work and community spaces.

More resilient communities

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Local climate solutions funded by wealthy polluters

Fossil fuel giants have made billions in profits from our bills going up as they destroy nature and the climate. It’s time to make wealthy polluters pay for the damage they’ve caused.

Local climate solutions funded by wealthy polluters

Fossil fuel giants have made billions in profits from our bills going up as they destroy nature and the climate. It’s time to make wealthy polluters pay for the damage they’ve caused.

Our work in communities

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Join a group near you

Published: 09 Feb 2024

Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland has more than 200 local action groups working to protect people and planet. Find out if there's a group near you.

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Planting more Postcode Gardeners
to create greener streets

Published: 21 Mar 2023

Postcode Gardeners work with local communities to bring back nature. Help us plant more Postcode Gardeners to green our streets and bring people together.

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