Politics

As party conference season wraps up, we’ve been busy across the political spectrum engaging with MPs, councillors, campaigners and communities to make sure that environmental justice is at the heart of the political conversation. Read about what we've learnt.

One year after the last general election, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace assess how the Labour government has performed on climate and nature action.

The presidential race sees Donald Trump return to the White House as the Republicans take key swing states

It’s the dawn of a new era. The UK has a new government and an opportunity to set the course for a more climate and nature-friendly future. Find out what we think the government’s top priorities should be over the coming weeks and beyond.

The 2024 election manifestos of Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party have been ranked against 40 key policies. Find out which party comes out on top.

Thanks to Friends of the Earth community groups, 8 newly elected mayors have promised climate and nature action. Find out how we secured their commitments.

For a second time we've defeated the UK government in court over its main climate strategy to reduce carbon emissions and help reach net zero. What's the government's climate plan and why do we need a better one?

Find out how we campaigned against a law that would have hindered environmental campaigning and the ability of public bodies to make climate-conscious and ethical investment decisions.

Friends of the Earth’s new data analysis shows that the UK government is off-track to reach its 2030 emissions target. Read the report and find out how the UK's progress has fared under Rishi Sunak's premiership.

Read our letters to former and current leaders urging support for a ceasefire in Gaza.