Social justice

The climate crisis is forcing more people to move as extreme weather destroys livelihoods and communities and increases conflict. But the UK government is ramping up attacks on migrants while failing to respond to the real crises of our day: increase in global conflict and the climate and cost-of-living crises.

House of Lords vote on secondary legislation to change the definition of "serious disruption to the life of the community" on 13 June 2023. Read the Joint letter from 49 organisations.

We’re taking action to demand that the multinational company Unilever severs ties with Indonesian palm oil giant Astra Agro Lestari, unless it makes amends to local communities. We’ve spoken out and Unilever is listening.

UK imports are driving deforestation in Malaysia at the expense of local people and rainforests. Find out why we need a new law to hold businesses to account.

Environmental activism operates in a political space, impacted by the government, media and public opinion among other things. To campaign for the planet effectively, we need to create a fairer world for all, especially those with marginalised identities like trans and non-binary people. Find out how you can be a better trans ally in the fight for people and planet.

Our rivers and seas are full of sewage but instead of cleaning them up, the UK government want to unravel the rules that protect the environment. If we want safeguard people and nature, we need to keep these legal protections in place. Find out what’s at risk.

Read the joint letter urging Peers to protect the right to protest by supporting amendments that reduce or remove the impact of the Public Order Bill.

Over 1,700 schools in neighbourhoods where air pollution levels twice WHO guidelines

In mid-May Prince Charles presented the Queen's Speech to parliament, formally setting out the government’s vision for the year ahead. Find out which of their proposals worry us most and what we're planning to do about them.

As a result of our legal challenge, the UK government has admitted to acting unlawfully in its Heat and Building Strategy. Find out why its actions were unlawful, who it impacts and what happens next.