System change

Friends, Families and Travellers, Friends of the Earth and Liberty react

Tired of watching non-stop climate doom news? We get it. It can sometimes feel like we’re not making any progress. But this simply isn’t the case. Our work together as a movement is creating lasting change for the planet and future generations. Here are some recent Friends of the Earth campaign wins that show people power in action.

As an environmental justice organisation, Friends of the Earth is fighting to protect our right to protest, along with all human rights. Find out how the UK government is threatening our rights and freedoms.

This year’s theme for Black History Month is “celebrating our sisters”. And what better way to do that than to highlight some incredible climate and ecological action from Black women across the world. Prepare to be amazed and delighted by their innovations…

2023’s Black History Month theme, "celebrating our sisters” aims to highlight the significant role that Black women have played throughout history. We speak to Leandra from our grassroots network about the importance of amplifying black women’s voices.

The climate movement hasn’t done enough to centre the needs of disabled people. A more inclusive approach is long overdue

Lewis Carr (he/they), a Campaigner at Friends of the Earth, reminds us that creating a fairer and greener world for everyone needs to include everyone, including the LGBTQIA+ community, and that doing so could help unlock the change we all so desperately need.

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: the climate and cost-of-living crises.

The government's latest attempt to restrict the right to protest could have a "chilling effect" on those who want to attend protests, a leading barrister has said

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.