Rights and justice Put people and planet first

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 For centuries, our unequal and unjust social, political and economic systems have harmed people and the planet.

We need to build a fairer, greener future.

Together we can challenge the decisions that affect our local community. Protest deals that put our environment at risk. And lobby our government to act for us. 

Standing in solidarity with refugees and migrants

A safer, fairer, greener future can only be built when we recognise that our struggles are connected. 

We must stand united against the rising hostility, division and discrimination we're seeing in the UK and around the world. Building stronger, more connected communities and celebrating everyone helps us all push back against the system that puts profit over people and planet.

Racial justice

Fighting injustice is key to solving the climate and nature crisis. Everyone must have a say – particularly those most impacted. 

So the mainstream environmental movement needs do better at listening to and supporting communities on the front lines of injustice. And we need to stand alongside other movements challenging oppression and exploitation to build a better future together. That’s why Friends of the Earth is an actively anti-racist organisation.

Learn about our anti-racism work
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Building community power

Climate change is leading to more floods, extreme heat, power outages and other disruption. Together we can build community power for a fairer, greener and just future.

Take action where you are
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How you and your community can make change where you live

We all know that voting in local and national elections is a key way to influence what happens in your local area. But elections only fall every few years.

How can you influence decisions the rest of the time?

Our guide explains how to influence decisions in your area, from requesting information from your local and national decision-makers, to objecting to new building developments in your community.

Know your rights
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Your questions answered

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Can we still protest?
Despite strong opposition from across civil society, and weeks of back-and-forth in parliament, most of the government’s anti-protest measures have made it into the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Find out what this means for the future of protest.
Can we still protest?
Despite strong opposition from across civil society, and weeks of back-and-forth in parliament, most of the government’s anti-protest measures have made it into the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Find out what this means for the future of protest.
A new housing estate being built with diggers and a work site, surrounded by green trees and a river
How's the Planning and Infrastructure Bill threatening nature?
The law brought in in 2025 could weaken environmental protections and allow developers to harm nature.

Learn about the Act and how we'll keep taking action to prevent harm to people and nature.
How's the Planning and Infrastructure Bill threatening nature?
The law brought in in 2025 could weaken environmental protections and allow developers to harm nature.

Learn about the Act and how we'll keep taking action to prevent harm to people and nature.
A group of climate protesters of different ages and ethnicities standing outside the Royal Courts of Justice with placards reading "Stop funding gas in Mozambique"
How do our court cases work?
In July 2022 Friends of the Earth secured a court victory against the UK government over its economy-wide climate strategy. But what happens in a climate court case? Lawyer Will Rundle gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes.
How do our court cases work?
In July 2022 Friends of the Earth secured a court victory against the UK government over its economy-wide climate strategy. But what happens in a climate court case? Lawyer Will Rundle gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes.