Policy positions

With most of the world living in cities, we're going to need a lot more community resource-sharing and stronger local democracy: Friends of the Earth's position.

It's good to enjoy food, clothes and treating ourselves. But the huge pressure to overconsume (and waste) so much is harming nature and people: Friends of the Earth's position.

We need a lot more housing, but every home should be well-insulated, affordable, safe and environmentally friendly: Friends of the Earth's position.

There's enough food in the world for everyone – but to stop people going hungry we need changes in politics, farming and lifestyles: Friends of the Earth's position.

We need low-carbon energy. But renewables and energy efficiency are better than nuclear power: Friends of the Earth's position.

A lot of countries want to tackle environmental problems related to population growth. Women's education has a vital role to play. But we also need to look at resource consumption and energy use: Friends of the Earth's position.

For our own health and the sake of the environment we need to reduce our intake of meat, dairy and junk food: Friends of the Earth's position.

Why our future as a species depends on nature and wildlife thriving in our countryside, towns and cities: Friends of the Earth's position.

Refugees don’t just flee wars, persecution and intolerance. Sometimes it’s droughts, floods or famine: Friends of the Earth’s position on climate change and environmental refugees.

We need to minimise how climate change affects people and nature. We also have a responsibility to help the most vulnerable to cope: Friends of the Earth's position.