Act local

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Want to take action against climate change? Have issues with an airport expansion? Worried about local wildlife falling prey to yet another supermarket? Perhaps you want to whip up support for a proposed wind farm?

Joining a Friends of the Earth local group will unite you with like-minded people and provide you with the resources, advice and support you need to get active on environmental issues.

Strength in numbers

There are over 200 Friends of the Earth local groups in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (Friends of the Earth Scotland is a separate organisation).

Friends of the Earth local groups work to improve the environment in their own area, as well as joining in with campaigns nationally and internationally.

Visit Friends of the Earth's Community website to find out more about our work locally.

Find your local group

Use our Local Group finder to see if there's a group near you.

Success stories

Friends of the Earth local groups have been instrumental in bringing about change to protect the natural environment in local communities up and down the country.

Read some local group success stories.

Regional roundup

In local communities around the country, Friends of the Earth local groups are working for a safer, cleaner local environment.

Friends of the Earth local groups use a wide range of campaigning tactics, ranging from political lobbying to public education through street stalls, and promoting citizen action.

Regionally Friends of the Earth local groups network closely together, and each region is supported by a Regional Campaign Coordinator and Network Developer. Here's a round-up of what groups are currently working on in the different regions:

Resources

Friends of the Earth's Community website - which has plenty of resources to help you campaign locally, and discussion forums for you to share your ideas and experiences of local activism.
Planning website
An information resource and campaign guide to the new planning system in England.
MARINET - marine issues website
MARINET is a network of local groups working on marine issues including pollution, dredging, and erosion. Their website is full of in-depth information, as well as the latest news, contacts and links.
Saving wildlife sites
Practical advice you need to help you build your own campaign for areas still at risk.
Working with young people
Friends of the Earth have a youth and education network for local group members, and offers various resources to support that work.