Policing bill passes, Groundswell, and elections 2022

Dear John

This April I’ve got some brilliant ways for you to take action – from asking your local election candidates to stop funding fossil fuels to joining us at one of our regional grassroots activism events.

But before I jump in, I want to say a big thank you.

This month almost 1,000 of you shared your thoughts and spoke up for a better environment by responding to a consultation from the UK government. And thousands more of you stood up for the planet in other ways, whether that’s by signing a petition, writing to your MP or speaking out on social media.

It’s been uplifting to see so many of you supporting our vital work – we really couldn’t do it without you. Here’s what’s going on this month.

JOIN US FOR GROUNDSWELL AND EGNÏO 2022

A designed graphic asset shows individual campaigners holding signs that say #StopCambo and No New Oil and Gas imposed over an illustration of the world. Groundswell is written above.

Interested in getting more involved in grassroots campaigning? Through May and June we’re hosting Groundswell (Egnïo in Wales), events bringing together both aspiring and experienced activists to campaign for climate justice.

Develop your skills in campaign workshops, find out how we’re fighting the energy crisis and hear from inspiring speakers from the frontlines of climate activism like Black Girls Hike’s Oge Ejizu and Fuel Poverty Action’s Alexa Waud.

FIND OUT MORE

POLICING BILL PASSED WITH DRACONIAN MEASURES

A group of campaigners stand together outside holding signs that say Defend our Right to Protest and Lock on to democracy before it's too late

The UK government's controversial policing bill becomes law this week. Despite huge public outcry and opposition from many MPs, Peers and campaigners, it was finally passed with measures that will severely restrict our right to protest – and attack the way of life of Gypsy and Traveller Communities.

But our fight doesn’t end here. Our diverse movement will continue to challenge growing authoritarianism, defend the right to protest and stand in solidarity with the groups most affected. Like the Gypsy and Traveller communities who face increased criminalisation under this law.

Read on below where Romany journalist Jake Bowers explains how the bill impacts nomadic ways of life, and why we need to join forces to defend and protect our planet.

READ ON

LIVERPOOL GROUP CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT BRAZILIAN COMMUNITIES FROM HARM

There's enough food in the world for everyone. And communities everywhere should be free to grow the food they need to support themselves and their land.

Up and down the UK groups like Liverpool Friends of the Earth are campaigning locally for global system change. They’re pushing back against the expansion of Liverpool Port, a hub for importing products like soy beans – linked to massive deforestation and displacement in the Brazilian Cerrado.

Find out more about the group’s campaign and Friends of the Earth International’s collective work to make food fair for everyone.

READ ON

ELECTIONS 2022: ASK YOUR CANDIDATES TO STOP FUELLING THE CLIMATE CRISIS

A designed orange graphic asset shows an illustrated ballot box and the words Have your candidates signed the UK Divest pledge?

Skyrocketing energy bills are plunging millions into poverty. And we’re facing some of the most severe climate warnings yet. We urgently need our local authorities to cut off the money pipeline to fossil fuels and invest in cheaper, greener energy solutions – right now.

On 5 May people across England and Wales will vote in their local elections. Will you ask your candidates to support the call to divest from fossil fuels?

I'LL ASK MY CANDIDATES

INVEST IN OUR PLANET WITH A LIFORME YOGA MAT

The bottom of a black yoga mat with blue and green markings and the words Live For More lies flat on a wooden floor

Fancy flexing with some new yoga gear? For Earth Day, our longstanding partner Liforme has launched a sale of its brilliant range of planet-friendly yoga products. And there’s still time to make the most of it.

Take your pick of naturally-sourced, ethical yoga mats and more and choose to donate 3% of your purchase to Friends of the Earth (or another great cause!) at checkout. Liforme's raised over £200,000 to help fund our work over the last 4 years. And anything you buy today will help us go even further for people and planet.

DISCOVER MORE

That’s all for this month, we’ll be back with another update in May.

Take care,

Aleanna Shaughnessy
Supporter Relations Manager, Friends of the Earth

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