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Campaigning and activism training and events
Summer Action Gatherings
Our Summer Action Gatherings are friendly, inclusive events for Friends of the Earth local action group members and the wider environmental justice activist network. Join us for a day of sharing, connecting, plotting and planning.
When? Various dates in May, June and July 2024.
Anyone is welcome to attend any event, regardless of where you live.
Anti-racism training
In March-May 2024 we'll be holding anti-racism training.
Join us for our anti-racism training tailored for climate activists, where we dive into practical skills and do some thinking around structural changes essential for fostering anti-racist movements.
When?
What? A training session to give you the tools to contribute to a more equitable and united fight for a sustainable future.
Why? To come together to build a movement that represents everyone. Gain skills and feel confident to develop and run environmental justice campaigns with an anti-racism focus.
Take part in Refugee Week 2024
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year it's taking place on 17-23 June.
Join our online session and find out everything you need to know about supporting your group to take part in Refugee Week. We'll cover why we’re taking part in Refugee Week, the activity groups were involved in last year, the key Refugee Week resources, and how groups can get involved this year.
Monday 13 May (6 - 7pm)
How can devolution deliver on environmental ambition?
Hot on the heels of the 2024 mayoral elections the Blueprint Coalition is hosting an event looking at the implications of devolution in England for action on climate and nature.
The event featuring speakers from local government, academia and Friends of the Earth will examine the progress that regional mayors have made on climate and nature, the opportunities that new devolution deals will bring, and the national government changes needed to help accelerate action at this level.
Wednesday 5 June (10am)
How to secure meetings and win support from your election candidates
Join Hope for the Future at this webinar to find out how you can secure meetings with your general election candidates, and persuade them to take action on climate and nature. Find out about the fundamentals for engaging with your election candidates, including how to find out who they are, top tips for reaching out to them, different types of engagement and how to secure wins in this key election year.
Why attend?
- Get top tips from the experts at Hope for the Future on persuading your general election candidates.
- Find out how to use a relationship based approach with your local decision makers to secure action on climate and nature.
- Hear from, and ask question to, Friends of the Earth campaigners about our general election campaign demands.
Tuesday 25 June (6pm - 7.30pm)
External training and events
Great Big Green Week training series
The Climate Coalition and partners are organising training to help groups get ready for a big week of impact in local communities (8 to 16 June):
- Register for "Media training with the Local Storytelling Exchange for Great Big Green Week". Wednesday 15 May, 6pm to 7.30pm.
- Register for "Learn how to have better conversations about climate change with people in your community". Monday 20 May, 6pm to 8pm.