The Latest from Friends of the Earth Cymru

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Young Welsh activists take principled stand

Young Pontypridd Friends of the Earth turned down an award from their council for not doing enough to tackle climate change.

Zero waste Wales

Campaign to turn Black Friday into #GreenFriday

Friends of the Earth Cymru, together with a group of Wales-based businesses and organisations, has launched a #GreenFriday campaign in a bid to get people to reject Black Friday on 26 November.

Cymru Sero Net - ein hymateb

Ar 28 Hydref 2021, cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth Cymru 'Cymru Sero Net: Cyllideb Garbon 2', sef cynllun ar gyfer lleihau allyriadau sy’n ddinistriol i’r hinsawdd yng Nghymru dros y pum mlynedd nesaf (2021-5)

Net Zero Wales - our reaction

Welsh Government published 'Net Zero Wales: Carbon Budget 2', a plan for reducing climate-damaging emissions in Wales over the next five years (2021-5) on 28 October 2021

Play it Again Sport makes sport accessible in RCT

A social enterprise with a mission - or rather several missions - Play it Again Sport have recently been awarded a grant by the People's Postcode Lottery and they have also won the BASIS Social Impact, Engagement and Education Award 2021). Natasha Burnell tells us what they've been getting up to!

Include public sector pension funds in Net Zero Wales

Welsh Government's net zero plan to reduce emissions in Wales over the next five years and beyond is out on 28 October. We've sent an open letter to the Welsh Government asking them to include public sector funds in the new plan.

10,000 voices across Wales call for bold climate action

On Tuesday 19 October, we joined Climate Cymru, Stop Climate Chaos Cymru and other organisations to present over 10,000 voices demanding urgent action on climate change to the Welsh Government. Kirsty, our Communications Officer, was there.

Global Day of Action - what's happening in Wales?

It's the Global Day of Action for the Climate on 6 November. This is our moment to mobilise and send a clear message to our leaders that we need drastic and urgent action on climate change at the Glasgow Climate Talks. The Earth's on fire while our leaders drag their feet. You can let them know how you feel by joining in with a local action. Here is a list of what our local and climate action groups are involved in across Wales. Drop them a line or sign up to an event to get involved.

Stop funding fossil fuels

Is your pension wrecking the planet?

As you may know, the pension funds of Welsh councils still invest in fossil fuels, but did you know other organisations pay into the same fund? We must turn these dirty pensions into green and sustainable ones, otherwise we won’t have a future to retire into.

The Glasgow climate talks

Resources for COP 26

Chemicals - what are we calling for?

Two Friends of the Earth groups win award

Two Wales Friends of the Earth groups have won People’s Postcode Lottery Earthmovers Award for environmental activism.

How much more inclusive is cycling now?

Many more of us are cycling around our towns and cities on burgeoning cycle lanes but how much more inclusive has cycling become over the pandemic? Sam Farnfield, Senior Officer for Cardiff charity, Pedal Power, explores what we mean by the term ‘inclusive cycling’, and how much closer we are to making the term a reality in Wales.

Stop biomass - it adds fuel to the fire

The world is literally on fire yet the burning of virgin wood for energy continues to spread across Wales under the guise of renewable energy. For Gareth Ludkin, Climate Activist and co-ordinator of Cardiff Friends of the Earth, it's time to invest in genuine solutions.

The Glasgow climate talks

Global day of action: 6 November 2021

The Global Day of Action is a series of grassroots-organised events taking place on Saturday 6 November 2021. Find out how to get involved.

The Glasgow climate talks

Great Big Green Week

Take part in the Great Big Green Week this September

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Zero waste Wales

Campaign to turn Black Friday into #GreenFriday

Friends of the Earth Cymru, together with a group of Wales-based businesses and organisations, has launched a #GreenFriday campaign in a bid to get people to reject Black Friday on 26 November.

Net Zero Wales - our reaction

Welsh Government published 'Net Zero Wales: Carbon Budget 2', a plan for reducing climate-damaging emissions in Wales over the next five years (2021-5) on 28 October 2021

Play it Again Sport makes sport accessible in RCT

A social enterprise with a mission - or rather several missions - Play it Again Sport have recently been awarded a grant by the People's Postcode Lottery and they have also won the BASIS Social Impact, Engagement and Education Award 2021). Natasha Burnell tells us what they've been getting up to!

Include public sector pension funds in Net Zero Wales

Welsh Government's net zero plan to reduce emissions in Wales over the next five years and beyond is out on 28 October. We've sent an open letter to the Welsh Government asking them to include public sector funds in the new plan.

10,000 voices across Wales call for bold climate action

On Tuesday 19 October, we joined Climate Cymru, Stop Climate Chaos Cymru and other organisations to present over 10,000 voices demanding urgent action on climate change to the Welsh Government. Kirsty, our Communications Officer, was there.

Global Day of Action - what's happening in Wales?

It's the Global Day of Action for the Climate on 6 November. This is our moment to mobilise and send a clear message to our leaders that we need drastic and urgent action on climate change at the Glasgow Climate Talks. The Earth's on fire while our leaders drag their feet. You can let them know how you feel by joining in with a local action. Here is a list of what our local and climate action groups are involved in across Wales. Drop them a line or sign up to an event to get involved.

Stop funding fossil fuels

Is your pension wrecking the planet?

As you may know, the pension funds of Welsh councils still invest in fossil fuels, but did you know other organisations pay into the same fund? We must turn these dirty pensions into green and sustainable ones, otherwise we won’t have a future to retire into.

Two Friends of the Earth groups win award

Two Wales Friends of the Earth groups have won People’s Postcode Lottery Earthmovers Award for environmental activism.

How much more inclusive is cycling now?

Many more of us are cycling around our towns and cities on burgeoning cycle lanes but how much more inclusive has cycling become over the pandemic? Sam Farnfield, Senior Officer for Cardiff charity, Pedal Power, explores what we mean by the term ‘inclusive cycling’, and how much closer we are to making the term a reality in Wales.

Stop biomass - it adds fuel to the fire

The world is literally on fire yet the burning of virgin wood for energy continues to spread across Wales under the guise of renewable energy. For Gareth Ludkin, Climate Activist and co-ordinator of Cardiff Friends of the Earth, it's time to invest in genuine solutions.

IPCC climate report - our reaction

UN climate scientists issue a stark warning. Their report, which was published on the 9 August 2021, is a big wake-up call.

Stand up for Wales at the UN Climate Talks - a blog

The UN Climate Talks are in Glasgow this November. The lead up to this important event is the perfect opportunity to tell our leaders to protect the Wales we love from the climate and nature emergencies. Jennifer, an Ambassador for the Climate Cymru coalition, tells us about their campaign to gather voices from all over Wales, so we can make sure our voices are heard by the people in power.