Resources Here is where you'll find our latest consultation responses, reports, policy positions, and the latest campaign resources for our Local Friends of the Earth groups and climate action groups.
Air pollution data on schools in Wales 203 schools in Wales are in neighbourhoods that exceeds WHO guidelines on air pollution, according to research by Friends of the Earth.
Bus Services (Wales) Bill - our response The Bus Services (Wales) Bill is a crucial step towards an integrated, inclusive and accessible public transport system.
Planet over Profit: take action this summer This guide is for local groups and activities and will help you design your own summer activity, or even calendar of activities, to build local support for the Planet over Profit campaign.
Open letter to Welsh Government on toy libraries The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and the Children’s Commissioner for Wales have joined with other organisations to support a joint initiative by Friends of the Earth Cymru, Early Years Wales and The Honeycomb Toy Library in Cardiff, calling on Welsh Government to introduce a network of toy libraries in Wales.
Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - our response Read our stage 1 response to a bill which aims to reduce the likelihood of landslides on disused coal and non-coal tips through the establishment of a new public body.
Environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past - our response Read Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Affairs Committee's call for evidence
The Big Climate Plan - campaign pack The UK government needs to produce a new climate plan next year. Find out more about what we’re calling for and how you can get involved.
"Securing a Sustainable Future" white paper - our response Read Friends of the Earth's consultation response to the white paper, "Securing a Sustainable Future: Environmental Principles, Governance and Biodiversity targets for a Greener Wales."
Proposed ban of the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic Read our response to the Welsh Government consultation (21 November 2023)
Open letter to Senedd on Environment Bill Over 30 organisations, including Friends of the Earth Cymru, have written to the Senedd asking them to vote for stronger clean air legislation.
Letter to Welsh Government about Ffos y Fran (9/11/23) Read our letter of 9 November 2023 to Julie James, Minister for Climate Change, calling on them to use their powers to stop unlawful mining at Ffos y Fran.
Open letter asking for a Microplastics Action Plan Over 50 organisations, including Friends of the Earth Cymru, have signed a letter to Welsh Government asking them to act on the growing problem of microplastics.
Letter to Welsh Government about Ffos y Fran Read our letter of 30 June 2023 to Julie James, Minister for Climate Change, and to Merthyr Council calling on them to use their powers to stop unlawful mining at Ffos y Fran.
Tackling climate chaos - a guide for town and community councils One Voice Wales and Friends of the Earth Cymru have compiled some ideas of what Community and Town Councils can do in the fight against climate chaos and nature destruction.
Is flooding in Wales getting worse? This briefing examines why so many more homes are threatened by flood water, where they are and what we can do to manage flood risk
Newsletter Sign up for the newsletter for Friends of the Earth local action groups and activists in Wales
Single use plastic products bill - our evidence Read the evidence we gave to the Welsh Government on the draft single use plastics bill
Coldest neighbourhoods in Wales - the data New analysis by Friends of the Earth, has identified 100 of the ‘coldest neighbourhoods’ in Wales - view the data
Changes to statutory guidance on school uniform and appearance policies Read our response to this Welsh Government consultation (November 2022)
Fashioning Wales’s Future - our path to sustainable fashion and textiles How can fashion be more affordable in Wales, without costing the Earth? Read the latest report from the Sustainable Clothing and Textiles Coalition.
Energy crisis hotspots in Wales 500 energy crisis hotspots in Wales, research from Friends of the Earth shows
One network, one timetable, one ticket Read our response to the Welsh Government consultation (June 2022)
Research shows link between income and air pollution Income deprived areas disproportionally had the worst air pollution, while people of colour are 2.5 times more likely to live in an area with high particulate pollution, and 5 times more likely to live in a NO2 polluted neighbourhood (June 2022).
Welsh Government's warm homes consultation Friends of the Earth Cymru respond to the Welsh Government consultation document, 'Proposals for the next iteration of the Warm Homes Programme' (April 2022)
Litter and fly-tipping prevention plan for Wales Friends of the Earth Cymru respond to the Welsh Government consultation (March 2022)
Uskmouth open letter Friends of the Earth Cymru are asking Welsh Government to ‘call in’ and say no to the controversial Uskmouth incinerator plans (February 2021)
Council climate action plans A briefing for Friends of the Earth local groups and Climate Action groups (November 2020)
Coal policy in Wales - Consultation response Our response to the draft coal policy which is part of the Welsh Government’s decisive shift away from the use of fossil fuels in order to tackle the climate emergency (September 2020)
Reducing single use plastics - consultation response The Welsh Government is consulting on banning 9 single use plastic products in Wales. This is our consultation response (June 2020)
Climate Action Plan for Wales Wales is at a critical crossroads in its history and needs to address multiple emergencies – COVID-19 recovery, the climate and ecological emergency and ongoing inequalities in our nation.
A Wales Transport Policy fit for the Climate Emergency This report, published on 22 July 2020, is written by Transport for Quality of Life and endorsed by Friends of the Earth.
Uskmouth Power Station permit change Friends of the Earth Cymru respond to Natural Resource Wales’s consultation on the Uskmouth power station permit change (May 2020)
Beyond Recycling consultation - our response Friends of the Earth Cymru has responded to the Welsh Government's Beyond Recycling consultation (April 2020)
How climate friendly is your area of Wales? We’re in a climate crisis. If we want to avoid complete climate breakdown, we need to radically transform our future. And change can start on our doorstep. Read on to find out how...
