Resources

We have an extensive archive of resources from across all of our past and present campaigns.

You can browse our archived resources here, or pick a topic on the left hand side for a specific campaign area. Or alternatively, use the search bar in the top right hand corner to find what you're looking for.

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Open letter to the Welsh Government on public sector pension funds
Read our open letter to Welsh Government Ministers and the Wales Pension Partnership.
Oct 2021
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COP26 Social Calendar for CAGs & LGs
Sep 2021
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Healthy Air Cymru - letter to Mark Drakeford
Jun 2021
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Consultation response - litter and fly-tipping prevention plan for Wales
Apr 2021
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Senedd election social media text for groups
Template tweets for local Friends of the Earth groups and Climate Action groups to promote pledges from candidates.
Mar 2021
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Senedd 2021 toolkit for candidates
Guidance for Senedd candidates who have taken the Climate Action Pledge.
Mar 2021
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Open letter - call for TV climate emergency debate
We are calling on broadcasters to host a TV climate emergency debate in the lead up to the Senedd election.
Mar 2021
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Press release template
Mar 2021
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Template email for meeting with Senedd candidates
Mar 2021
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Questions for candidates – Senedd elections 2020
Senedd elections are taking place on 6 May 2021
Feb 2021
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Uskmouth open letter
Friends of the Earth Cymru are asking Welsh Government to ‘call in’ and say no to the controversial Uskmouth incinerator plans
Feb 2021
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Template letter for supporters to send to councils
Jan 2021
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Operations-only Climate Action Plan for Welsh councils
Councils in Wales have been asked to introduce plans to the Welsh Government by March 2021 on how they will get to net zero by 2030. This is a great opportunity to work with councils and influence them to introduce strong ambitious plans.
Dec 2020
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Council climate action plans - advice for local groups
Nov 2020
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Coal policy in Wales - Consultation response
Oct 2020
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Reducing single use plastics - consultation response
Sep 2020
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Climate Action Plan for Wales
Aug 2020
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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.
Jul 2020
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Consultation Response to Uskmouth Power Station permit change
Friends of the Earth Cymru has responded to Natural Resource Wales’s consultation on the Uskmouth power station permit change.
May 2020
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Beyond Recycling consultation - our response
Friends of the Earth Cymru has responded to the Welsh Government's Beyond Recycling consultation.
Apr 2020
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Coronavirus - a guide for groups
We’re living in unprecedented times. While we want to continue as much as possible to campaign on climate, we must be sensitive in how we do that – and how we communicate it.
Apr 2020
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Coronavirus guidance
Our recommendations regarding coronavirus. We will continue to monitor government advice on the subject and will review and update this page accordingly. Please do check back regularly.
Apr 2020
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Statement on Cardiff Council’s Transport White Paper
Jan 2020
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Sustainable fashion tips
Dec 2019
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2019 General Election: Manifesto scoring
Dec 2019
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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...
Oct 2019
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2019 National Gathering Programme
Sep 2019
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Open letter on divestment
Jul 2019
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M4 lobby pack for local groups
Apr 2019
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No New M4 Rally posters
Nov 2018
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As England fracks, Wales looks forward to a frack-free future
The Welsh Government now has responsibility for licensing onshore petroleum extraction in Wales
Nov 2018
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Friends of the Earth National Gathering 2018 Programme
Sep 2018
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Divest fracking - how councils are banking on dirty gas
Sep 2018
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Our response to the Committee on Climate Change's call for evidence
Sep 2017
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A vision for Wales' National Development Framework
May 2017
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Briefing: Fossil Fuel Divestment
Mar 2017
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Climate Change Facts and Info 2017
Jan 2017
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Measuring sustainability under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act
Sep 2016
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Air quality and health impacts of Aberthaw power station
Sep 2016
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Submission to M4 Public Inquiry
Sep 2016
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M4 Speeding Fines FoI
Aug 2016
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The case against the M4 black route
Jul 2016
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Letter to Ken Skates M4
Jul 2016
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M4 Black Route should be scrapped
May 2016
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Manifesto Assessment Table - Election 2016
Apr 2016
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The future of nuclear power in Wales
Apr 2016
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Community Energy Guide
Set up a renewable energy scheme, and your community could earn money as well as help tackle climate change. Here's a simple guide to help get you started with a local energy project in Wales.
Mar 2016
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Response to Varteg opencast application - 2016
Mar 2016
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Aberthaw power station
Feb 2016
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Deposit Return Scheme in Wales
Jan 2016
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National Transport Plan consultation response
Mar 2015
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Response to Varteg opencast application - 2014
Dec 2014
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Opencast coal mining in Wales
Nov 2014
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Fracking jobs briefing
Sep 2014
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Fracking FAQs
Aug 2014
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M4 Consultation Response
Dec 2013
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Active Travel Wales Bill
Jun 2013
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Consultation on Waste Prevention
Jun 2013
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Shale Gas - Unconventional, Unnecessary and Unwanted
May 2013
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Sustainable Development Bill Consultation Response
Mar 2013
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Green Action '13
Jan 2013
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Fracking Submission to Welsh Government
Nov 2012
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M4 Corridor Strategic Environmental Assessment
Nov 2012
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Response Building Regulations in Wales Consultation Document
Oct 2012
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Homes for Wales Consultation Response
Aug 2012
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Sustainable Development Bill Proposal Response
Jul 2012
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M4 Corridor Enhancement Measures
Jul 2012
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Local authority elections manifesto 2012
Apr 2012
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Submission to Silk Commission on Devolution
Feb 2012
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Pylons and Power
Sep 2011
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Green Action '11
Jan 2011
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Climate Change Strategy for Wales
Oct 2010
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Towards Zero Waste
Jun 2010
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Hunger and Climate Change
Apr 2010
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Green Action '10
Jan 2010
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Green Action '09
Jan 2009
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Mechanical and Biological Treatment
Sep 2008
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Wind Power: 20 Myths Blown Away
May 2008
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Green Action '08
Jan 2008
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Carbon Reduction in Wales: Transport
Nov 2007
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Severn Barrage Report
Sep 2007
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Evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee Inquiry into Energy in Wales
Apr 2006
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Tackling Climate Change at the Local Level
Dec 2005
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Energy Route Map
Nov 2005
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Environment Strategy: Further Evidence
Nov 2005
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Environment Strategy Consultation
Oct 2005
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Rising Tide – The Effect of Climate Change
Oct 2005
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Local Development Plan Manual
Oct 2005
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TAN 1 Joint Housing Land Availability Studies
Oct 2005
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TAN 2 Planning and affordable housing
Oct 2005
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Plan Rationalisation
Sep 2005
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Climate change – An Overview
Jul 2005
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Losing our Habitats to Climate Change
Jul 2005
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A New Energy Revolution
Jul 2005
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Renewable Energy Not Nuclear Power
Jul 2005
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A Road to Climate Ruin
Jul 2005
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The Local Development Plan Regulations
May 2005
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Stop GM contamination
Feb 2005
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TAN 8: Renewable Energy
Nov 2004
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Climate change is Real, Support Wind Energy
Sep 2004
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Intra-Wales Scheduled Air Services Consultation
Jun 2004
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GATS in Wales
May 2004
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Energy Efficiency Action Plan
Apr 2004
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Morglawdd Hafren neu morlynnoedd llanw?
Jan 2004
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The Wales Spatial Plan
Jan 2004
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Sustaining Spin
Jan 2004
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Zero-waste in Wales
Dec 2003
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Fferm Wynt Scarweather Sands
Jul 2003
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GM free Welsh Local Authorities
Jul 2003
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National Assembly for Wales and GM crops
Nov 2002
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GM free Welsh Environment
Sep 2002
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Trothwyau ar gyfer Presenoldeb Damweiniol GMO Cymeradwyedig mewn Hadau
Sep 2002
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Planning justice for Wales
Sep 2002
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Public Attitudes to Wind Energy in Wales
Aug 2002
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Consultation on Renewable Energy
Jul 2002
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Stop Global Warming
Jul 2002
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Planning: Delivering for Wales
Apr 2002
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National Economic Development Strategy
Nov 2001
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Managing Waste Sustainably
Oct 2001
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Proposed A40 St. Clears - Haverfordwest
May 2001
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Nantygwyddon Landfill Site
Jan 2001
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Coast to Coast
Jan 2000
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Transport in 21st century Wales
Jun 1999
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Third Anniversary of the Sea Empress Oil Spill
Feb 1999
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Road upgrading affects on peripheral economies
Mar 1998
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Newid Hinsawdd Effeithiau Posibl ar Gymru
Nov 1997

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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.
Oct 2021
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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.
Oct 2021
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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.
Oct 2021
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.
Oct 2021
Press Release
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.
Sep 2021
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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.
Sep 2021
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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.
Aug 2021
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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.
Aug 2021
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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.
Jul 2021
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How to save the planet from poor decision-making - a blog
Poor decision-making threatens to derail our efforts to solve the climate and nature emergencies, and even our own existence. Bleddyn highlights some recent examples in Wales and shows that there is one way we could inoculate ourselves against it.
Jun 2021
Press Release
Welsh Government freezes new road building - our reaction
Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters, announced that there will be a freeze on new road building projects on Tuesday 22 June 2021.
Jun 2021
Press Release
Charities urge First Minister to speed up clean air bill
Friends of the Earth Cymru and other organisations in Healthy Air Cymru have written to First Minister Mark Drakeford and the new Climate Change Ministers, Julie James and Lee Waters, ahead of Clean Air Day, urging them to prioritise clean air legislation and introduce ambitious air quality targets.
Jun 2021