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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.
How to influence your new or returning mayor
On Thursday 2 May 2024, elections for combined authority mayors will have been held in 9 regions across England, and for the Mayor of London. Join us on 9 May 2024 to reflect on the outcomes of these mayoral elections and to plan the next steps of our campaign: to ensure newly elected mayors step up and commit to ambitious, urgent and meaningful action on climate and nature.
Why attend?
- Reflect on the outcome of the elections and the campaign so far.
- Hear proposals for the next steps of the campaign.
- Discuss the tactics and resources we need to secure the action we need.
Thursday 9 May (7 - 8:30pm)
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 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 "Ensure your Great Big Green Week event makes a political impact". Wednesday 8 May, 12 - 1:30pm, online.