friends of the earth international
We are the world's largest grassroots environmental network. We campaign on today's most urgent environmental and social issues.
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tell the World Bank to Cut the Coal!The World Bank is considering a $3.75 billion loan to South African electric company Eskom that would help finance one of the largest dirty coal plants in the world. Find out more and express your opposition to the project by joining the Friends of the Earth US photo petition. |
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Europe's palm oil demand driving deforestation
One of the leading suppliers of 'green' palm oil to Europe is illegally encroaching on Indonesian forest and peat land, according to a new Friends of the Earth Europe report. Find out more |
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chile earthquake rebuilding fundLast month Chile suffered a magnitude 8.8 earthquake, followed by a series of aftershocks and tsunamis. The catastrophes devastated the cities of Concepción and Talca, as well as numerous coastal towns and villages. Please help Chile with their relief efforts. |
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fifth annual photo competition
Our 2010 photo competition, on “Acting in Solidarity and Building Movements for Change”, will close in just two weeks, on April 1st. The winning shots will be featured in our 2011 calendar and an international photo exhibition. Find out more and get involved |
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stop the Lacandon Jungle evictions
We strongly condemn the evictions taking place in the Biosphere of Montes Azules, Lacandon Jungle, Mexico to make way for palm oil plantations. Your help is needed in calling for an end to the evictions and the proposed development. Take action photo: flickr.com/jamidwyer
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The year of biodiversity
This year has been designated the International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations. We will be marking the event in many ways throughout the year. Find out more about the initiative and view our online photo exhibition. |
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the foei shop
Visit our online shop where you can buy our stunning 2010 calendar for only €5, his and hers t-shirts and Speechless, a never-previously attempted work of cartoon magic. Find out more and order online |
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copenhagen: a disaster for the world's poorest
By delaying action, rich countries have condemned millions of the world’s poorest people to hunger, suffering and loss of life as climate change accelerates. Read the coverage |
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the foei story
Find out about who we are, the global issues that concern us most and how our grassroots and international work is helping to create a sustainable and just world. |
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community testimoniesThe people's view on the most challenging environmental issues. Watch the latest videos. |
Protect Indonesia's biodiversity by rejecting World Bank funding
