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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Africa: up for grabsThe amount of land being taken in Africa to meet Northern countries’ increasing demand for biofuels is underestimated and out of control, a new report by Friends of the Earth Africa and Europe reveals today. Read more and download the report here |
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Outrage at UN report on Nigeria oils spillsA major UN investigation into Nigeria oil spills funded by oil giant Shell relies more on figures from the oil companies and Nigerian state statistics than on community testimony and organizations who work with communities. Find out more and read Nnimmo Bassey's article in the Guardian |
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annual report 2009Have you ever wondered what we do? Where we work? How we differ from other environmental organizations? Our annual report answers all these questions and more. Read it online here |
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UN vote to recognise water as a human rightOn July 28 the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly agreed to a resolution declaring the human right to “safe and clean drinking water and sanitation.” Find out more |
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demand the immediate closure of the marlin mineOn May 20, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights ordered an open pit mine in Guatemala to be closed. Months later the mine is still open and the communities resisting the project are met with violence. Find out more and take action! |
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the jatropha trap?Our latest report examines the realities of farming the jatropha crop in Mozambique for agrofuels and highlights the significant gap between the rhetoric and reality.Find out more photo: Dino Ribeiro |
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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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community testimoniesAround the world communities have been talking to our member groups about how they are feeling the effects of climate change, illegal logging, corporate power and much more. Watch the latest videos. |
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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. |
Statement on the floods in Pakistan
