About Us

Friends of the Earth Cymru was set up in 1984, 13 years after Friends of the Earth's foundation in the UK in 1971, to focus on campaigning in Wales on environmental issues. Friends of the Earth Cymru is dedicated to promoting the environment and promoting a sustainable future for Wales.

We are a small team based in Cardiff who are:

part of the UK's most influential environmental campaigning organisation
part of the most extensive environmental network in the world, with over 75 national organisations across five continents
supporting a unique network of campaigning local groups working in communities across Wales
dependent upon individuals for over 90 per cent of its income.

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Friends of the Earth Cymru
33 Castle Arcade Balcony
Cardiff
CF10 1BY

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02920 229577

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cymru@foe.co.uk

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Llangollen Friends of the Earth wins FOE Cymru award

Five groups were nominated for the 2019 Mike Jacob award for most successful group with Llangollen being voted the winner. Let's take a look at what Llangollen and the other groups have been up to over the past year...

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...

Appeal to Welsh stars to make sustainable fashion choices

Sustainable Fashion Wales have teamed up with Friends of the Earth Cymru to challenge Welsh stars to make environmentally friendly fashion choices the next time they step out on to the red carpet.

Campaigners call for a latte levy in Wales

Friends of the Earth Cymru, who are calling for a small charge on single use drinks cups, presented their petition this morning (Tuesday 17th September 2019) to Welsh Government Deputy Minister Hannah Blythyn AM.

Join the climate strikes near where you live on Friday 20 September

Friends of the Earth Cymru are supporting the global climate strikes on Friday 20 September. Here Eleni Morus, one of our volunteers, explains why she will be joining the strikes.

Wales should aim to be a zero waste nation by 2030

So what is zero waste exactly? Basically it does what it says on the tin. No waste anymore.

Plastic is a waste

Pharmacies in Wales still use millions of plastic bags

WHEN THE RED CARPET GOES GREEN!

Sustainable Fashion Wales and Friends of the Earth Cymru are challenging BAFTA Cymru's nominees to wear a sustainable outfit at the BAFTA Cymru ceremony on 13 October 2019. Michael Sheen and Matthew Rhys have already accepted the challenge.

Assembly members who support our call to divest the Welsh Assembly

Friends of the Earth Cymru are campaigning to stop the Welsh Assembly from investing in fossil fuels

Last coal-fired power station in Wales set to close – our reaction

Aberthaw, the last coal fired power station is set to close in 2020, it was announced today (01 August 2019).

Public sector must stop funding climate change say Welsh organisations

Friends of the Earth Cymru, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and other environment, development and trade union groups are calling on all public sector bodies in Wales to stop investing in climate-wrecking fossil fuel companies.

Cardiff Council makes historic decision to ditch fossil fuels

Clothes, how bad can they be…right?

Photo credit: Michelangelo Pistoletto, Venus of the Rags, 1967 via AnNother Magazine

Wales to aim for net zero

M4 relief road rejected – great news for Wales and the planet

We now need substantial investment in sustainable transport around Newport and across Wales to help build a cleaner, safer future for us all.

Uplands RFC wins award for taking bold steps to reduce plastic

Uplands RFC, a rugby club in Swansea, is the first sports club in Wales to receive an award by Friends of the Earth Cymru for the bold steps they have taken to reduce single-use plastic.

Wales can do better – response to CCC report on climate change

Wales can do better and must aim for net zero emissions if we are serious about tackling the climate emergency says Friends of the Earth Cymru in response to the UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on emissions targets published today (Thursday 2 May).

Doing nothing should not be an option for Wales' most polluted road

Hafod yr Ynys residents have endured dangerous levels of air pollution for far too long.

Welsh councils are investing over £80M in tobacco industry

Friends of the Earth Cymru are calling for local authorities in Wales to stop investing in an industry that contributes significantly to climate-changing emissions, causes plastic pollution, and leads to over 5,000 deaths in Wales every year.

Wales’ first carbon plan is a new start at overcoming climate chaos

This week (21 March 2019), the Welsh Government published ‘’Prosperity for All – a Low Carbon Wales,” a cross-government plan to cut emissions and contribute to the global fight against climate change.

Microplastic pollution found in Welsh waterways - new study

Plastic is a waste

Sara Lewis tackles waste in Caerphilly

The first in a series of articles profiling individuals who are inspiring their local communities to reduce waste in Wales

Wales say no to storing high level nuclear waste

The UK government is looking for a location to host an underground site where high-level nuclear waste accumulated over decades can be dumped.

Plastic is a waste

Senedd plastics debate will consider next steps for Welsh Government

A debate on plastics tomorrow (Wednesday 6 February 2019), held by Hefin David, Assembly Member of Caerphilly, will praise the efforts of local communities up and down Wales to reduce plastic waste and discuss the steps for Welsh Government.

Sign our petition to introduce a charge on single-use cups

By Bleddyn Lake, Campaigns and Development Manager at Friends of the Earth Cymru

Alternative plan needed for Anglesey based on renewables, not nuclear energy

Effective ban on fracking in Wales

The Welsh Government will not issue or support new petroleum licences

M4 Relief Road decision postponed following rally

Yesterday (4 December 2018) 400 people took a stand against the M4 Relief Road, demonstrating to political leaders in Wales the momentum of the opposition building against this road.

Wales commits to a fossil-free future for sake of the planet

Welsh AMs get legal advice on fracking by Friends of the Earth QC

Nant Llesg: climate-wrecking Welsh opencast coal mine rejected

Welsh councils invest over £600 million in fracking industry

Lagoon decision ‘massive blow’ for renewable energy in Wales

UK government pulls support for Swansea bay tidal lagoon - Friends of the Earth Cymru reaction

Invest in renewable energy, not Wylfa B

Wales should 'aim high' - our response to climate change report

The Welsh Government will miss its own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to the first annual report by the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee on climate change published today (25 May 2018). According to Friends of the Earth Cymru now is the time to redouble our efforts and aim high, not take a step backwards.

Plastic is a waste

"Wales to become first ‘Refill Nation’ in the World" - our response

Welsh cities are failing to meet WHO standards for air pollution

Why people in Wales should support a fracking ban

By Dorothy Kelk, Central Lancashire Friends of the Earth

Welsh environmental campaigner wins UK award for getting Wales buzzing

Coalition welcomes Senedd debate on tackling air quality in Wales

Committee on climate change report - our response

WELSH COUNCILS INVEST OVER £1 BILLION IN FOSSIL FUELS - Read the report

Our response to the Committee on Climate Change's call for evidence

30 years on the frontline in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire is renowned for its wonderful scenery, sandy beaches, varied wildlife and other tourist attractions. Yet, over the last three decades, it has been in the front line of one environmental battle after another and Pembrokeshire FoE has taken a lead role throughout.

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There are so many ways you can help...

There are lots of ways you can get involved with us — there's something to suit everyone! You can become a member of Friends of the Earth, or fundraise for us. You could join a local group to meet like-minded people in your local community and campaign on local and national environmental issues. We also have opportunities for volunteers.

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