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We're calling for a TV climate emergency election debate

Friends of the Earth Cymru are calling on broadcasters to host a TV climate emergency election debate

Senedd election toolkit for groups

Here are some resources Friends of the Earth groups and Climate Action groups in Wales can use in the lead up to the 2021 Senedd election.

New Welsh transport strategy published - our response

This new transport strategy signals a fresh start and a new direction for transport policy in Wales.

Beyond Recycling strategy has some nice surprises!

‘Beyond Recycling – a strategy to make the circular economy in Wales a reality’ has now been published by the Welsh Government. In this blog, Bleddyn Lake reflects on what this new strategy means for people living in Wales. He looks at the range of positive actions, and reveals one very nice surprise…

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Beyond Recycling strategy published - our response

The 'Beyond Recycling' circular economy strategy, published today (2 March 2021), includes a raft of positive measures including a moratorium on new incinerators.

Etholiadau'r Senedd 2021

Datblygu cynghreiriau lleol

Yn y canllaw hwn, byddwn ni’n esbonio sut i ganfod cynghreiriaid posib y gallech gydweithio â nhw ar eich ymgyrchoedd, ac yn rhoi awgrymiadau a phecynnau cymorth ar gyfer mynd ati i ddatblygu perthynas â’r cynghreiriaid hyn. Po fwyaf y byddwn yn cydweithio, y cryfaf fydd ein hymgyrchu a bydd yn cael mwy o effaith. Daw buddugoliaethau mawr pan fydd grwpiau amrywiol o bobl yn dod ynghyd i ffurfio grym.

Dirty pensions: local government funds invested in fossil fuels

Local councils in Wales still have hundreds of millions of pounds invested in planet-wrecking fossil fuels through local government pension funds.

Etholiadau'r Senedd 2021

Canllaw i’r Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol i Ddechreuwyr

Mae safleoedd cyfryngau cymdeithasol fel Twitter a Facebook yn gallu bod yn arfau pwerus iawn wrth ymgyrchu. Cynigir canllawiau yma ynglŷn â defnyddio’r llwyfannau hyn i helpu i roi hwb i’ch ymgyrchoedd a chynyddu nifer eich dilynwyr.

Etholiadau'r Senedd 2021

Sut i gael sylw yn y wasg

Mae cyfryngau fel gorsafoedd radio lleol, y teledu a phapurau newydd yn gallu bod yn arfau anhygoel o bwerus i helpu i ledu’r gair ynglŷn ag amcanion a llwyddiannau eich ymgyrch, a hyd yn oed i ddylanwadu ar ymgeiswyr etholiad a’r rhai sy’n gwneud penderfyniadau. Dysgwch sut i ddefnyddio’r cyfryngau i hyrwyddo ymgyrchoedd mewn cysylltiad ag etholiadau sydd ar y gorwel, delio a cheisiadau gan newyddiadurwyr, a dod yn llefarydd effeithiol.

Etholiadau'r Senedd 2021

Canllaw i gyfarfod â’ch ymgeiswyr etholiad

Rydym am i grwpiau gwrdd a sicrhau ymrwymiadau gan ymgeiswyr etholiadol cyn etholiadau maer y metro, y cyngor a'r Senedd ym mis Mai. Darganfyddwch sut i lobïo'ch ymgeiswyr.

Yes to zero-waste by 2030 but no to burning

On the eve of Welsh Government publishing their zero-waste strategy, Friends of the Earth Cymru volunteer, Chamodi Peiris, looks at different zero-waste initiatives around the world. She argues that Wales's 2050 zero-waste target needs to be brought forward to 2030 and cautions against Wales allowing any new incinerators to be built.

Reject catastrophic new incinerator plan say campaigners

Friends of the Earth Cymru urge Welsh Government to reject a catastrophic new incinerator plan for Uskmouth, Newport.

Senedd elections 2021

Senedd Elections 2021 - 5 things groups can do

The Senedd Election is a great opportunity for groups to develop relationships with future decision makers which they can then build on during the coming years.

Wales's industries are key to winning the net zero race

The pace of climate change is increasing and Wales, like other nations, must step up its level of ambition. Volunteer Joe Cooke looks at Wales's path to net zero and what needs to be done to get to the finish line as soon as possible.

Senedd elections 2021

Guide to meeting your electoral candidates

We want groups to meet and secure commitments from electoral candidates ahead of the metro mayoral, council and Senedd elections in May. Discover how to lobby your candidates.

Senedd elections 2021

Guide to planning your online hustings

If you’re thinking about holding a hustings for an upcoming election, we’ve got you covered. This guide will give you tips on how to organise and structure an online hustings, as well as important guidance on how to remain politically impartial.

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We're calling for a TV climate emergency election debate

Friends of the Earth Cymru are calling on broadcasters to host a TV climate emergency election debate

New Welsh transport strategy published - our response

This new transport strategy signals a fresh start and a new direction for transport policy in Wales.

Zero waste Wales

Beyond Recycling strategy published - our response

The 'Beyond Recycling' circular economy strategy, published today (2 March 2021), includes a raft of positive measures including a moratorium on new incinerators.

Dirty pensions: local government funds invested in fossil fuels

Local councils in Wales still have hundreds of millions of pounds invested in planet-wrecking fossil fuels through local government pension funds.

Yes to zero-waste by 2030 but no to burning

On the eve of Welsh Government publishing their zero-waste strategy, Friends of the Earth Cymru volunteer, Chamodi Peiris, looks at different zero-waste initiatives around the world. She argues that Wales's 2050 zero-waste target needs to be brought forward to 2030 and cautions against Wales allowing any new incinerators to be built.

Reject catastrophic new incinerator plan say campaigners

Friends of the Earth Cymru urge Welsh Government to reject a catastrophic new incinerator plan for Uskmouth, Newport.

Wales's industries are key to winning the net zero race

The pace of climate change is increasing and Wales, like other nations, must step up its level of ambition. Volunteer Joe Cooke looks at Wales's path to net zero and what needs to be done to get to the finish line as soon as possible.

How people power saved a green space in Caerphilly

This is the story of how some amazing people in Caerphilly worked together to stop a beautiful area of countryside from being turned into a housing estate, so that the whole community, including families with little or no gardens, can continue to enjoy the green space. But the fight is far from over...

Let’s all get behind the draft transport strategy!

The Welsh Government is consulting on its new transport strategy. Here, Dr Ian Taylor explains how it is our best hope for a transport system which is fairer on people and planet.

Clean Air Act white paper - our reaction

The Welsh Government has recently launched its clean air white paper setting out plans for a Clean Air Act for Wales.

UKCCC advice - our reaction

Now is the time for Wales to be bold – our response to the UK Committee on Climate Change’s advice.

Wales transport strategy - our reaction

Wales’s draft transport strategy gives us hope for a transport system that is fairer on people and the planet