Climate

When trust is scarce, how do we navigate the lies?

18 Jun 2026

How disinformation acts as a barrier to climate action and ways activists can approach this in their local communities.

Beyond disinformation Supporting local campaigners to set a positive agenda for climate action

02 Apr 2026

In the age of generative AI and hate-powered algorithms disinformation is spreading fast. We’re supporting local campaigners to get ahead of misleading information in their local communities and tell positive stories about climate action.

Money Movers - What next?

12 Dec 2025

Mary Stevens reflects on what we learned from our co-design workshops with past participants and where we go next.

The hidden values shaping AI development - and what to do about them

16 Jul 2025

How the iceberg model in systems thinking can help us identify where we can have most impact in pushing for responsible AI within planetary boundaries

How can older people take effective climate action?

11 Jul 2025

Joanna Watson shares some reflections from a discussion about age-inclusive climate action and the benefits of engaging older people in the conversation.

Why an ageing population is an environmental justice issue

15 May 2025

This article summarises a recent exploration carried out by the Experiments Team on the implications of an ageing population and why it matters to Friends of the Earth.

Coping with climate breakdown– it's not just about the heat.

13 May 2025

Mary Stevens summarises some insights gained from challenging students to design for climate resilience.

Harnessing AI for environmental justice – what next?

05 Mar 2025

We share initial reactions to our paper Harnessing AI for Environmental Justice, reflect on feedback and set a challenge to AI users in the sector.

Find out how you can use your money to save the planet

31 Oct 2024

Mandy Porter talks about the launch of our new Money Movers hub and why we’re making resources freely available to you.

What next for Money Movers?

25 Mar 2024

What we’ve learned over the past 5 years delivering Money Movers with Huddlecraft and why now’s the time to pause and reflect.

Can we use AI to help solve the climate and nature crises?

23 Aug 2023

In this first blog post from a series of four, Mary Stevens explores the outputs from our recent design lab on generative AI. If you are interested in collaborating on any of these ideas please get in touch.

Experiments in AI- what we’re doing next and why it matters.

12 Jun 2023

Mary Stevens explains why it is important for Friends of the Earth to engage with AI and the urgency of developing meaningful checks on the direction of travel as this technology grows exponentially.

What we learned about running local nature projects

04 Dec 2022

The joys and tears shared by the community organisers who benefited from the Local Nature Innovation Fund.

How might digital tech help not hinder local action?

08 Nov 2022

Mary Stevens looks at a case study close to home and ponders how digital technology could help local collective organising round the transition to a sustainable future.

How local projects can inspire a stronger connection with nature

25 May 2022

We list the nature-related projects that will be supported by Friends of the Earth’s Local Nature Innovation Fund.