Friends of the Earth Hackney & Tower Hamlets

We’ve been quiet on our socials but it’s time to get loud in the streets as we join the @togetheralliance next Saturday 28th March to show that hatred, racism and division are not the answer to our problems, and that we’re stronger together. If you’d like to join and want to march in a group, you can join us at the climate justice bloc. Please DM for meeting point details! Or why not meet with some likeminded people the night before at @sustainablehackney ‘s film night “Fires and Fascism”, with two great films and a Q&A discussing the rise of the far right and scientists efforts to show the consequences of government inaction on climate change. We’ll be there! You can also hear from brilliant speakers at an online event on Wednesday hosted by @climatejustice_coalition !

As part of our Planet Over Profit campaign we are doing a free viewing of Sauvages, an animated film showcasing a family fleeing Borneo’s rainforest. The screening will be followed by a 30 minute Q&A on how to put our planet over profit, including through holding UK businesses to account. We hope to see you there! Sign up by the link in our bio. 📆 Friday 6 March 🛎️ 19:00 (for 19:30 start) 📍 St Paul’s Church, West Hackney (wheelchair accessible)

Some snaps from this Saturday’s rally organised by the @climatejustice_coalition to demand that the UK government takes meaningful action to address climate injustice this COP and beyond. We heard from some brilliant speakers and feel inspired as we look to organise our own local Planet over Profit campaign! If you’re following us and have thought about becoming involved, this is a great opportunity to be support this project from the beginning. We’re meeting this Thursday 20th November at the Black Cat Cafe in Hackney and would love to see you there. 🐈‍⬛ Please DM us if you have any questions.

Last week we had a lovely evening collecting litter from Regents Canal with thanks to the friendly folks at @lowerregentscoalition having joined their monthly community litter pick event. We will definitely be back for another pick very soon!

This summer is set to be one of the hottest ever recorded in the UK. Want to take meaningful climate action in your area and meet like-minded people? Come along to our next meeting , this Thursday evening at @blackcathackney and learn about what friends of the Earth does, meet our local group members and find out how you could have a role that suits your interests, time commitment and skills! Questions? Feel free to send us a DM or email [email protected]!

Folks old and new! We are hosting a social litter pick on 11 June 2025 meeting at the Pavilion Cafe in Victoria Park Come say hello, find out a bit more about us, and help contribute to making our streets cleaner and safer! 🌿🍃

Previous governments have failed to fully implement the Climate Change Act. After FOE won the court case last year over the inadequacy of the last government's climate plan, the new government is now legally obliged to write a new climate plan by May 2025. The Big Climate Plan campaign has 5 demands for the UK government: 1. Keep its promises to cut carbon emissions by developing credible policies, created with experts and the public. 2. Invest in our future by fairly funding local, national and international climate action. This includes making rich polluters pay. 3. Ensure everyone can live in a warm home powered by cheap, clean energy. 4. Deliver affordable, reliable public transport and clean air for all. 5. Help people find well-paid green jobs by providing investment and training, especially for sectors and places most at risk of being left behind. If you live in Tottenham, sign the petition to send a message to David Lammy and the Prime Minister that we need a plan that is ambitious, comprehensive, and fair: /petitions/tell-keir-starmer-to-deliver-a-big-climate-plan-6 Or if you live in a different constituency: /findyourmp?SearchText=N42A

Last night we met with @metecoban92 , Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, at Friends of the Earth HQ with other Local Action Groups. We had a really invaluable discussion on topics such as London's green transition, and how we can work together to support communities most affected by climate injustice. Thank you for your time and words Mete #climateissues #friendsoftheearth

World Wetland Day is a day to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands both for nature and the planet. This year's theme is "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future." Wetlands are critical allies in climate mitigation and adaptation, and yet are still being lost at alarming rates. Let's celebrate and protect our wetlands. If you are in East London, get out and enjoy the sun today in our beautiful Hackney Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands!

According to Race for Nature UK, the environmental sector is one of the least diverse in the UK, all while Black, Asian, Indigenous and other communities of colour are disproportionately impacted by climate change and unequal access to green spaces. As an environmental organisation based in East London, we know that Black individuals, groups and communities are integral to a more just, effective and inclusive climate movement. This Black History Month, we wanted to share some celebrations, cultural exchanges and discussions that are happening in Hackney & Tower Hamlets. Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, and it’s important to work towards an anti-racist climate movement all year round. See below for more details: 1st page: Events in Tower Hamlets 1️⃣Reclaiming Narratives Workshop- 5 October /e/black-history-month-reclaiming-narratives-workshop-tickets-1009601373887 2️⃣Black History Month Poster Exhibition .uk/?guide=events&cat=3&cid=78425 3️⃣Garfield & Taku open mic night, 4 October /event/friday-sessions-the-mixer-open-mic-hosted-by-gt/ 4️⃣Black History Month Comedy Special, 27 October /events/cobo-comedy-shutdown-black-history-month-special-bethnal-green-0002 2nd page: Events in Hackney & City of London 1️⃣When Black Men Talk, 7 October /e/when-black-men-talk-tickets-1004659191687?aff=erelexpmlt&_gl=1*uqi8k7*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTk3ODIzNzM4OC4xNzI3NTQ1MTQx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNzU0NTE0MC4xLjAuMTcyNzU0NTE0MC4wLjAuMA.. 2️⃣Launch of Black History 365, 10 October /e/launch-of-hackney-black-history-365-tickets-1009152892467?msockid=102f20e3f5f260ad3e1835ebf46161e0 3️⃣Black British Book Festival, 5 October 3rd page: Black Environmental Initiatives to support and learn from ✊🏿🌏 @awethu @blackgirlenvironmentalist Black Environment Network @officialblack2nature @bgh_uk Race for Nature UK

Friends of the Earth Hackney and Tower Hamlets stand in solidarity with Muslim, Black, Asian, refugee and immigrant communities locally and across the country. We invite our members and every one of us to call out this racist, Islamophobic violence and show our support, both now and ongoing. We are re-sharing calls to action in these slides, although this is not an exhaustive list: A) @standuptoracismuk are organising anti-racist protests in London and nationally on Saturday 10th August. If it’s safe for you to attend, @gbclegal regularly hold ‘Know your rights’ training. B)Write to your MP to ask them to advocate for recalling parliament, given the urgency of this national crisis. You can find information at theyworkforyou.co.uk C)Donate to migrant justice and/or anti-racist organisations on the ground, or help to repair the damages to mosques and community spaces via GoFundMe pages set up for this purpose. If you can afford to, consider making a regular donation which helps the sustainability of these movements. D) Show solidarity, whether that’s in your local community or online. @care4calais are collecting signatures for a message of solidarity that will be delivered to every accommodation site they work in, and @conversationoverborders hand deliver welcome messages to people newly arrived in the UK. Finally, we want to acknowledge that these scenes add to the mental health burden for people with lived experience of racism. We hope that you are able to do whatever you need to look after your physical and mental health at this time. @blackmindsmatter.uk offer free, 1:1 therapy by qualified Black therapists, and @inspiritedminds and Muslim Community Helpline provide support for members of the Muslim community. Friends of the Earth Hackney & Tower Hamlets know we have work to do to be a more effectively and proactively anti-racist group, which does not begin and end with an Instagram post. Let’s continue working together to create a world where racial and climate justice are fully realised.

@friends_earth and @greenpeaceuk have done some amazing work analysing the manifestos of the four main political parties to see how effective their policies are at addressing climate change and injustice. We’ve also signposted some sources of information about this general election— whether you’re not sure who your local preferred candidate is, or whether you want to figure out which party matches up best with what you care about. With just two days to go until the UK general election, remember that, however you vote, your vote matters!