Register for our next meeting is Wednesday 10th December at Oxford Friends Meeting House which will also be streamed online at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

Invest in a clean energy future with Low Carbon Hub. Join 2,000 people who have invested more than £10 million in us, helping to build 56 renewable energy projects – from solar panels on school roofs to the UK’s largest community-owned solar park. Find out more at www.lowcarbonhub.org/invest/

Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, for a climate event in Oxfordshire focused on collaboration for effective messaging and action. Enjoy speakers, workshops, and discussions. To help plan in the lead up to this, email: [email protected].

Oxford City Council has a legal duty to monitor & assess air quality in line with national standards and limits. While nitrogen oxide pollution is falling thanks to traffic measures & electrification, particulate pollution remains a problem. Respond at consultation.oxford.gov.uk/environmenta...

Thames Water has opened an 11-week consultation on the SESRO proposal. While we haven't discussed opposition or a campaign, some supporters are strongly against it. For protest details, visit groupagainstreservoirdevelopment.org/take-action/.

The government is running a consultation about the application from Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor to exploit Rosebank, the biggest undeveloped oil and gas field in the North Sea. View the pledge at www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/mp-b... and sign it by emailing [email protected]

Oxfordshire Friends of the Earth have called for the Army to step into & clean up the massive illegal waste tip near Kidlington, saying that the costs of clear up could not be borne by Cherwell District Council, raising concerns that resourcing via the Environment Agency would lead to other cuts.

Oxford Extinction Rebellion will be having an event at Carfax in Oxford on Saturday Nov. 15th (12-4pm), Oxford’s contribution to the worldwide ‘Day of Action’ during COP30 (see below). Please join this peaceful action by joining them to encourage the public to engage with their MPs

This year’s Oxford Green Fair will be held on Saturday, 29 November at Oxford Town Hall. We will discuss our participation in this year's Oxford Green Fair at our upcoming November meeting tomorrow - so please sign up to attend at Register at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...? to be involved!

COP 30, will be held from 10-21 November in Brazil, emphasizing forest protection & national climate plans. We will discuss expectations for COP 30 at our meeting on 12th November, 7:30-9pm, at Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles. Register at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor....

What good is rational persuasion if no one is paying attention? Jonathon Porritt, former Friends of the Earth Director, will be joined by local Just Stop Oil activists from 7pm tomorrow to answer this question and sign copies of his book, 'Love, Anger, Betrayal'.

The UK's climate plan is out! Will Keir Starmer embrace the challenge or lean towards sceptics? Promising signs point to cheaper bills, warmer homes, and green jobs, moving towards equality and a fairer future. #ClimateAction. Check the 238-page plan: lnkd.in/eU5MwVWm

In November, eight UK experts will present findings on #ClimateChange and nature loss impacts on health, food, national security, and the economy to select politicians and leaders. You can make a difference by writing to your M.P. and urging them to attend at www.nebriefing.org.

The backlash against Nigel Farage's "drill baby drill" pledge is growing, even in Reform-led areas. Ed Miliband plans to ban fracking permanently. Ensure the government acts by signing the petition at action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel....

Join the #OxfordCivicSociety on 1st November from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Mathematics Institute, Woodstock Road, for a half-day discussion on local government reform featuring the leaders of the County, City, and South Oxfordshire councils. Get your free ticket at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-and...

Asad Rehman returns to Friends of the Earth as Chief Executive! With his background in climate, social, and racial justice, we're excited for his leadership. Hope to see him at our local meetings soon. #EnvironmentalJustice

What good is rational persuasion if no one is paying attention? Jonathon Porritt, former Friends of the Earth Director, will be joined by local Just Stop Oil activists from 7pm on 4th November to answer this question and sign copies of his book, 'Love, Anger, Betrayal'.

This workshop on 17th Oct from 2-4:30pm will look at some fascinating examples of activism and protests across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire in the last 200 years. Oxford FoE will be there to talk about our 1980s campaign that kept the M40 off Otmoor. Book at www.eventbrite.com/e/marching-t...

Reminder for this even tomorrow. Register at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

Join Witney MP Watch for their next Climate Matters meeting with Charlie Maynard MP on 11th Oct from 11am. This session will explore honesty in politics, climate updates from Parliament, and insights from the recent Lib Dem Party Conference. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-ma...

Join us for an insightful evening with Roger Harrabin, former BBC Environment broadcaster, on 14th Oct at 7:30pm. Gain practical ideas for effectively communicating climate issues. The event is also accessible via Zoom for registered participants. Register at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor....

Corporations should not be allowed to destroy nature or abuse human rights in the name of profit 🌍 We need a new UK law to hold them accountable✊ ✍️ Sign the petition here: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak... #PlanetOverProfit #FriendsoftheEarth

📢 Our Next Monthly Meeting – Wed 10 Sept, 7:30–9pm Friends Meeting House, Oxford (and on Zoom) We will be setting out autumn plans and discussing: 🌍 Climate denial 📑 UK Climate Plan 🏛 Planning Bill 🤝 Volunteer roles Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

Our friends at MP Watch Witney are hosting an important event on Thursday 18th September at 7pm at Wesley Memorial Church. The meeting will explore a crucial question: Why is politics failing to respond to the climate crisis and how can we make it work? 🌳 www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-ma...

Was great to join other Friends of the Earth groups at the Westminster lobby to call for action on climate, nature and justice. We had productive meetings with Freddie van Mierlo, Anneliese Dodds, Olly Glover, Callum Miller and Sean Woodcock 🌍💚

Our celebration of local climate action is getting close! Join us next week

📢 Nature & Climate: What is the Government doing – and what should they be doing? Join us for a vital public meeting with expert speakers on Weds 11th June, 7.30pm at Wesley Memorial Hall, Oxford. 🔗 Reserve your place: actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

Celebrate World Environment Day with us on Broad Street, Oxford - live music, inspiring speakers, great food and local environmental groups all coming together for an afternoon of community and climate action. Join the party and help us protect the planet!

💚 Save the Date! 💚 On 9th July 2025, we’re heading to Westminster to show MPs that climate & nature must be a priority. This is your chance to speak directly to your MP & call for urgent action. Stay tuned for details! 📅 9 July 2025 |📍 Westminster, London 🔁 Spread the word!

We are supporting this excellent campaign for a fair community payment scheme from the Botley West solar farm if it goes ahead. Please sign and share this post

🌍 Vote for the Climate on 1st May! 🌿 The Oxvote tactical voting website is now live, helping you make a climate-conscious choice in the Oxfordshire County Council elections. Check it out now: www.oxvote.org

🚨 Last week, we joined @friends-earth.bsky.social at Westminster for The Big Climate Plan, pushing for bold and fair climate policies. Tackling the climate crisis can create warmer homes, cheaper energy and green jobs—if done right. Now, we need action. #BigClimatePlan

Our right to protest is under threat! The Public Order Act is silencing climate activists & campaigners. Protest is a fundamental right. We must defend it. ✍️ Sign Greenpeace’s petition to demand its repeal: 🔗 action.greenpeace.org.uk/protect-the-right-to-protest

More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN

Starting something without a proper plan is a recipe for disaster. Especially when it comes to combatting the climate crisis. That's why we’ve joined forces with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, Drag Race UK star Crystal and Dylan Bachelet to help demand a #BigClimatePlan that delivers a brighter future.

SHOCKING FACT: a Greenpeace investigation found that destructive supertrawlers with huge nets spent 21 HOURS A DAY fishing in UK protected waters in the last 5 years. Anyone else think that marine protected areas should actually be protected??? 🐬 #oceansanctuaries #conservation

🏛️ Are Climate Assemblies the gold standard for democratic participation? 🌿 How can campaign groups become critical friends of their council?

Join us at our March monthly meeting to discuss lobbying MPs on "The Big Climate Plan: The Fairness Test", the "Vote for the Climate" website for County elections, World Environment Day event planning and Oxford FoE fundraising. actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

Politicians who mislead the public should face consequences! Sign the petition to demand accountability: 38d.gs/oyss

70 YEARS OF SHELL’S ‘BLOOD MONEY’ IN COURT 🔥 Shell: your clean up projects are a scam, you must take responsibility for the poisoning you have caused. Royal Courts of Justice: Do we recognize the right to a healthy environment as a fundamental human right?

I’ve just written a letter to my MP, condemning the recent decision to grant further tree burning subsidies to Drax. This decision harms bill payers, forests, communities and our planet. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...

The speaker at our forthcoming meeting this month is Barbara Hammond, the CEO of the Low Caron Hub. * This exciting meeting allows Barbara to explain how we can overcome obstacles to clean energy * Join us on Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, Oxford. * All welcome

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The speaker at our forthcoming meeting this month is Barbara Hammond, the CEO of the Low Caron Hub. * This exciting meeting allows Barbara to explain how we can overcome obstacles to clean energy * Join us on Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, Oxford. * All welcome

We're helping Oxford Marston Community Group with their tree care and snowdrop planting session on Sunday 16th February 2025 🌳 👉 From 2-4pm 👉 Meet at OXSRAD 🤩 Meet new people whilst helping the community at the same time 😀

We're helping Oxford Marston Community Group with their tree care and snowdrop planting session on Sunday 16th February 2025 🌳 👉 From 2-4pm 👉 Meet at OXSRAD 🤩 Meet new people whilst helping the community at the same time 😀

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given the green light to airport expansion whilst we're in a climate emergency! Add your name to our petition now to demand no more airport expansion (like Heathrow) while we’re in a climate emergency! action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...

BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK. The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned. This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.

Oxfordshire community, please sign! Urge Keir Starmer to deliver a Big Climate Plan that: 🔋 Ensures clean energy & affordable bills 🏡 Creates warm homes 🚌 Supports accessible transport 🌿 Generates green jobs actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Right now, there’s a real risk the government will fail to deliver on the Plan– even though it’s legally obliged to write a new plan!! Oxford Friends of the Earth will be asking our local MPs to deliver our petition signatures to the Prime Minister. Will you add your name?