Climate Justice
For many years our climate justice campaign has forged the agenda on the human rights dimensions of climate change, most notably in the realm of climate refugees. In recent times, we have been greatly increasing the work we do on mitigation – that is, reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
climatejustice.foe.org.auNanotechnology
Nanotechnology is being heralded as the basis of the next industrial revolution. The FoE nano project aims to catalyse debate about the health and environmental impacts, social and political dimensions of this powerful new technology.
nano.foe.org.auAnti Nuclear
Friends of the Earth has been campaigning against the nuclear industry - and promoting safer solutions - for 40 years.
antinuclear.foe.org.auForests & Plantations
Our Barmah-Millewa collective supports Traditional Owners in the management of the new red gum forest parks along the Murray River. FoE Melbourne also monitors companies involved in Victorian plantation forests, especially in the Strzelecki Ranges.
More informationIndigenous Land & Rights
Many local FoE groups and campaigns work in partnership with Indigenous communities. These include the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance, Radioactive Exposure Tours, Barmah-Millewa Forests, Land and Water Rights Campaigns, West Mallee Protection, Indigenous Solidarity Gatherings and the Barrick Gold and Lake Cowal campaign.
More informationSouth Melbourne Commons
The South Melbourne Commons is Friends of the Earth Australia's newest social enterprise and provides an ethical and sustainable alternative to supermarket shopping. The Commons is the first project to be delivered by the EcoMarket campaign.
More informationPesticides & Toxic Chemicals
We all use chemicals in our day-to-day lives. But the uncomfortable truth is that more and more research is suggesting that many chemicals are threatening our health with a new kind of pollution that contaminates the bodies of us and our families, our environment, animals, plants, the planet.
More informationPopulation & Justice
Friends of the Earth (FoE) Australia understands that our environmental footprint is primarily determined by how we live rather than the size of our population. Per capita Australians produces more greenhouse gases than any other nationality.
More informationFood & Agriculture
Our activities on food and farming addresse issues of both social justice and environmental sustainability. Along with better ecological outcomes, we are working towards food sovereignty for local communities.
More informationTrade & Corporates
Transnational Corporations (or TNCs) continue to grow in economic and political power and, despite some steps towards sustainability, are responsible for a great deal of the environmental deterioration currently occurring around the world.
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International campaigns
REDD and carbon offsets
Mining, oil and gas
Rare earths