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Birmingham Friends of the Earth
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Birmingham Friends of the Earth, campaigning at local, regional and national level.
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The time to act is now.

The UK is blocking a just transition at the #COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil.

We must apply the pressure, take action: climatejustice.uk/cop30/uk-don...

@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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One coveted desk space has become available in our beautiful shared office. Email us on meet@birminghamfoe.org.uk for details.
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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If this is the Birmingham you want too, come along to our monthly meeting.

6 PM, First monday of every month, @birminghamfoe.bsky.social Warehouse, 54-57 Allison St.

All welcome. Join us in reclaiming our car-dominated streets!
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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More pictures from the Cardboard Carnival. We gathered at The Edge arts studio for crafts, workshops food and a live link-up with Belém then marched into Birmingham City Centre.

No climate justice without migrant justice.
#RefugeesWelcome
#BrumTogether
#RaiseTheLove
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November 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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More pictures from Brum’s Cardboard Carnival held to coincide with #COP30 in Belém, Brazil. We stand in solidarity with PENGON/Palestine Friends of the Earth
#FreePalestine #ClimateJusticeNow
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November 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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From Birmingham to Belém! Our Cardboard Carnival was part of the Global Day of Action for climate justice.
Thanks to Friction Arts, Woodcraft Folk, XR Brum, Birmingham Friends of the Earth and everyone else who took part.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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We’re taking part in the Global Day of Action for climate justice, mobilising with allies across the country to stand up for a brighter future.

We’re in the decisive decade for climate and nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future. Continues 👇
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We are at the Cardboard Carnival and various people have collaborated to decorate our banner for the parade later. Now we are watching a video report from an ally at COP30 in Brazil.
A banner that shows a rainforest and the words PLANET OVER PROFIT which has been brightly decorated, the banner has coloured pens spread all over it.
November 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Join us & various allies at @frictionarts.bsky.social's The Edge on tomorrow (15th November) for the Cardboard Carnival. We're running a banner painting session from 10am, there'll be food, talk, live link up with Brazil and a parade to the Cathedral.
Full info at: actionnetwork.org/events/cardb...
Cardboard Carnival Carnival Workshops 10am Sharing Lunch 12pm Love link up 1pm Carnival! 2:30pm COP30 Speeches 4pm
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Our next People Planet Pint meet-up is on Wednesday November 12 in the BRIG Cafe at the Warehouse, starting at 6pm. @xrbham.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social
Get (free) tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingham...
Birmingham - Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Join us @brumcjc.bsky.social @frictionarts.bsky.social & other allies at The Edge on 15th November for the Cardboard Carnival. We're running a banner painting session from 10am.
Full info at: actionnetwork.org/events/cardb...
Cardboard Carnival, COP30 2025, 15th November 10AM: Carnival Workshops - Banner painting, Shadow puppets, Carnival, drumming & chanting workshops at the Edge 12PM: Sharing Lunch - Change Kitchen are providing veg curry, please bring more to share 1PM: Live Link Up - Sharing who we are and what we're doing, Q & A with Belem 2:30PM: CARNIVAL! Starts at the Edge, goes to St Philips Cathedral, Pigeon Park 4PM: COP30 Speeches - Speeches at Pigeon Park and finish 5pm 07511 482528 marcus@frictionarts.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Join the Cardboard Carnival! 🌱

On Saturday 15 November, Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate.

From Birmingham to Belém, our call will echo in streets across the planet: this world is ours!
@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social

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CARDBOARD CARNIVAL 15th November COP30 2025 1Oam CARNIVAL WORKSHOPS Banner painting, Shadow puppets, carnival, drumming & chanting workshops at the Edge 12pm SHARING LUNCH Change Kitchen are providing veg curry, please bring more to share 1pm LIVE LINK UP Sharing who we are and what we're doing, Q & A with Belem 2:30pm CARNIVAL! Starts at the Edge, goes to St. Philips Cathedral, Pigeon Park 4pm COP3O SPEECHES Speeches at Pigeon Park and finish 5pm 07511 482528 MARCUS@FRICTIONARTS.COM
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Pleased to announce that we are now a stockist for Permaculture Magazine! The latest issue features an interview with Jonathon Porritt on supporting young climate activists. Come get a copy from the @birminghamfoe.bsky.social office (and they make lovely gifts too!).
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Our campaigner Sanjive joined @weownit.org.uk last week at Ofwat's HQ in Birmingham, where they handed in their petition saying No to Thames Water.
weownit.org.uk We Own It @weownit.org.uk · Oct 26
We handed in a petition signed by 20,000 people to Ofwat this week.

Like Sanjeev, we don't want Thames Water to pollute our rivers and seas for the next 15 years - or at all!

Read more about Thames Water's outrageous rescue plan at vist.ly/4brue

October 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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We handed in a petition signed by 20,000 people to Ofwat this week.

Like Sanjeev, we don't want Thames Water to pollute our rivers and seas for the next 15 years - or at all!

Read more about Thames Water's outrageous rescue plan at vist.ly/4brue

October 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. #COP30

Join us!

climatejustice.uk/cop30/global...

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In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. Cardboard Carnival Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm, The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. B12 0QH To coincide with the COP30 international climate conference in Belém, Brazil, climate activists and youth groups in Birmingham are holding a ‘Cardboard Carnival’ with arts, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and a live link up with youth groups in Europe and South America. The event will be hosted by Friction Arts at The Edge arts and community space near the City Centre. It will be youth led but all ages are welcome.
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Will you sign @weownit.org.uk's petition to block Thames Water's plans to dump sewage in our rivers for the next 15 years. We have 3 days to stop it!
At noon on Tues 21st Oct the petition will be handed to Ofwat's Birmingham HQ on Hill St & local groups are invited.

weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.
Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years
weownit.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Our next #climatecafe with @xrbham.bsky.social and @birminghamfoe.bsky.social is coming up this Sunday, October 19 from 2-4pm in the cafe. Our CEO Karen will be leading a tour of the building, showcasing our retrofit works. Get (free) tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../climate-....
October 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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#WorldMentalHealthDay is today. It's easy to feel a sense of dread when it comes to the state of the world. Here are some top tips to remain hopeful and prevent burn out: birminghamfoe.org.uk/news-events/...
World Mental Health Day
This post discusses how to tackle climate anxiety with 5 top tips
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October 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Privileged to be at the launch of this exhibition celebrating the city's anti racism pioneers - many familiar to our building's community over the decades. Particularly in the face of sickeningly regressive racism from Robert Jenrick & others this week, this is affirming & well worth coming to see.
khuar.bsky.social Kings Heath United Against Racism @khuar.bsky.social · Oct 6
Birmingham, 6 October 2025 – After two years of planning and dedication, the Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) is proud to unveil Seeking the Pioneers: Routes of Resistance, a landmark exhibition opening at the Library of Birmingham
Seeking the Pioneers: Routes of Resistance — We Are BRIG
Press Release Seeking the Pioneers: Routes of Resistance – Birmingham’s Untold Legacy of Activism New exhibition explores 80 years of solidarity and the fight for racial justice “We are here b...
www.wearebrig.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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UK companies cause harm in their global supply chains. For them it’s “just business”. But we call it injustice.

We joined Action Aid UK and Fairtrade UK at Labour party conference calling for action.

Sign👇
https://action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/make-corporate-harm-not-just-business
Make sure corporate harm to people and planet isn’t “just business”
Greedy UK companies are raking in billions while devastating wildlife, climate and communities. And UK law lets them get away with it.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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It has been six months since the strike by bin drivers began. The recycling rate has at least halved. Read our latest statement on the environmental effects of the current waste management in Birmingham: birminghamfoe.org.uk/new.../news/...

#Let'sGetItSorted
poster saying "let's get it sorted" and a picture of a bin
September 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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We stand with #BrumTogether. “We are proud to live in Birmingham — a city built by many cultures, stories and traditions. True pride is inclusive. The best way to show love for Birmingham is through celebrating everyone who calls this city home." Sign here: tinyurl.com/brumtogether...
Brum Together
We are proud to live in Birmingham — a city built by many cultures, stories and traditions. Our diversity is our strength, and that’s what makes this place home. There is nothing wrong with people ...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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TONIGHT, 7pm at the Warehouse - come along to learn about the climate protestors of Just Stop Oil - FREE BOOK TALK with author Jonathon Porritt: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jonathon-p...
Jonathon Porritt: 'Love Anger & Betrayal'. Speaker Tour, Birmingham
Jonathon Porritt, introduces his new book which asks, "What good are science and rational persuasion if no one is paying attention?"
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September 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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We had a great evening watching ACTionism and speaking to Ellie Meredith (despite connection issues), there was also a great discussion afterwards.
If you get the chance to see ACTionism with a group then take it.
September 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM