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Oxford Friends of the Earth

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Oxford Friends of the Earth works to protect and improve our environment locally and nationally. We are part of the Friends of the Earth global network

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As a first step in supporting @friends-earth.bsky.social 's Planet Over Profit campaign, we are planning to organise a film showing of a new and highly praised animated film that focuses on young people's efforts to save that forests in Indonesia. If you'd like to help email climate@oxfoe.co.uk

05.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next meeting is Wednesday 11th February from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at our usual venue: Oxford Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LW & online. Register to attend at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...?

03.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ATTEND IN PERSON: Ill fares the land? Holding large landowners to account for nature destruction - and restoration - Guy Shrubsole - Booking by Bookwhen Seminar followed by Q&A and drinks - all welcome

@guyshrubsole.bsky.social , former F.o.E. campaigner and acclaimed writer on U.K. woodlands is talking on Friday, 6 March 2026 (4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) at the @oxfordgeography.bsky.social . Book a place at bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...

27.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join The Big Plastic Count The UK’s biggest people-powered investigation into household plastic waste.

Take part in the UK’s biggest plastic investigation! For one week in March, thousands of people will track their plastic waste to reveal the scale of the problem and push for government action. Learn more and sign up at thebigplasticcount.com?

26.02.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring Clean – OxClean OxClean co-ordinates annual Spring Cleans carried out by local community groups and schools to tackle litter across the city’s streets, public spaces and litter hotspots. Litter picks lasting about…

Anyone can organise a pick-up with friends, neighbours or group members, and OxClean can provide all the gear you need. Learn more about the next Spring Cleans taking place from 6-18 March and sign up at www.oxclean.org.uk/spring-clean/

25.02.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Buy tickets – Effective Local Campaigning – One‑Day Workshop with Free Lunch – Dean Court Community Centre Effective Local Campaigning – One‑Day Workshop with Free Lunch – Dean Court Community Centre, Sat 14 Mar 2026 - Join community campaigning expert Chris Church (Community Environment Associates) and CP...

Do you want to supercharge your local campaign?
We're teaming up with @oxfordfoe.bsky.social to deliver a practical and energising workshop designed for volunteers and local groups who want to create real change in their area. Free networking lunch included.
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...

24.02.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to enjoy clean…

Support the call for a stronger new water bill, which could finally hold polluters to account and put clean, safe water before profit by signing action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...?

23.02.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social for a free lunchtime webinar (Thu 26 Feb, 12–1pm) exploring how community benefit can be designed to build trust, reduce inequality, and support a just energy transition. Sign up at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dec5d0...

20.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dr Douglas Parr, Chief Scientist & Policy Director at @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social is talking about Delivering a 100% renewable energy system for the UK on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 5:00pm at @oxfordgeography.bsky.social - book a place at www.energy.ox.ac.uk/events/event...

19.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Tell Keir Starmer to make the fracking ban permanent Nigel Farage's Reform party has declared it wants to β€œdrill baby drill” if it wins the next general election. There’s a temporary pause on fracking in England, but it’s not even written into law. So…

The Reform party has declared it wants to β€œdrill baby drill” if it wins the next general election. Sign the letter calling for a lasting fracking ban. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...

18.02.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

OxFoE has limited capacity to run such an event but if there are people in Oxford who would like to organise a showing we would be happy to help with this. Contact us via climate@oxfoe.co.uk.

16.02.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature National Emergency Briefing | The UK’s leading climate and nature experts brief MP's on the risks, impacts and solutions to the climate emergency

Last year eight leading scientists spoke at a national briefing on climate and nature issues for MPs and others in Westminster. A condensed film of this event will be available from April and there are plans to show this around the country, with local MPs and councillors invited.

16.02.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0


We can offer training, ongoing support and cover travel and related expenses. It’s a great way to learn more about environmental action and campaigning. If you are interested in helping with this work, please contact Chris at climate@oxfoe.co.uk.

13.02.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a Coordinator to keep things running smoothly and put our 2026 ideas into action. The role includes organising meetings, sending newsletters and campaign updates, supporting events, and liaising with local groups.

13.02.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Register to attend in person or online at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

10.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Organise a community screening of Savages, a family-friendly animated film about an Indigenous community in Borneo resisting rainforest destruction. @friends-earth.bsky.social will cover the licence fee and offer grants of up to Β£200 per screening. We’ll discuss this further at our meeting tomorrow.

10.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We will discuss the proposed outcomes from last month's workshops at the @ecioxford.bsky.social on communication and action around the climate crisis & next steps on Wednesday. . Register to attend at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

09.02.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next meeting is Wednesday 11th February from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at our usual venue: Oxford Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LW & online. Register to attend at actionnetwork.org/events/c2e65...

08.02.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch from 27th - 29th January! Spend one hour counting the birds in your garden or local green space and submit your sightings. Every count helps the @rspb.bsky.social track bird populations and guide conservation efforts. Sign up at www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

26.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Whether you are already active on climate issues or want to get more involved, we hope you will join us on Saturday for a day of learning, connecting and sharing ideas to strengthen climate action across Oxfordshire. Book your place at actionnetwork.org/events/talki...

21.01.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book your place at actionnetwork.org/events/talki... to meet other Oxford groups and organisations in the climate space, followed by two rounds of interactive workshops.

19.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Register to attend at actionnetwork.org/events/talking-climate-taking-action-better-communication-for-effective-climate-action-in-oxfordshire

16.01.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the morning of 24th January's Talking Climate Taking Action event Shaun Spiers, Director of @green-alliance.org.uk and @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social 's climate team will talk about where climate action stands in 2026.

16.01.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We expect @friends-earth.bsky.social new CEO, Asad Rehamn will be talking about their 2026 plans & about the developing role of local action by people like us at our next meeting. Join us for what should be a stimulating and interesting evening by registering at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

12.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Find out more about Oxfordshire’s councils' plans for major changes to local government at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/loca..., These changes could affect decisions on planning, transport, housing, nature protection and climate action.

09.01.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"We are delighted to have @friends-earth.bsky.social 's new Chief Executive, Asad Rehman, as our speaker at our next meeting on 14th January,
We expect a good turn out so please book your place at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor... . A Zoom link will be sent out a few hours before the meeting.

07.01.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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05.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to invite you to a conference and workshop on Saturday 24th January at the @ecioxford.bsky.social . We are bringing together climate groups, councils, researchers and community organisations from across Oxfordshire to share ideas and explore how we can work together more effectively.

05.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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We Are The Possible at COP30 - Planet Forest Β· GreenFutures From the poem 'Making' - We Are the Possible – Planet Forest: 12 Poems for 12 Days of COP30 -

You can explore the collection at greenfutures.exeter.ac.uk/our-impact/w...

23.12.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Planet Forest is a new collection of twelve poems created by scientists, educators, young people, writers & artists for COP30. It aims to link science and the arts to inspire positive climate action and is supported by the University of Exeter Green Futures, the British Council and the Met Office.

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