Friends of the Earth International (FoEI)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: 1971. – Mission: To promote environmental sustainability and social equity through grassroots activism and advocacy. – Scope: Operates as the largest global grassroots environmental federation, uniting national and regional groups to tackle environmental and social justice issues. |
| Objectives | – Sustainable Societies: Advocate for societies that harmonize with nature. – Human Rights Protection: Defend communities affected by environmental degradation. – Oppose Corporate Exploitation: Challenge harmful corporate practices contributing to ecological destruction. – Systemic Change: Promote transformative changes in economic and political systems to achieve sustainability and justice. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Global Presence: Comprises 73 national member groups across various continents. – India’s Status: India is represented by Friends of the Earth India, actively participating in FoEI’s campaigns and initiatives. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Reports: Provide an overview of activities, achievements, and financial summaries. The Annual Report 2022 showcases efforts in environmental justice and systemic change. – Meat Atlas: Highlights the environmental and social impacts of industrial meat production, raising awareness about sustainable food systems. – People Power Now Manifesto: A guiding document outlining ten demands for a just energy transformation and sustainable human-nature relations. |
| Instruments | – Campaigns and Advocacy: Conducting global and local campaigns to influence environmental policy and drive systemic change. – Research and Publications: Producing data-driven reports and educational materials to inform the public and policymakers. – Capacity Building: Empowering member groups and communities for effective advocacy. – International Solidarity: Supporting environmental defenders and activists worldwide. |
| Structure | – Member Groups: National organizations implementing FoEI’s mission at local levels. – Executive Committee: Governs the organization and provides strategic direction. – Secretariat: Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, coordinating global activities and supporting member groups. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Regional Networks: Groups like Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) address specific environmental concerns in their regions. |
| Committees | – Advisory Committees: Provide recommendations on thematic and organizational issues to the federation. |
| Initiatives | – Climate Justice and Energy: Includes the People Power Now Manifesto, advocating for renewable energy and systemic changes in the global energy sector. – Economic Justice and Resisting Neoliberalism: Tackles corporate accountability and promotes just economic policies. – Food Sovereignty: Supports community-led food systems and ecological farming practices. – Forests and Biodiversity: Focuses on community-based forest conservation and halting deforestation. – Challenging Greenwashing: Files complaints against corporations for misleading environmental claims to hold them accountable for their environmental impacts. |
