Zelena akcija (Friends of the Earth Croatia) have officially launched a campaign in February this year against oil drilling in the Adriatic, together with civil society organisations within the national environmental network Green Forum, and in cooperation with Greenpeace Croatia and WWF Adria. The aim of the campaign S.O.S za Jadran (S.O.S. Adriatic) is to …
“We are fed up!” 50,000 march in Berlin against TTIP, GMOs and factory farming
On 17th January 2015, up to 50,000 people joined the fifth annual “We are fed up!” demonstration in Berlin to protest against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), industrial livestock farming and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The march was timed to coincide with the International Green Week, a large agriculture fair that took place …
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Love goes through the stomach
Mladi Za Zemiata (Young Friends of the Earth Bulgaria) took part in an eco festival on a farmers market in Sofia celebrating both St. Valentine’s Day and Trifon Zarezan – The Bulgarian holiday of vine-growers and wine-makers. Last summer, Mladi Za Zemiata hosted the YFoEE summer camp on Food & Agriculture, and ever since our …
Recycled Art Contest and Exhibition – Kicks off YFoE Bulgaria!
On 25th January Mladi Za Zemiata (Young Friends of the Earth Bulgaria) organised their first big event as a new group! 30 young artists and nature lovers took part in an exhibition and contest of sculptures, furniture and jewelry created from recycled products and packaging, in Sofia. All works of art were then granted by …
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Get your vegetables ready, it’s the Young Friends of the Earth recipe book!
During our summer camp in Bulgaria in 2014, we decided to create a recipe book with tasty dishes from our network. Since then, participants from across our European network have sent in delicious vegan dishes from their countries. From pancakes and pies to salads, soups and burgers, there’s something for everyone. So thank you very …
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Young Friends of the Earth Europe Development Officer vacancy
Friends of the Earth Europe is seeking a: Young Friends of the Earth Europe Development Officer Deadline for applications: March 9th, 2015, 9:00 GMT+1 Based in: Friends of the Earth Europe, Brussels Contract period: 1 year fixed term contract with possibility for extension Full time and working in the FoEE office in Brussels Young Friends …
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Global Divestment Day 2015
On 13th & 14th February, there were over 450 actions in 60 countries marking Global Divestment Day, called for by the ‘Go Fossil Free’ movement. ‘Go Fossil Free’ comes from the idea that educational and religious institutions, governments, and other organisations that serve the public good should divest from fossil fuels. Practically this means calling …
Join the Global Divestment Day
From Norway to Scotland, activists are putting more and more pressure on institutions such as universities to stop investing in fossil fuels. The momentum is here and we need to seize it. Young Friends of the Earth Europe is supporting the Global Divestment Day on February 13 and 14 and inviting you to join in …
Tasty teasers from our new recipe book
Our meals are a great bonding moment and always one of the main talking points at Young Friends of the Earth Europe events. To celebrate the diversity of the healthy, sustainable and delicious food we love to eat, over the past year we’ve been collecting seasonal and vegan recipies from YFoEE activists across Europe. The …
Lima did not call for climate action
Tale Hammerø Ellingvåg from Young Friends of the Earth Norway gives us a final reflection on the UN climate talks in Lima. “The last stop before Paris” is history. Many governments are happy with the outcome, but impacted people all over the world did not wake up safer or more assured that the world took …