Events

12th December 2024, 6:00 pm - 07:00 PM

Webinar: Switching to a fossil-free pension for workers and our planet

UK pension funds, including the National Employment Savings Trust (Nest), are investing a staggering £88 billion in some of the world's biggest fossil fuel polluters that are driving the climate crisis like BP, Shell, Equinor and TotalEnergies.

Please join UK Divest, War on Want and Operation Noah from 6-7pm on Thursday 12th December to discuss how we can call on Nest and other workplace pension funds to move our savings from climate-wrecking fossil fuels to green alternatives like wind and solar power to help ensure a liveable future for all.

We'll also hear how we can take action to move our own pensions to fossil-free ethical funds. Everyone is very welcome!

10th December 2024, 10:30 am - 02:00 PM

Human Rights Day of Action – Bring Back the Bill

Meet at St Giles Cathedral to march to the Scottish Parliament.
On Human Rights Day, we will gather at Holyrood to advocate for the reintroduction of the Human Rights Bill into the Scottish Government’s agenda for this term. We invite everyone who values equality and justice in Scotland to join us. Expect to hear from various speakers and enjoy some soup. Click below for more details & RSVP via link so organisers know how much soup to make!

05th December 2024, 7:30 pm - 09:00 PM

The GKN Factory Occupation for Jobs & Climate in Florence – Solidarity from Scotland

Online via Zoom
Italian workers who occupied their factory to oppose closure went on to make a plan which shows what a just transition can look like. Now without pay for almost a year, it is time to support them and their plans to start production.
Speakers are Matthew Crighton & Bronagh Gallagher - delegates from Scotland at the Solidarity Assembly convened by the workers in October.
Click for more info and details of how to register on Zoom.

26th November 2024, 6:00 pm - 07:00 PM

Peterhead Power Station: The Real Climate Impact

Online
Join our webinar exploring new research which reveals the true climate impact of building a new power station in Peterhead.

We will give an overview of what is being planned, talking through the findings of the research and what this means for the campaign.

We will also take part in some digital actions to spread the word about this latest scandal!

24th November 2024, 3:30 pm - 05:30 PM

Palestine Liberation, Climate Justice and Israeli Green Colonialism

Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL
Exploring the ways in which fossil fuel companies are complicit in Israeli militarism and occupation and how seemingly ‘environmental’ projects have been used by Israel to further colonise Palestinian land.

We will hear how fighting for a just energy transition and climate justice in the Arab region means disrupting current systems that protect global and local political elites, multinational corporations and military regimes.

Join Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Friends of the Earth Scotland for an afternoon of speakers and music, exposing these connections, the common targets and find out about the campaigns that are tackling both issues.

23rd November 2024, 4:00 pm - 05:00 PM

The People vs New Coal:

Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9SU
Explore the stories, sights and sounds of the noisy, chaotic and diverse movement that defeated the coal dinosaur and changed Scotland forever.

The exhibition will be open from 12 noon, with film screenings and a chance for informal discussion with Ric Lander, Friends of the Earth Scotland, at 4 - 5 pm.

23rd November 2024, 2:30 pm - 03:30 PM

Edinburgh Radical Bookfair – No more false climate solutions

Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh / online
Event as part of the Bookfair weekend from Thurs 21st - Sun 24th November.

Our campaigner Alex Lee will join writer Dr Hamza Hamouchene to discuss the struggle for climate justice, and how we dismantle colonial practices - including the green ones.

Click below to view the amazing programme of events.

12th November 2024, 8:00 am - 09:00 AM

Rally before Rosebank court case

Court of Session, Parliament House, Edinburgh, EH1 1RQ
Join us for the first day of the court hearing against the Rosebank oil field to show your support in this landmark fight between oil and gas industry profits and a liveable future for all. We're gathering for a rally outside the court before the hearing begins.

11th November 2024, 7:00 pm - 08:30 PM

Big Oil in Court: Rosebank and the fight for the North Sea

Hybrid - in person (Edinburgh) & online
On the eve of the landmark Rosebank oil field court hearing in Edinburgh, join this special panel moderated by comedian Frankie Boyle to discuss the crucial legal battle and the future of the North Sea. Leading experts and campaigners will delve into the potential of this legal battle to shape UK oil and gas policy, the growing public opposition to fossil fuels.
Co-hosted by Stop Rosebank and Uplift UK.

02nd November 2024, 1:45 pm - 08:30 PM

Resisting Fossil Fuels: Autumn Gathering

Perth North Church
Come along to Perth for an afternoon of collective learning, planning and connecting, with delicious food and a ceilidh in the evening. We will hear from key campaigns - Peterhead Gas, Stop Rosebank & Grangemouth - that are taking action to resist the fossil fuel industry in Scotland and beyond. This event is free and open to everyone.

26th October 2024, 2:00 pm - 04:00 PM

Ending the fossil fuel era: how we win a just transition – GLASGOW

Social Hub Glasgow, G1 1TQ
Global Justice Now and Parents for Future are hosting renowned Filipina youth climate justice activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan in Glasgow for a discussion about how we can challenge plans for damaging new fossil fuel projects around the world and how a Fossil Fuel Treaty could help us win a globally just transition. Also speaking will be Rosie Hampton, Just Transition campaigner for Friends of the Earth Scotland & Claire Larkin, Director of Parents for Future Scotland.

24th October 2024, 6:00 pm - 07:30 PM

Ending the fossil fuel era: how we win a just transition – DUNDEE

Dalhousie Building, Dundee University, DD1 5EN
Global Justice Now and Parents for Future are hosting renowned Filipina youth climate justice activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan in Dundee for a discussion about how we can challenge plans for damaging new fossil fuel projects around the world and how a Fossil Fuel Treaty could help us win a globally just transition. Also speaking will be Rosie Hampton, Just Transition campaigner for Friends of the Earth Scotland & Claire Larkin, Director of Parents for Future Scotland.

24th October 2024, 6:00 pm - 07:30 PM

Ending the fossil fuel era: how we win a just transition – LIVESTREAM

Streamed on YouTube
Livestream of event with renowned Filipina youth climate justice activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan in Dundee. Global Justice Now welcome guest speakers for a discussion about how we can challenge plans for damaging new fossil fuel projects around the world and how a Fossil Fuel Treaty could help us win a globally just transition. Also speaking will be Liz Murray, Head of Scottish Campaigns at Global Justice Now, Parents for Future and Friends of the Earth Scotland. Click below for details of how to join.

20th September 2024, 12:00 pm - 01:30 PM

💰 Pay Up For Climate Finance rally in Edinburgh

✊ This Friday at 12pm, please join Friends of the Earth Scotland, Extinction Rebellion Scotland, Global Justice Now Scotland & friends outside the UK Government Offices in Edinburgh (Queen Elizabeth House, 1 Sibbald Walk, Edinburgh, EH8 8FT) for a 'Pay Up for Climate Finance' rally with music and inspiring speakers to mark the Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil Free Future: https://climatejustice.uk/phase-out-pay-up-justice-now/

We'll be calling on the UK government to take timely action to end fossil fuels and pay its share of the climate debt, given the role that UK fossil fuel companies and the UK in general have played in the climate crisis.

Friends of the Earth Scotland, XR Scotland, the Quakers, Stop EACOP Edinburgh, Divest Lothian, Global Justice Now and friends will be there to show we all stand united in solidarity with those who bear the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

There’s no more time to wait. We must #EndFossilFuels and demand that rich countries and corporations #PayUp for climate collapse. Everyone is very welcome!

11th September 2024, 6:00 pm - 07:00 PM

Online Rally for the Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil Free Future

Find out how we can join the Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil-Free Future from the 13th - 20th of September.
Wealthy countries in the Global North such as the UK have long made big promises on tackling the climate crisis — but have so far failed to deliver the resources needed to honour them.

Those who are facing the worst consequences of our reliance on fossil fuels and polluting industries have done the least to cause climate breakdown — yet face the worst effects.

Against this backdrop, the UK refuses to pay its fair share in climate finance and continues its reliance on fossil fuels.

Join us on Wednesday and hear about how you can stand in solidarity with movements worldwide and demand the UK Government takes decisive action on climate.

You'll hear from:

- Asad Rehman (War on Want / Climate Justice Coalition)
- Tasneem Essop (CAN International)
- Sally Clark (Friends of the Earth Scotland)
- Tyrone Scott (War on Want)

Everyone is very welcome!

19th August 2024, 6:30 pm - 07:45 PM

Let’s Talk About Gas: Online Training

Online via Zoom
Increase your confidence in talking about the new Peterhead power station by coming along to this free online training. We will talk through some key messages on why we don’t need new gas power, (virtually) practising our flyering skills, and how to counter greenwashing and tricky questions.

We will also explore the history of failure of carbon capture and storage technology, to improve our ability to call out greenwash when we see it. Everyone is welcome whether you have lots of knowledge of the campaign or are taking your first steps. These skills will come in handy for flyering, gathering petition signatures or speaking to politicians – the more you know, the more confident you will feel!

18th July 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 PM

SSE AGM protest

Perth Concert Hall, PH1 5HZ
SSE will be holding their Annual General Meeting to celebrate their huge profits and their fossil fuel expansion plans. We want to let SSE bosses and shareholders know that people are opposed to its plans to build a brand new gas burning power station in Peterhead. Join us for a family friendly protest. Bring your pets, placards and pals. Email us at activism@foe.scot if have any questions.

16th July 2024, 1:00 pm - 06:00 PM

Digital Day of Action

Online!
SSE own Scotland's biggest climate polluter and they want to build a new gas burning power station at Peterhead.

We are taking action online ahead of the company's AGM to expose it greenwash and make them feel the heat. We want to challenge their online reputation, reply to social media posts and leave bad reviews.

Sign up via Eventbrite to be sent the details of Zoom calls at 1pm or 5pm on Tuesday and the action guide to help you take action.

28th June 2024, 6:00 pm - 07:30 PM

Edinburgh climate hustings

Augustine United Church, EH1 1EL
We are hosting a series of election debates between candidates focussing on the climate - these are known as hustings.

This is a great opportunity to hear more about what different parties will do on climate and the environment if elected and you will have the chance to ask your own questions too.

26th June 2024, 7:30 pm - 09:00 PM

Falkirk climate hustings

Falkirk Trinity Church
We are hosting a series of election debates between candidates focussing on the climate - these are known as hustings.

This is a great opportunity to hear more about what different parties will do on climate and the environment if elected and you will have the chance to ask your own questions too.