Australasia

Commonwealth Games threatens Sri Lanka wilderness

A herd of Indian elephants at the edge of a forest

Sri Lanka is bidding to host the Commonwealth Games in 2018. The area they propose to build the stadia is currently home to several species of endangered wildlife. Call on the government to withdraw their disastrous bid.

Sri Lanka could get more unsustainable development due to the government's Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games proposal.

Japan earthquake and tsunami appeal update

Volunteers in helmets and masks carrying tools

Photo: Peace Boat, Japan

It is almost five months since the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. We are now reporting back on how the money donated has been spent.

Peace Boat would like to express our appreciation for the donation of ¥938,000 received from Friends of the Earth International for its Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Efforts in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.

Help stop coal mining in Australia

Crowd of people in a park watching man showing a model of a drilling rig.

Murwillumbah rally. Photo: Lock the Gate Alliance

Mecrus Resources has lodged applications for Exploration Permits for three districts in the south-west of the State of Victoria in Australia. The company wants to conduct soil and rock sampling and drilling to establish the presence of minerals.

Say no to increase in 'safe' levels of radiation for children

 Protest march in Tokyo about the Fukashima nuclear accident

Protest about the Fukashima nuclear power accident in Tokyo.

Friends of the Earth Japan want the Japanese government to reverse their decision to increase the level of "safe" radiation exposure to children.

Bali global climate change day of action

Large column of protesters with placards in a city street.

Group Members take global warming message to US Embassy in London. Photo: ecass Global Climate Campaign

Global Day of Action on Climate Change

8 December 2007 - London

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