FoEM Campaigns

Anti-Nuclear Campaign
The Anti-Nuclear campaign opposes all aspects of the nuclear cycle.
Active campaigns currently include:
Existing uranium mines Ranger (NT), Beverley and Olympic Dam (SA). Plans for a new nuclear reactor in Sydney (Lucas Heights). The irradiation plant at Narangba in SE QLD and the nationwide use of food irradiation.
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Forest Network
The Forest Network are a group of volunteers within Friends of the Earth(FOEFN) Melbourne, Australia. who believe in the intrinsic value of all species and landscapes present on the Earth.

We are committed to the promotion and protection of native forests and timber production methods that rehabilitate degraded lands.

We aim to protect high conservation value forests and promote the shift to an ecologically viable wood products industry in Australia. Our aim is to preserve all the values of native forests in a way that ensures the continued healthy functioning of all of the processes of native forest ecosystems.
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Barmah-Millewa
Yorta Yorta Country extends from near Echuca to just west of Albury-Wodonga along Dhungalla (the Murray River). Prior to the European invasion, their sustainable land management practices facilitated the flourishing of diverse ecosystems. Included in this land are the Barmah and Millewa forests with the Murray River running through the middle. As well as its cultural significance to the Yorta Yorta, this forest is of significant value for its wealth of biodiversity. The Barmah - Millewa collective are working with the Yorta Yorta Nation to achieve a Barmah - Millewa jointly managed conservation reserve.

This collective is also working with the Traditional Indigenous Owners of other red gum wetland areas, towards developing a system of Jointly Managed National Parks in Victoria along the Murray.
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Reclaim Globalisation
Reclaim Globalisation campaigns to ensure that globalisation meets the needs of communities and the environment. Free trade, the world bank, and corporate crimes that harm communities and the environment all come into our sights.

In 2005 we will be working to challenge the push for free trade in the pacific. Secondly we will be challenging the harmful impacts of free trade on natural resources (like fish and forests) and the people who depend upon them.

We are a small campaign collective and we rely on the involvement of people like you to make a difference.
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Eco-Tibet
The EcoTibet working group supports Tibetans in speaking up for sustainable development and the protection of their environment in the international community.

Tibet is home to the highest mountains and plateaus in the world with a breathtaking diversity of alpine plants and precious animals such as the rare snow leopard and the wild yak. The rivers which start in Tibet flow across the Asian continent and include the mighty Yangtze, Brahmaputra, and Mekong. Tibetan culture is rich in traditional knowledge about sustainable ways of living in this unique environment and Tibetans have a strong spiritual connection to the land.
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Climate Justice
Friends of the Earth, Australia launched its national Climate Justice Campaign in 2001.

In launching this campaign Friends of the Earth Australia has identified the following key principles in relation to climate change impacts and politics:

• We recognise that climate change is an environmental issue that has a human rights impact.
• We recognise that climate change is caused by systemic inequalities in global resource allocation and use. We aim for a global solution to the threat of climate change based on a fair share of sustainable resource use for all people.
• We aim to raise community awareness about climate change and its causes. We conduct research into the systemic causes and effects of climate change, both within Australia and globally.
• We encourage planned action which targets government and corporate activity that threatens our climate and perpetuates climate injustice. We are part of a national alliance and international network of climate justice campaigners.
• We are committed to creating an Asia-Pacific-Oceania alliance for climate justice that works towards an equitable share of environmental space for all.
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Food Co-op
Open 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday
10am - 4pm Saturday

The food co-op is an ethical trader providing affordable, low packaged (bulk) food, fruit and vegetables, health and eco-cleaning products. Our particular emphasis is to provide natural, organic produce that is grown and prepared locally - preferably by small companies and producers.

By purchasing goods through our store you are not only helping yourself but also Friends o f the Earth and the environment. The dynamic volunteer roster makes the co-op a fun community centre where skills and knowledge are constantly exchanged.
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BookShop
The Friends of the Earth melbourne Bookshop provides a diverse range of information on environmental and social justice issues. We are volunteer based and can always utilise more hands! If you are interested in helping out, get in touch!

We are specialists in literature on the following topics:

• environment - including deep ecology
• flora & fauna
• genetics
• forestry
• activism & philosophy
• eco-travel
• aboriginal and indigenous issues
• permaculture
• biodynamic & organic gardening
• alternative technology & sustainable living

Sustainability
The Sustainability Working Group was formed in June 2005 to foster imaginative discussions of sustainability by FoE members and supporters, and develop a people's vision of sustinability. We meet via an online forum hosted by the Australian Sustainability Network and get together every few months for weekend workshops.

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