France

Friends of the Earth France is a non-profit organization without allegiance to any political or religious associations. Since its creation in 1970, it has been an active contributor to the French ecologist movement. It is a grassroots organization with 1500 members organized into 21 local groups throughout France.

Friends of the Earth France publishes a tri-monthly magazine which informs its members about its current campaigns.

Friends of the Earth France works towards the advent of truly sustainable societies in the North as well as in the South and is taking action through campaigns and negotiations at local, national and international levels.

The main campaigns of Friends of the Earth France are currently focused on:

• Protecting the rainforests.
• International Financial Institutions (IFIs).
• Agriculture, biotechnologies and GMOs.
• Sustainable production and consumption/Ecoproduction
• Climate, energy and transport
• Nuclear issues.

Its membership of Friends of the Earth International increases its effectiveness. Being linked with the Friends of the Earth International network provides an invaluable local, national and international approach for peaceful mobilisation. This dynamic is essential in order to overcome the lack of responsiveness and capacity of governments and economic leaders.

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