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New CEO Aims to Energize Friends of the Earth

10/4/2025

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Asad Rehman has been appointed chief executive of Friends of the Earth, the UK’s largest environmental campaigning network.
Friends of the Earth has over 250,000 supporters and focuses on environmental and climate justice.
Rehman aims to mobilize local groups to address climate change and inequality via organizing.
Critics acknowledge his campaign skills but question his organizing abilities.

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Story summary

Asad Rehman has been appointed chief executive of Friends of the Earth, the UK’s largest environmental campaigning network.
Friends of the Earth has over 250,000 supporters and focuses on environmental and climate justice.
Rehman aims to mobilize local groups to address climate change and inequality via organizing.
Critics acknowledge his campaign skills but question his organizing abilities.