Environmental Movement Federation | Together with the Earth, with the Citizens

About us

Since its inception, the Federation of Environmental Movements has grown into the largest environmental organization in Asia based on its on-the-ground, popularity, and professionalism.
1990s Jirisan, Jeombongsan, Deogyusan protection, Sihwaho Lake, Donggang restoration (Donggang Dam), Gayasan golf course, stop nuclear decommissioning, Saemangeum restoration, West and southern coastal wetlands conservation, Demilitarized zone protection, Paldang water source protection, Nakdong River restoration, public waiting Investigation, anti-nuclear waste movement in Taiwan, and the restoration of Mt. Cheonseong in the 2000s, blanking the road through Gyeryongsan National Park, blanking out the Buan nuclear waste site, preserving the habitat of the Wonheungi toad in Cheongju, responding to an oil spill on the west coast, blanking out the Korean Peninsula Grand Canal, and responding to the Fukushima radiation leak. We are working hard to fulfill our role in the field. Currently, there are 54 grassroots local organizations that protect the field, and specialized organizations and cooperative organizations to enhance their professionalism and popularity, such as the Citizens Environment Research Center, Environmental Law Center, Monthly Living Together, Eco Co-op, and Citizen Environment Information Center. We are actively participating in international solidarity by participating in the Rio Conference to resolve global environmental issues such as opposing the use of nuclear materials, protecting endangered species and whales, and responding to climate change.
In 2002, we officially joined as a member of 'Friends of the Earth', one of the world's three largest environmental groups, and are working together to fulfill our global responsibilities as 'Friends of the Earth Korea'.