1.5°C = no new fossil fuels. The science is clear. To keep temperature rise below 1,5C, fossil fuels need to stay in the ground where they belong. So we’re going after banks.
The European financial sector plays a key role in funding new gas and coal projects around the world. Every year public and private banks fuel the climate crisis with 100’s of billions of euros.
Whether you are just starting out, or are already part of a campaign group, you can take action. The idea is simple: make the banks listen to climate science.
In the days directly after the release of the special report, between 8 and 17 October, we’ll be delivering 1.5°C messages to targets who are supporting the fossil fuel industry, or directly to the fossil fuel corportions.
1. Pick a target and prepare
If you’re short on time but keen to take action, below is a step by step guide with templates and materials to help you build an impactful action quickly.
By focusing on a common tactic, the human microphone, we can make our collective voices loud and clear.
2. Do the action and document it
Arrange a time to meet and a location a short walking distance away from your target. Run over the key parts of your plan once more, then off you go.
Try not to overthink things, keep it simple and take your time. Adrenaline can make you want to do things 10 times faster than normal, so remain grounded in your body and… breathe 🙂
3. Report back and debrief
As soon as your action is over share photos and videos on social media using #1o5C #gasdown #frackdown and send them to us so we can distribute and amplify them further.
Now celebrate and debrief with your team! A debrief can be super simple: ask everyone who was involved to share one thing they liked about how it was organised, and one thing they think could be improved for next time a similar action takes place. Then get planning for your next steps.
If you have registered your action you will receive a debrief survey afterwards.
If you’re still not sure watch our How-to Video below
Get started with your 1.5°C action