The Global Climate Strike has shown we have the people power we need to solve the climate crisis and end the age of fossil fuels.
But what happens next is up to us. The biggest climate mobilisation in history simply won’t be enough if it stops this week and people just go home.
Are you willing to use your power to keep up the pressure?
Here’s how you can keep up the fight after the Global Climate Strike.
This campaign is in the final stretch. The European Investment Bank wants to stop financing fossil fuels. But the bank needs the EU finance ministers to approve the decisions. Sign the petition to help put pressure on the bank’s board:
Facebook claims to be committed to reducing its carbon footprint, but its willingness to accept money from the companies causing climate breakdown says otherwise. That’s why we’re calling on Facebook to reject the fossil fuel industry’s dirty ad money. Add your name:
We know that to keep global warming below 1.5°C, coal, oil and gas need to stay in the ground. That means no fracking — not in South Africa, not anywhere. Our movement is ready and more determined than ever to fight fossil fuels. Add your voice to the call to the minister of mineral resources to #BanFracking in South Africa:
Join a local group near you. Our movement grows from the grassroots. Use our map to find local groups near you, or consider starting your own.
#PacificPawa (EN) – Call on your local institutions to make a pledge by 2020 to transition to 100% renewable energy.
Cero Fósiles (ES) – No new coal power project, oil or gas anywhere. A fair transition to 100% renewable energy for everyone.
Build a coal-free East Asia (EN) – Solutions are already available to reduce our dependence on coal. Now is the time to embrace clean renewable energy.
Cities For Life (UK) – Cities for Life is calling for climate action from cities across the EECCA region.
İklim İçin Kentler (TR) – Call for climate action from cities across Turkey.
Are you ready to step up and use your power? The climate crisis can feel complex and overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard to know what you can do about it. We’re holding online workshops to explore the most impactful actions you can take right now to join the movement for climate justice, whoever and wherever you are.
If you were inspired by the Global Climate Strike and want to gain some skills to campaign and organise in your own community, the online skill-ups have courses to get you started. Learn at your own pace with topics from movement building to divestment and more.
Starting October 7, Extinction Rebellion is organising 2 weeks of action and resistance.
Follow Fridays For Future or your local school strike groups for details as the School Strike movement continues to organise.