Global Climate Movement - A climate movement

Ever get the feeling no one is listening to us?

We research the science, find solutions, publish reports, educate and protest, and yet the largest, life-threatening, long-term crisis the world has ever known is still, at best, a secondary issue for most people, companies, and governments.

Here we are. On the cusp of unacceptable failure.

There has to be a better way.

And there is....

We can shape the climate movement into an unstoppable force for a better future.

Think Like a Movement

The first step is to acknowledge that we are a movement.

Like the civil rights. feminist, and gay rights movements before us, we are a social movement. We are people the world over calling out for leadership and action.

We are also unique. The climate movement started with scientists, was amplified by environmentalists, has become a field of professional expertise, and has found champions in corporations, governments, and the United Nations.

Together: all of us – people, experts, leaders, organizations, companies, and governments.

We are a global climate movement: supporting each other and collaborating towards common goals.

Unstoppable: empowering leadership and action, and rendering opposition irrelevant.

Here's what we have, and what we know.

We already have a movement.

We are citizens, NGOs, experts, governments, companies, and coordinating bodies. We are amazingly strong.

We have common ground.

For all the complexity of climate change and climate action, we have common values and goals, and a commitment to work together.

We have all the resources we need.

We already have scientists, governments, companies, solutions experts, innovators, and others working to find solutions.

We need public support.

We can’t get there without deep, long-lasting public support. Everything we do needs to help people be resilient, save money, and live better.

We face strong opposition.

There are those who benefit from the status quo and who see political or economic benefit from sowing social discord. They are our primary foe.

We need to be focused.

We need to focus on the drivers of change, support and empower each other, find creative ways to engage people, and collaborate in finding solutions that make sense.

Here's what we need, and how we get there.

To get the world to act on climate change we need:

1. A strong social mandate

based on common values of caring for each other and the planet, and
a foundation of common cause connecting climate action with a better future

which leads to…

2. Strong government and corporate leadership

based on a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions from every level of government and every corporation
supported by experts and peer networks

which leads to…

3. Strong climate plans

that stimulate action for net-zero emissions, climate resilience and a better future
that integrate climate action with economic development and social benefit

which leads to…

4. Our best chance to minimize climate change and create a better future for all.

To achieve these steps, we need:

1. Coordination

Common goals: A future that is net-zero, resilient and better
a common plan, with common steps to achieving our goals
Common campaigns, with global to local adaptability

2. Collaboration

between climate groups
across sectors and interests
empowering action in common cause
sharing ideas and resources freely

3. Creativity

in strategic planning
in marketing and campaigns
in integrated climate solutions

Which leads to two important questions:

How can a global climate movement help?
How can you help?

What is the global climate movement?

We are already a movement. The only question is whether we make it a better.

What is a movement?

Nobody owns a movement. It just is.

A movement forms around common cause; in this case, solving climate change.

Anyone and any organization or institution can be a “member” of the climate movement. This includes individuals, climate experts, organizations, companies and business leaders, and governments and politicians. This is a global movement, from small communities and organizations up to nation states and everything inbetween.

If you are part of the climate movement, you probably share common commitments, such as:

We are fully committed to achieving a future that is net-zero, resilient, and better for all
We will work together to remove barriers to action
We will work together to find fast, yet smooth pathways to achieve our goals
We will work together to help implement climate solutions

Members can promote their commitments and activities that support climate leadership and action as their contribution to the movement.

Not everyone will agree on all things. The important thing is that we agree on the common cause and the commitment to help each other.

How can we make it unstoppable?

1. Focus

Keep our eyes on the prize: solving climate change.

2. Be strategic.
Focus on the key steps to achieving our goal:

the social mandate
leadership
transition pathways
solutions people want

3. Play to our strengths
We are an incredibly diverse and talented movement. Each of us has our areas of expertise and abilities that can help the climate movement:

engage and enlist public support
challenge companies and governments to be climate leaders
organize communities and networks around leaderhip and transition pathways
advise and support the development of pathways and solutions
support leadership and action.

4. Collaborate.
Collaboration is key, not just between like-minded members, but in ways that help us all be part of the solution.

5. Be creative
Anyone can propose movement-based campaigns to promote common objectives. Whether they fly depends on who wants to support them.

Next steps and how you can help.

;There are plenty of ways that we can all help, from individuals and local groups to international organizations and climate leaders. Here’s three examples:

Think like a movement
Think of how your actions can empower others to lead. As individuals, our votes, purchases, and actions create the demand for government and corporate leadership, which in turn can lead to products and services that can make climate action easy, affordable, and desirable.

Spread the word
Talk about the global climate movement on social media and to your friends, and colleagues. Match fear with hope. There are all kinds of people, organizations, and governments around the world working on solutions to climate change. Join us.

Build a campaign
What if we all worked together to build the global climate movement? Maybe set a target for every government, every company and everyone to be part of the global climate movement by the end of 2025? We could build the social mandate for climate leadership and action and promote 100% commitment to net-zero targets and climate plans.

Keep going...

See The Plan for five steps and twelve actions that can make up a movement plan.

See the Campaigns page for ideas on how to turn the plan into action.

See the Blog for articles that tease out key concepts and ideas.

Ever get the feeling no one is listening to us?

There has to be a better way.

And there is....

We can shape the climate movement into an unstoppable force for a better future.

Think Like a Movement

Here's what we have, and what we know.

We already have a movement.

We have common ground.

We have all the resources we need.

We need public support.

We face strong opposition.

We need to be focused.

Here's what we need, and how we get there.

To get the world to act on climate change we need:

To achieve these steps, we need:

Which leads to two important questions:

What is the global climate movement?

We are already a movement. The only question is whether we make it a better.

What is a movement?

How can we make it unstoppable?

Next steps and how you can help.

Keep going...

All In

Minor, Major and Catastrophic Change:

A World That Cares

Movement-Based Social Marketing

Ever get the feeling no one is listening to us?

There has to be a better way.And there is....We can shape the climate movement into an unstoppable force for a better future.

Think Like a Movement

Here's what we have, and what we know.

We already have a movement.

We have common ground.

We have all the resources we need.

We need public support.

We face strong opposition.

We need to be focused.

Here's what we need, and how we get there.

To get the world to act on climate change we need:

To achieve these steps, we need:

Which leads to two important questions:

What is the global climate movement?

We are already a movement. The only question is whether we make it a better.

What is a movement?

How can we make it unstoppable?

Next steps and how you can help.

Keep going...

All In

Minor, Major and Catastrophic Change:

A World That Cares

Movement-Based Social Marketing

There has to be a better way.

And there is....

We can shape the climate movement into an unstoppable force for a better future.