The World We Want
The World We Want
SPREAD THE HOPE!
An uplifting talk that shows a better world is possible and how we can help build it together. Feel paralysed by the doom and gloom? We have the antidote!
✅ No activism experience needed ✅ Practical steps you can start today ✅ Hopeful, not heavy
💬 The talk takes approx. 1hr with an additional 15 mins for discussion and questions.
To join The World We Want online talk or if you were inspired by the talk and would like to become a speaker, register for either HERE.
🔹 Your friend who’s “too busy” because they feel overwhelmed
🔹 Your neighbour who says “it’s too late”
🔹 Your family who want to do something but don't know where to begin
🔹 Anyone who’s tired of feeling powerless
Resources and Further Information
If you've attended the talk and / or want resources and further information so that you can start taking action right away, check out this page on the Rebel Toolkit.
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The World We Want | Resources and Further Information
The World We Want talk is an antidote to the doom and gloom that many of us feel about the climate and ecological emergency, and the terrifying reality of natural disasters we either experience or watch live on the news. The talk shows you that a world worth living in is possible and provide you with tangible actions you can start taking today to make that world a reality.
To join The World We Want online talk or if you were inspired by the talk and would like to become a speaker, register for either HERE.
Below is a brief reminder of the key parts of the talk, links to further resources and links shared in the Zoom chat during the talk.
Summary
- We started by inviting you to imagine what kind of world you want.
- We looked at what kind of world we have now and then explored how possible it is to bridge the gap between the two.
- We looked at how ordinary people can make change and showed how this has been done in the past.
Takeaway Messages
- This is an emergency!
- There is a desirable world to be won - but the promise of that world currently hangs in the balance.
- We can all contribute to making it a reality.
Resources
The talk has been thoroughly fact-checked; you can see our sources and read more on any topic in this Evidence and Further Reading document.
Next Steps
- Join or find out more about Extinction Rebellion:
- National Emergency Briefing:
- Watch the short films, call for a televised screening, find out how to host a screening, print Community Building zines and more here.
- Find out more about Doughtnut Economics.
- Join or find out more about other environmental groups: there are so many! We suggest doing an online search to find the right one for you, but here are a few to get you started:
- Insure our Future global network: a campaign pressuring the insurance industry to stop insuring new oil and gas - engaging students in the UK.
- Wildlife & Countryside Link: bringing together their members on issues of common concern and to present a clear, consistent message to Government, opinion leaders and the general public.
- United for Climate Justice: a platform of several climate and social justice movements, established in 2023.
- Join or find out more about assemblies and other pro-democracy groups:
- Extinction Rebellion Assemblies
- Extinction Rebellion Citizens' Assembly
- Humanity Project UK
- Assemble and their House of the People campaign
Useful Links
Some of you may have found out about this talk via the Rebellion Broadcast on Telegram. It is a vital space for staying up-to-date with what’s happening across the UK for Extinction Rebellion and allies.
- Join the Rebellion Broadcast on Telegram
Extinction Rebellion Actions and Events
The Actions Map is useful for finding in-person actions and events near you and the Events Calendar shows both in-person and online actions and events, like The World We Want talk!
- Watch a recording of The World We Want talk.
If you have questions or need further support, email volunteer@extinctionrebellion.uk