Directory of Talks and Training
Many talks, workshops and training sessions are delivered regularly via Zoom. You may also find links to recordings of previously given sessions to watch at your leisure.
- The World We Want
- Intro to XR
- Get Involved
- Prepare for Action
- Know Your Rights
- XR Meeting Facilitation
- Outreach Training
- Disability Access Training
- Action Support Training
- Arrestee & Legal Support Training
- Regenerative Cultures Sessions
- SOS (Self Organising Systems)
- Community Building Workshops
- Media & Messaging Training
- Tech Support Sessions and Training
- Citizens' Assemblies Talks
- Rebellion Academy
- The Science
- Prepare for Action Resources
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.
New to XR? Join our Intro to XR talk.
Ready to get active? Register for a Get Involved session.
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.
Support
If you or anyone you know, would like to support the development and delivery of our talks, please donate here. Thank you in advance.
Summary
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.
- 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
Intro to XR
An introduction to Extinction Rebellion
Want to do something that makes a difference in the biggest crisis humankind currently faces? Then this friendly, online talk is for you. Join us to find out who we are, what we do, why and how! The talk lasts about 60 minutes with an optional 15 mins at the end for in depth questions and discussion.
This session covers:
- What is Extinction Rebellion about? What do we want?
- What is Non Violent Direct Action and why do we use it?
- What are our principles and values? What brings us together?
- How are we organised?
If you haven’t used Zoom before, check out this short tutorial.
What next?
To learn more about the different ways you can take action in XR register for one of our Get Involved sessions.
You can also register for one of our Prepare for Action workshops to learn more about keeping safe at actions on the streets.
If you have any questions, please email us on volunteer@extinctionrebellion.uk.
Get Involved
We would love to meet you!
Join our informal online interactive session - Get Involved - where we guide you through options for getting involved with XRUK, including how you can volunteer or join an action or group.
Find more info in the Get Involved book, linked to the training session.
Explore our Resources
If you would like to become an 'Explorer' to deepen your understanding of XR and find out how you can get more involved, let us know during the Get Involved session or email volunteer@extinctionrebellion.uk and we will send you a link to our Explorer Resources list.
Our Resources have been described as...
“Inspiring, brilliant, rigorous, intelligent”
The Explorer Resources use various platforms:
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ZOOM: Information on how to register
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REBEL TOOLKIT
This is XRUK’s amazing online resource library, the platform you're using right now! It's accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world. -
REBELLION ACADEMY
This is our online learning platform, offering a range of interactive study sessions. Every time you complete a session, you get a badge... okay, it's a virtual one but it's still a badge!
If you have any other questions about getting involved with XRUK, please email us on volunteer@extinctionrebellion.uk.
Prepare for Action
The Prepare for Action Training
This training is essential for anyone who wants to stay safe whilst exercising their right to create change through peaceful civil disobedience.
The workshop is in video format backed up by information on the Rebel Toolkit and facilitator notes. COMING SOON!
The video offers a mix of information, discussion and practice. By the end, you will have an understanding of how our methods work, how we organise, how we stay safe and support each other. It also includes disabled people's rights to protest and at a protest.
The video workshop can run in tandem with national action briefings and can also be shared with allies and partners to support collaborative actions.
There are links to basic protest law for England and Cymru Wales, and we recommend reading this information for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire Ireland.
The video training will be available soon, in the meantime, you can request training via email: pfa@extinctionrebellion.uk
In-person training may be available locally. Check with your local or regional group. To find contact details, use the UK Local Group map.
If you have any questions, please email us on: pfa@extinctionrebellion.uk.
Post Training Resources
Coming soon!
Know Your Rights
What is this training about?
Know Your Rights provides essential information on your rights at protests, your rights when talking to the police, your rights when being searched, and your rights when being arrested. It covers the law for England and Wales. If you are taking part in an action elsewhere, your local or regional XR group should be able to provide information.
Who is this training for?
Anyone who wants to attend an XR action or protest, no matter whether you intend to be arrested or not.
Format
Training can be found on the Rebellion Academy or via Zoom (online) through Green and Black Cross.
When?
Take the Know Your Rights (2024) training in your own time on the Rebellion Academy or on Zoom with Green and Black Cross. Upcoming sessions are advertised on their website here.
If you have any questions, please email Arrestee & Legal Support on als@extinctionrebellion.uk.
XR Meeting Facilitation
This training is run by our Self Organising Systems Circle.
Meetings are an important part of the XR culture, but because it’s XR, we do things a little differently from what you're probably used to.
TRAINING FOR PARTS 1, 2 & 3 ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. SEE BELOW FOR CONTACT DETAILS.
Introduction to Meetings (part 1)
Introduction to Meetings: a core training that everyone should attend. Come to this essential training and you will:
- Understand how our meetings work
- See how our principles and values are reflected in how we work together
- Learn how to be, what to say and when to say it in our meetings
- Learn how to use an agenda document
- Find out about the SOS and how the movement works
Facilitation Training (parts 2 & 3)
More in-depth training designed for those who want to be able to run meetings in a safe, accessible and productive way. This training is offered to people after they have attended the Introduction to Meetings training.
Contacting Self-Organising Systems Circle
Email for training queries: uksos-trainings@protonmail.com
Email general: sos@extinctionrebellion.uk
Mattermost: SOS Reception
Outreach Training
Drawing on the latest research from Climate Outreach as well as the work of Sarah Stein Lubrano and David Graeber, this workshop will be useful for both experienced and new outreachers.
When training is available, you can REGISTER HERE.
What is this training about?
We will look at:
- What the current research is telling us about effective ways to engage with people on the climate and ecological emergency.
- Which messages resonate with different demographics.
- What motivates people to take action.
Watch a recording of a previous workshop
Video of Street Outreach Skills training (NOTE: this isn't same as current training).
If you have any questions, please email us on actions.outreach@extinctionrebellion.uk.
Disability Access Training
This training is run by XR Disabled Rebel Network (DRN).
To request training or ask any questions, please email us on wellbeing+drh@extinctionrebellion.uk
View the slides from this training here.
Also see the Facebook page of XR Disabled Rebel Network (DRN).
Action Support Training
Head over to Action Support book for all information on Action Support training such as stewarding, well-being, roadtaking and more.
Arrestee & Legal Support Training
Witnessing an Arrest
In the absence of trained Legal Observers (LOs) it can be very important for as many rebels as possible to have the skills needed to Witness Arrest.
If there are no LOs witnessing an arrest, then it is important for bystanders to step in to witness the arrest and make sure that the rights of the arrestee are being upheld.
To learn about how to Witness Arrest, read this page from Informed Dissent and watch this short video.
Back Office, Police Station Supporter, and Police Station Support Coordinator
Trainings for these roles can be found on this page.
If you have any other questions, please email als@extinctionrebellion.uk
Regenerative Cultures Sessions
The sessions listed here are all on Zoom and everyone is welcome.
Communication that Connects
These sessions run monthly, on different themes. Each session lasts 1hr 15 mins.
More than skills this is a paradigm shift into presence, which is a quality of compassionate Being. Moving away from 'having', 'getting' and 'owning' and moving towards honouring, sharing and appreciating.
In the service of this shift we invite skills in empathic listening, honest expression, connecting, appreciating and gratitude, uncovering shared values and shared vision.
- For those that appreciate an open mind within a culture of reflection and learning.
- Straightforward and immediately applicable.
- Cultivating a grounded safety through sensory awareness.
- Develop your skills in connecting through communication.
- We will develop a community of connection practices together.
Facilitators are Jen and K2.
Connecting Through Life Stories
REGISTER HERE
These are monthly workshops, usually on the first Tuesday of the month from 7pm. Each session lasts 1 hr 15 mins, plus an optional 30 minutes at the end to learn how to run this workshop yourself. For more information on this, click here.
We can do amazing things when we come together as a united force and hold together through the many difficulties we face. This means building good, strong relationships with each other and learning how to reach out and build relationships with the wider population.
Facilitators are Karl & Alima.
OMBRA workshops
OMBRA is Oppression, Movement Building and our Relationships as Activists. This interactive workshop runs for 3 hrs and includes space for personal sharing and experience of practical tools.
We are members of XR looking at why, when people come together to bring about change, too often we end up fighting each other rather than working together.
For example, how do we address oppression (such as classism, sexism, racism, etc.) in ways that don't create further division? How do we rebuild relationships and trust that have been broken?
Facilitators are Karl & Alima.
If you have any questions, please email us on ombraworkshop@gmail.com.
Qigong
TO REGISTER, please contact xr.regenerativeculture@gmail.com You will be sent the Zoom link to attend.
Qigong takes place weekly on Wednesdays from 5.30-6.30pm.
It is a practical session of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing and meditation, for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.
Regenerative Cultures recorded sessions
XR Regenerative Cultures run a wide variety of talks and training sessions, many of which have been recorded.
What is this Regenerative Cultures thing? In this recorded workshop we define and explore regenerative cultures.
More videos can be found on this Youtube Playlist:
- Roots of Regenerative Culture
- Deep Listening
- Exploring Intuition
- Storytelling for Effective Activism
- Sacred Activism
- Touching Earth
- Pranayama & Yoga Nidra
- What is this Regenerative Cultures thing?
This list will grow as more sessions are delivered and uploaded.
If you have any questions, please email us on xr.regenerativeculture@gmail.com.
SOS (Self Organising Systems)
Register for Training
REGISTER HERE for upcoming training sessions.
If no dates are available,
register your interest here.
We offer the following full training sessions:
SOS Basics Training
An essential training for co-ordinators of XRUK circles (sometimes called central circles), this session explains
- how SOS is used in these circles
- the basics of mandates
- integrated decision making
- XRUK's structure
SOS Intermediate Training
Also essential for co-ordinators of UK circles, this session is for anyone who has already attended the basics training. It goes into more detail about the complexities of SOS and how it works.
SOS Drop-ins
If you don't want to attend a full training session, but have a few queries about SOS, pop along to this monthly session, you can find the link in the header of SOS reception channel on Mattermost.
SOS for Local Groups
A new training that will explain how SOS can be used in your local group, without going into detail about the more complex way SOS is used in XRUK circles. If you are interested in this - please get in touch (contact details below).
If you have questions, please email us on uksos-trainings@protonmail.com. Or you can contact us on the SOS reception channel on Mattermost.
Community Building Workshops
There are now four different workshops on offer!
These workshops were successfully piloted in 2025. They will continue to develop, with more resources for groups to run workshops themselves as well as being run by members of the Community Building circle.
For full details and to request a workshop, visit this page on Community Building Workshops.
The Community Building circle has created a comprehensive resource on this topic, and you can find the book here.
If you have any questions, you can:
- message the Community Building Reception channel
- talk to your Nation/Region 'Gardener'
- email CommunityConnectors@protonmail.me
Nottingham - Oct 2025
Media & Messaging Training
Press Release Training
Although this training runs quite regularly, you can watch a recorded version here.
Spokesperson Training
You can find resources on Becoming a Spokesperson for XR here.
Tech Support Sessions and Training
There is a whole shelf of support covering the whole world of XR Tech and Data needs, but this page here specifically points you toward videos and Zoom sessions for support and training.
Tech Support Drop-in
Are you struggling with tech and in particular XR communication platforms, e.g. Mattermost, Cloud or the Hub? If you have quick questions or need general tech support, please drop in and get them answered (hopefully!).
Tuesdays 6-6.30pm - Quick Questions (30mins)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89528558324
Meeting ID: 895 2855 8324
Passcode: 278766
Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm - Questions and Training (1 hr)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89528558324
Meeting ID: 895 2855 8324
Passcode: 278766
Video Guides to help with The Hub & Mattermost
You can see a whole range of video guides to help with The Hub and Mattermost in the Tech and Data section of the Toolkit.
Presentations - Choosing and Using XRUK Digital Tools
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XRUK Cloud (or watch a video here)
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Big Blue Button vs Zoom (or watch a video here)
If you have any questions, please email us on tech@rebellion.earth
Citizens' Assemblies Talks
What is a Citizens' Assembly? Introduction to XR's 3rd Demand
Watch the video here to learn more about why our 3rd Demand makes us different and how a Citizens' Assembly on the climate and ecological crises could create the radical change we need.
Around the World in Eight Citizens' Assemblies
Watch this talk about the previous success of Citizens' Assemblies around the world.
Find more info here about all the different kinds of assemblies.
If you have any questions, please email us on assemblies@extinctionrebellion.uk.
Rebellion Academy
What is Rebellion Academy?
It is a learning environment of training sessions that you can work through, in your own time, at your own pace. It includes audio versions you can listen to, e.g. while out walking. New trainings are constantly being created. If there is anything you feel is missing please contact us.
Rebellion Academy is not a calendar of training sessions, or a place for networking. XRUK offers interactive training with speakers while the Academy provides short courses to do by yourself on a range of topics, with videos and interactive quizzes to help you learn more about all things XR. Experienced Rebels can use Rebellion Academy to refresh their memories or catch up on training they have missed.
How to Access Rebellion Academy
Visit https://academy.extinctionrebellion.uk/.
Introductory Video
What's the difference between Rebellion Academy and the Rebel Toolkit?
Some information may be share on both but
the Academy is a learning environment, with videos and interactive training. Use this to ensure you have completed a training session;
the Toolkit is a collection of web pages, like a Wiki, with links to resources. Use this if you are looking for information or links.
First time using Rebellion Academy?
You can either search directly for a training you're looking for, or you can try our quiz to find out which trainings might be most relevant to you.
They are all linked in our Dashboard.
Dashboard
This is the main page where you can access training, search for information, see what courses you have completed, get help etc.
This section lets you filter trainings by type, e.g. 'LOCAL GROUPS' will show you all trainings suitable for Local Group members.
You can also see a full list of trainings, or search for a particular one.
Do I need to sign up?
Some courses are available to anyone without sign up but most are for 'Rebels' so you will need to Sign Up or Login.
It’s easy to create your own Rebellion Academy account by clicking 'Sign Up'.
If you're already using The Hub, you can use your Hub account, via the button below with the red arrow::
Benefits of Rebellion Academy
- It is always available whenever or wherever you have time to do some learning.
- It is constantly evolving to provide more trainings.
- If you feel there is a course needed you can request it, or even create it yourself.
- If you complete a training you get a badge.
- You can work through courses in your own time including in several sittings.
- Each training has interactive elements so you can engage with the material you’re learning about.
We’d love your feedback on Rebellion Academy. You can drop us a comment here.
You can also use this link to ask questions.
The Science
The Climate and Nature Emergencies
This is a small selection of suggestions to connect to this topic:
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The National Emergency Briefings (from Nov 2025) tell the truth about the climate and nature emergencies.
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Guardian article - comment on the National Security Assessment from Geroge Monbiot, 27th January 2026
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A brilliant climate literacy 'zine to read/download/print - by Susi Arnott.
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Themed reading lists from Writers Rebel.
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Dr Emily Grossmans's e-book Emergency on Planet Earth on our website. (Please note that this work was done in 2020).
Prepare for Action Resources
Hello and Welcome! Thank you for attending the Prepare for Action [PfA] Workshop. PfA is one of the foundations workshops that will help you to get the most out of Extinction Rebellion. We hope that you found it both informative and thought-provoking. This is where you will find further information, the links that we mention during the video and comprehensive guidance for facilitators.
Prepare for Action Training
This training is essential for anyone who wants to stay safe whilst exercising their right to create change through peaceful civil disobedience.
If you are thinking of running a PfA session please see the comprehensive notes for facilitators.
We have taken great care to give you the most up to date information so that you know how to safely take Nonviolent Direct Action. It would be greatly appreciated if you would make a donation to XR using this link so that we may continue our work.
We always strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you have any questions or comments or would like to request a Prepare for Action workshop, please email us at PfA@extinctionrebellion.uk.
The workshop is in video format backed up by information on the Rebel Toolkit and facilitator notes. COMING SOON!
It includes a mix of information, discussion and practice. By the end, you will have an understanding of how our methods work, how we organise, how we stay safe and support each other. It also includes disabled people's rights to protest and at a protest.
The PfA workshop can run in tandem with national action briefings and can also be shared with allies and partners to support collaborative actions.
There are links to basic protest law for England and Cymru Wales, and we recommend reading this information for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire Ireland.
The video training will be available soon, in the meantime, you can request training via email: pfa@extinctionrebellion.uk
In-person training may be available locally. Check with your local or regional group. To find contact details, use the UK Local Group map.
If you have any questions, please email us on: pfa@extinctionrebellion.uk.
Post Training Resources
Coming soon!
Post Training Information
Hello and Welcome! This page is for people who attended a Prepare for Action workshop. Your facilitator will have given you the link to this page where you will find all of the information referred to during the video.
Nonviolent Direct Action or Peaceful Civil Disobedience is one of the foundations that will help you to get the most out of XR. We hope that you found it informative and thought-provoking.
Links to
- OMBRA
- Principles and values rebel code
- Training to be an action supporter
- Know your Rights training
- Sources of protest law information
- The disability rights to protest guide
Most people will have done this workshop as a part of a group. Although it is OK for a person to watch this video alone, much of the value of being a part of a facilitated group will have been missed. You will find PfA workshop dates here.(https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/image-1778055952499.png)](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/image-1778055952499.png)
We have taken great care to given you the most up to date information, so that you know how to safely take Non violent Direct action. It would be greatly appreciated if you would make a donation to XR using this link so that we may continue our work.
If you have any questions or would like to contact us you can email us here.
If you want to watch the video again in your own time here is the YouTube link.
You can also use this link to share the video with other people.
If you are interested in running PfA workshops there is guidance for facilitators here. Or you can contact us here if you want to request one run by our trainers.
If you have never been to the Rebel Toolkit before here is an explainer.
What's Next?
Thinking about joining XR?
If you want to know more about joining XR go toour welcome shelf.
Where is my nearest group?
If you are wondering what to do next you can find your nearest group or community here and your nearest action here.
Other training that complements PfA are I2XR, GI and TWWW and can be found here.
How can I help?
If you are an experienced trainer and want to get involved you can contact us here
We have taken great care to given you the most up to date information, so that you know how to safely take Non violent Direct action. It would be greatly appreciated if you would make a donation to XR using this link so that we may continue our work.
If you have any questions or would like to contact us you can email us
If you want to watch the video again in your own time here is the YouTube link. You can also use this link to share the video with other people.
If you have never been to the Rebel Toolkit before here is an explainer.
Allies: Prepare for Action
This page is for you if you are part of an organisation allied to Extinction Rebellion’s [XR] Three Demands. You are welcome to use this video with your own organisation or group if you are planning a Nonviolent Direct Action [NVDA].
We take great care to make sure that the content including the legal section is correct. If you make any modifications you must make it clear that the content is not endorsed by Extinction Rebellion.
You are welcome to use this video with your members, especially if you are planning to collaborate with us. It will help us all to work together and keep each other safe.
You will find your local XR group on this map, or you can contact us using the link below. The facilitator notes will help you to get the most out of the session.
We have taken great care to given you the most up to date information, so that you know how to safely take Nonviolent Direct action. It would be greatly appreciated if you would make a donation to XR using this link so that we may continue our work.
If you have any questions or would like to contact us you can email us
If you have never been to the Rebel Toolkit before here is an explainer.
Guidance for PfA facilitators
Facilitators are the 'third trainer' alongside the speakers in the video.
They are essential to the experience of the attendees, from organising the group, leading discussions and practices, and giving post session information.
Using the comprehensive video and guidance for facilitators means that anyone can organise a PfA workshop. This might be to help with:
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local or region groups
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onboarding new rebels
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preparing for action
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planning an action with allied organsations