# 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 **<a href="https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/twww?source=rebeltoolkit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a>**

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 <a href="https://cloud.extinctionrebellion.uk/s/BMzcAjd23meoJZf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evidence and Further Reading</a> document.


#### ​Next Steps
- Join or find out more about Extinction Rebellion:
  - <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/explore-xr?source=TWWW_follow-up_email" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">'Intro to XR' talk and 'Get Involved' session</a>
* 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.](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/actions-packs-and-themes/page/national-emergency-briefing)
- Find out more about <a href="https://doughnuteconomics.org/about-doughnut-economics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doughtnut Economics.</a>
* 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:
  - <a href="https://global.insure-our-future.com/uk-students/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Insure our Future global network:</a> a campaign pressuring the insurance industry to stop insuring new oil and gas - engaging students in the UK.
  - <a href="https://wcl.org.uk/about.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wildlife & Countryside Link:</a> bringing together their members on issues of common concern and to present a clear, consistent message to Government, opinion leaders and the general public. 
  - <a href="https://ucj.global/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United for Climate Justice:</a> 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](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/shelves/03-assemblies)
  - Extinction Rebellion <a href="https://extinctionrebellion.uk/decide-together/citizens-assembly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citizens' Assembly</a>  
  - <a href="https://www.humanityproject.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Humanity Project UK</a> 
  - <a href="https://timetoassemble.org/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Assemble</a>​ and their <a href="https://www.houseofthepeople.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">House of the People</a> 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 <a href="https://t.me/rebellionbroadcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rebellion Broadcast</a> on Telegram

**Extinction Rebellion Actions and Events**<br>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!
- <a href="https://extinctionrebellion.uk/act-now/events/#tab-315641" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Map View</a> 
- <a href="https://extinctionrebellion.uk/act-now/events/#tab-315642" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Calendar View</a>

* Watch a recording of <a href="https://youtu.be/fQCm8fSd3zE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The World We Want</a> talk.


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