Global Justice

Action Pack to support the Social Justice focus month (May 2024), as outlined in the 2024 Actions Strategy.

What does global justice have to do with the climate crisis?

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Global Justice and climate justice are inherently linked as climate change devastates countries around the world but particularly in the global south. These countries have fewer resources for dealing with climate catastrophe and often have much more harsh punishments for climate activism.

We invite you to join us in May 2024 for a month of solidarity and direct action as part of the 2024 Actions Strategy. Though the battle doesn’t end there, these actions can be taken at any point by anyone.

Outlined in this pack are a few ideas and resources to help get your action planning juices flowing and give you some inspiration for actions you can do in your local area.

To achieve our goal of mass mobilisation, we need everyone, we need you. These Ideas are only suggestions and we encourage you to think about what affects your local community and how you can tie in your existing campaigns.

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What Does This Have To Do With The Climate and Ecological Emergency?

Countries in the global south are some of the first to feel the effects of climate breakdown and often get blamed for the rise in temperatures.

Yet it is high income global north countries who produce the majority of the cumulative greenhouse gas emissions.

This follows a history of colonisation and global unrest. Climate change exacerbates existing inequalities such as food & water scarcity, poverty and access to housing. This inturn makes it harder for low income countries to prepare for climate breakdown.

Conflict and arms trades, which are sadly so prevalent in our world today, also exacerbate the effects of climate change. There is already data that suggests that the number of conflicts is rising, along with the global temperature increase. This is a trend we are likely to see continue as the earth continues to heat, and the impacts of the climate emergency become more acute.

Potential Targets & Action Ideas

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Conflict & the Arms Trade

There are many conflicts happening across the globe as we speak. Peace is beneficial to all including the earth. It is estimated 5.5% of global emissions come from militarism, which is equivalent to 2.2 billion tons of CO2.

War & Peace Messaging Pack

Fundraising for Global South Activists

Activists in the global south have been protecting the earth for generations. They do not have the same access to resources as we do, let's help them out.

Fundraising Methods

To find out where to send the money contact The XRUK Rebel Hive at: hive@extinctionrebellion.uk

Collaborating with Other Countries

Collaborating with other countries to do actions that have a global impact is a great way to practise active solidarity.

To find out how to connect with other countries, contact the XRUK Rebel Hive at hive@extinctionrebellion.uk

Education

Outreach & Education is another great way to raise the alarm about the global effects of the climate & ecological emergency.

Rebel Toolkit Outreach Shelf

Other Ideas

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Take Action at Home

Check out these ideas to Take Action from Home, and use the Global Justice messaging page to plan your actions.

Messaging Global Justice Actions

Below are some messaging resources for the global justice theme.

War & Peace Messaging Guidelines

Leaflets

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Hashtags

More Media and Messaging Resources:

Make Your Action Visible

Rebel Toolkit: Make your group visible

How to do media for your action

Rebel Toolkit: How to do media for your action

Photography Tips

Rebel Toolkit: Photography & Videography

More Resources

Global Justice Reading

General Resources when Action Planning

2024 Actions Strategy

Check this out for details of which themes are happening when.

Planning Actions
Media & Messaging
Action Support

Questions? Contact Actions Circle