What is a Local Group?
We organise in small, autonomous groups distributed around the world. These groups are connected in a complex web that is constantly evolving as we grow and learn. We are working to build a movement that is participatory, decentralised, and inclusive.
A Local Group (LG) is a group of people that gather to create an Extinction Rebellion community presence in a local area by building support and taking action towards XR’s three demands. In this way, they are similar to traditional forms of community organising. A crucial difference is that XR local groups decentralise into different Working Groups as much as possible.
Principle 10: WE ARE BASED ON AUTONOMY AND DECENTRALISATION.
We collectively create the structures we need to challenge power. Anyone who follows our core Principles and Values can take action in the name of Extinction Rebellion.
OurFor structureeverything aimsyou need to empower anybodyknow to actrun asor partstart ofa XR,local sogroup, long as they agree to followsee our tenLocal coreGroup principles.Essentials You can read a summary of our Self-Organising System for more information. You can also read the full constitutionGuide. We are seeking a balance between being able to act quickly in response to fast-changing situations and being able to integrate the collective wisdom of multiple perspectives when needed.
Resources
New to XR? Check out theRebel Starter Pack!Looking for a Local Group?There may be one near you!
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