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Grab some colourful chalks and draw images or write messages about the climate crisis. This is a great way to get children involved on the street- as them to draw the things they love the most about our planet. Their parents may want to get involved too, but w...

A die-in is a peaceful, non-violent protest wherein participants lie on the ground for a specified amount of time: a solemn act that symbolises the kind of future we face without government action on the climate crisis. This can be spicy or not depending on th...

Discobedience is a flash mob action that can be done in a public place for maximum impact. “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees is commonly used, but it is up to you what song you choose. Instruction Video

Canary costumes have been used as attention grabbing props in lots of protests, although they are obviously the most directly linked to actions targeting coal mining. Ways to make the action more attention grabbing include: Play canary song through a PA syste...

This action is a clever play on plaques that show where famous people have lived. A similar design could be made out of cardboard and attached featuring the target of a local campaign. This is unlikely to result in arrest if discreet and made with removeable ...

Origami can be used to great effect to send messages to people in positions of power. This protest was outside The Home Office and was in support of migrant justice and climate refugees. A template was created and each boat contained a letter for Suella Braver...

This action was designed in Response to Keir Starmers negative outburst “I hate tree huggers!” Turn up at location/march/action with a real or metaphorical representation of a tree. Make a cardboard cut out of a tree to hug, carry a real tree branch/knitted t...

Raising the alarm on climate emergency (could be expanded for a March/protest or next rebellion) Rebels gather outside at specific time and location dressed in nightware , pyjamas, nighties, dressing gowns, night caps, etc carrying alarm clocks. Carry plac...

Low risk, high impact visual action that can be done at local group level or by individual rebels. Pram Rebellion has now been carried out in different ways in many different countries all over the world. Telegram chat Please join the telegram chat for the Pr...

The idea for the Burning Ballroom is based on fiddling while Rome burns. Kit Banners Used to create the boundaries of the ballroom and carry messaging. 4 verticals about 2m high with vivid flames painted on. These were placed diagonally at each corner, po...

The Red Rebels are an international performance artivist troupe illuminating the global environmental crisis. Read more and maybe even get involved on the Red Rebel Brigade website. Other colours are available!

Make a paper chain and mock on to something / use a cardboard tunnel to lock on cardboard padlocks. This is a thought provoking way to protest the changes in law, which affect protesters. You could experiment with this idea by using different materials such as...

Rainbow Rebellion created a giant papier mache climate dildo. It is fully transportable and on wheels, so it can be moved around a protest very easily. We know that climate wrecking companies are trying to sponsor and involve themselves in LGBTQIA+ events such...

Protests in veg costumes were made popular at protests by Animal Rebellion. Who could ignore a group of people dancing dressed up as vegetables? This is a great way to get noticed and go viral quickly, just like Mr Broccoli (from Animal Rising). He managed to ...

This is a perfect example of how you can do a creative action with very simple props, such as chairs and tables. Inspired by Suella Braverman’s outburst about the “Guardian reading, tofu eating wokerati” Animal Rising took this action in Trafalgar Square in ...

Yarn bombing is a fun creative project for all those who love to knit or crochet. The possibilities are endless! This could be a great way to highlight certain aspects of your local campaigns or call out local polluters. You could also use your craftivism skil...

Check-ins We want to develop resilience and wellbeing through introspection and deepening our support networks (for arrestables and non-arrestables). Regularly checking in with each other during actions can help us to: Recognise, observe and explore our emoti...

More Resources for Action Wellbeing volunteers PDF Wellbeing Handbook- a deeper guide into the details promoting wellbeing in our rebels on an ongoing basic, as well as the details of organising Action Wellbeing for a large action. Action Wellbeing Practice S...

These are guidelines for what to expect once you have signed up as an Action Wellbeing Supporter. It can also serve as a set of guidelines for Wellbeing coordinators. Before the Action Once you have signed up for Action Wellbeing role you will be contacted by ...

Connect with others focusing on this topic Restore Nature Now Telegram chat to join with others working on this theme (not all people from XR). XR Rewilding Facebook group Action Ideas Birdsong Birdsong was once everywhere. Now often hard to hear, bring some b...