The more public your campaigning is, the more successful we can be in questioning the fossil fuel industry and pushing for climate action.
A petition is a useful way to show public support, as is identifying and showcasing support from key individuals, organisations or groups by asking them to sign the petition, an open letter or give a quote or statement.
University groups have worked to sign up groups of academics and alumni, and local government campaigns have worked with local businesses, unions and other ‘community leaders’.
There are a million and 1 things you could do to raise the profile of the campaign in the area and keep bringing new people in including:
Make sure you capture the contact details of everyone you can to help build the campaign. Always have sign-up sheets! And always send a follow up email with a thank you and next steps if you can.
Social media like Facebook and Twitter are a great way to get the message out.
Connect with the movement, and link up with others (groups, organisations and individuals) in your area.
Working with the media to get your stories and messages out is useful for building public support and persuading decision makers. Local newspapers are often more widely read and trusted than nationals, and local radio or broadcast is gold dust.
Top tips:
george monbiot’s activist guide to the media