Its vision depends on values that are the most ordinary and therefore the most precious: human decency, dignity, responsibility, fairness, duty, honesty, morality and care. Instead, 1500 came to participate in peaceful civil disobedience. You can read a summary of our Self-Organising System (or XR Constitution) for more information. We don’t want or need everyone to get arrested – for some this is not a good idea – but we do want everyone involved to support civil disobedience as a tool. Reparation is needed. Scientists are alerting us to the fact that we are about to fail to halt climate change and biodiversity loss before the point of no return, which once passed will inevitably lead to a de facto inhabitable planet. Listening deeply to each other is a powerful tool. It’s a future that’s inside us all – located in the fierce love we carry for our children, in our urge to help a stranger in distress, in our wish to forgive, even when that seems too much to ask. For the planet. To survive, itâs going to take everything weâve got.
Non-violence keeps our movement alive. Extinction Rebellion is young, old, black, white, indigenous, of all faiths and none, of all genders and sexualities and none: being alive on earth now is all the qualification required. Make ecocide law. Extinction Rebellion delivers its ‘Budget for Climate Justice’ to Leinster House on Budget Day 2019. A media captured to the interests of exploitative rich people and corporations. We do not endorse or create any merchandise and we will pursue and prosecute anyone who does. Extinction Rebellion’s vision is a politics of kindness rendered consistently and unapologetically. This will be underpinned by cultures rooted in respect for nature, genuine freedoms and justice.”. The flame is theirs and they are lighting the way. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Podomatic Live on all platforms NOW Extinction Rebellion UK’s Third Demand is a government commissioned, independently run Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice. The Extinction Symbol was designed in 2011 by street artist ESP, who loans XR usage on the same basis. The Government must tell the truth about how deadly our situation is, declare a climate and biodiversity emergency, it must reverse all policies not in alignment with that position and must work alongside the media to communicate the urgency for change including what individuals and communities need to do. Learning from other movements and contexts as well as our own experiences.
It isn’t necessary or required that everyone do this, as for some there are good reasons not to (we ask everyone to take time to be clear on their own circumstances, fears and motivations here). Follow the links below for more information about us, and about the planetary emergency and what we all can do to help.
Because they are young enough to know cheating is wrong and old enough to see they have been cheated of their safety, their dreams and their future. All are welcome. Extinction Rebellion is made up of everyday people from all walks of life, united by shared passion to work towards a livable planet for all. We need you – whoever you are, however much time you have – to help build a powerful movement.