Global Day For Climate Action
On 14 November, our movements will come together worldwide for a global day of action during COP31.
We’re coordinating events and activity organised by groups and organisations in Great Britain during the day of action. Find your nearest event and get involved!
Why we’re taking action
Extreme, unbearable heat. Disastrous, destructive wildfires. Prolonged, endless drought.
The reality of the climate crisis struck across Great Britain this summer – its impacts unavoidable for millions of us sweltering in overheated homes, workplaces, schools and hospitals.
As records for extreme heat were broken day after day and weeks passed without a single drop of rain, it became clearer than ever before: the climate crisis is no longer a fear for the future, it’s here now.
Yet the urgency of the crisis isn’t being matched by politicians in Westminster, who acknowledge our climate is changing but still refuse to rule out approving new drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea.
But neither are we seeing major mobilisations and pressure for action on climate. The climate movement can’t be seen in many communities across the UK – and so the government isn’t feeling the heat.
There are no quick fixes or shortcuts. We must organise step-by-step, town-by-town to build the power of our movement for climate justice.
The Global Day of Action
The Global Day for Climate Action is an opportunity for us to take a step in the right direction. On Saturday 14 November, communities across the world will rise up for system change while world leaders gather for the COP31 climate summit in Turkiye.
We’re encouraging groups to organise community events in towns and cities across Great Britain – such as a:
- Banner drop or stunt
- Climate assembly or meeting
- Film screening and discussion
- Stall for leafleting
- Or something else – be creative!
We have a window of opportunity to secure a safe and sustainable future-free from the tyranny of fossil fuel interests, with decent and dignified work for all – but that window is rapidly closing.
Now more than ever, collective action is needed to achieve our vision of a just and equitable fossil-free world.
