There are so many amazing people working for a better future for our country and our planet and we can’t wait to meet them! Here are some examples (in random order) of the diverse people that we admire. If you are involved in any inspiring work, please share it with us! If you want to prevent catastrophic climate change and build a strong society, these are some of the people that will be your allies. Some groups are locally focused but part of an international network.

UK focus

• Otesha UK – education, networking and a climate action cycle tour
• Local heritage groups – people with a respect for our heritage and culture usually have a desire to see their community thrive
• The Permaculture Association UK – includes a map of associated permaculture farms in the UK. Permaculture is an agriculture based on sustainability and harmony with nature.
• LA21 groups – Local Action groups on sustainability agenda 21
• World Development Movement (WDM) – global justice campaigners
• Local museums and preservation trusts
• Conservation groups, e.g. TCV The Conservation Volunteers
• Ramblers groups
• Local markets and farmers markets
• Zero Carbon Britain – demonstrating how we can live without fossil fuels
• Center for Alternative Technology – in Wales, demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability
• Sustainability Centers – e.g. The Sustainability Center, Hampshire,
• Green spaces groups
• Tyndall Center – for climate change research
• People and Planet – student action on the environment and human rights
• Groundwork – community green spaces
• Low carbon hub
• Community action networks
• Environmental and sustainability education e.g Schumacher college
• Resource futures
• SeEd
• Church groups
• Reclaim the night womens march
• UK Youth Climate coalition
• Singers of freedom and life – Sea Green Singers (Ox), Breach of the Peace Samba (Ox)
• Radical routes
• Global Power Shift
• Edge Funds
• Seeds for Change
• Green and Black Cross
• Walk around Britain
• The Cooperative Bank and Cooperative Food
• Housing co-operatives
• Healthy Planet
• Climate choices and children’s voices
• Earthworks

Local scale but with international links

• Transition Network – local community change to a society without fossil fuels
• Scouts and Guides – Be prepared. Outdoor skills, crafts and connection with nature are a vital part of our future
• The WI – The Womens Institute has been inspiring and educating women for nearly a hundred years!
• Lush – ethical cosmetics, supporting campaigning

International

• Oil change international – research and advocacy on the impacts of oil
• WWF – World Wildlife Fund
• Oxfam – supporting women and the environment to stop poverty
• Greenpeace
• Friends of the Earth
• Ecodharma
• Indigenous Environmental network
• Amnesty International

North American focus

• Rising Tide North America
• Rainforest Action Network
• Sierra Club
• Corporate Ethics International
• Tides Foundation
• Pembina Institute (Canada)
• Forest Ethics
• Environmental Integrity Project
• Natural Resources Defense Council