Joining a climate activist group is one of the most effective climate actions. Unlike voting for climate-focused parties, climate activist groups try to accelerate political action by putting pressure on leaders. Sometimes it can feel that climate activist groups want to "take something away" from people. The truth is, they follow the scientific consensus and try to find ways to avoid the worst effects of climate change (which will derail the global economy and life as we know it if we don't act). When you look closely, many of the sustainable alternatives needed for a sustainable and just world like great public transport everywhere, long-distance high-speed trains, heat pumps or even bike friendly cities will improve the life for everyone. Just and fair also means that these changes are made step by step and with low income households and rural areas in mind. They will most likely get more support. There are multiple activism groups to choose from. Some try to disrupt the status quo, some create momentum via political advocacy campaigns or referenda and others try to increase dialogue or try to advance climate solutions on a community level, many have a specific focus like mobility or climate action. ALL of the groups are useful and move the needle in important ways. Choose your pick:)
Berlin Autofrei
We want significantly less car traffic within the Berlin S-Bahn-Ring. The „Berlin car-free referendum“ ensures a healthy, safe and climate-friendly city with more space for everyone!
About Berlin Autofrei
In these times of climate change and increasingly scarce space in cities, we need an effective and socially equitable transformation of transportation. In our view, politicians have not done enough - it’s time to get things moving ourselves. Our aim is to reduce private car use to necessary trips only. To achieve this, we have drawn up the “Berlin Law for Road Use Based on the Common Good” (“Berliner Gesetz für gemeinwohlorientierte Straßennutzung“), on which all Berliners are to vote in a public referendum. The full text of the law and the explanatory memorandum are available for download here.
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