Research Findings

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Democracy Narrative Resources

Democracy narrative resources by the Metropolitan Group to counter authoritarian messaging and advance democratic norms.

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Environmental Blockading in Australia and Around the World – Timeline 1974-1997

A timeline and video of blockades against logging, development, mining in Australia and around the world from the 1970s to the 1990s.

The Impacts of Climate Activism

Does climate activism work? Do climate protests work? YES and YES! Here is what 50 research studies tell us.

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Exploring Narrative Practices for Broad-based Movements in Contexts of Democratic Decline

In the face of rising authoritarianism, what stories and tactics drive collaboration within and between movements?

Finding the Balance: Community Organising Models in Australia and New Zealand

Understand how progressive organisations navigate the complexities of community organising in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Making a Scene & Making Sense – The Impact of Disruption & Action Logic

Do disruptive protest tactics work? This research reveals they lead to greater levels of media attention and higher levels of active support for the groups carrying them out.

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Building Union and Climate Movement Coalitions with Dan Sherrell and Desiree Cai

This podcast discusses the lessons learnt and coalitions built from campaigning around a policy and legislation win.

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Tactics Used by Fossil Fuel Companies to Suppress Critique and Obstruct Climate Action

Climate activists have often engaged a wide range of tactics in their efforts to bring down fossil fuel emissions and halt climate change. But what about the tactics used by fossil fuel companies to obstruct climate action and suppress critique?

Power and Connection – Exploring how Organisations Engage with Communities

The Loci of Power and Connection (LOPAC) framework is a tool for civil society organisations to use to consider their role and activities.

Disruptive Protest Tactics: Helpful or Harmful?

Research examining whether disruptive protest tactics are ultimately helpful or harmful for advancing progress on critical social issues

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