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The Impacts of Climate Activism

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

Scouting Manual for Activists

This Scouting Manual for Activists helps you think about all the things you need to plan a successful and safe action tactic.

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Tactic: Sit-Ins

What are sit-ins? Here is a curated collection of resources about what they are, how to do a sit-in, and examples from around the world.

Strategies and Tactics to Curb the Fossil Fuel Industry

A report and analysis of the different strategies and tactics used to curb the fossil fuel industry by the Social Change Lab in the UK.

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Tactic: Flash Mobs

What are flash mobs? Here is a curated collection of resources about what they are, how to do a flash mob, and examples from around the world.

Climate activists engage in tug of war stunt. At one end of the rope are a group of climate activists. At the other end of the rope are people in suits with fossil fuel company logos covering their faces.

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?

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Defending Democracy with Humor and Dilemma Actions Tactics

Explore how humor and dilemma actions empower pro-democracy movements by exposing authoritarian absurdities and fostering community resilience.

Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know

Overview of civil resistance movements around the world that explains what they are, how they work, why they are often effective, and why they can fail.

5 circles representing the 5 backfire principles against political violence. Each circle has a cut out black and white image and text. Circle 1 - 'Reveal' and camera. Circle 2 - 'Redeem' and butterfly. Circle 3 - 'Re-frame' and mirror. Circle 4 - 'Re-direct' and compass. Circle 5 - 'Resist' and cactus.|Report cover - Title reads 'HOPE Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence 2024 Guide'. The letters HOPE are big and feature an aerial photo of an urban area with a river running into the distance. Another photo above the word HOPE is a pinkish sky with light clouds.|

Harnessing Our Power to End (HOPE) Political Violence

The HOPE guide is designed to help people counter political violence. It aims to empower individuals and strengthen communities to make political violence backfire against those who incite, threaten, and enact it.

Strengthen a Campaign with Dilemma Demonstrations

Strengthen a Campaign with Dilemma Demonstrations – They are effective because rather than telling people about a problem, they show it.

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