Dear John,

The world has changed a lot in the past few weeks, and this means the
climate movement has had to change too. Mobilisations and climate strikes
have had to be cancelled, meetings are being moved online and campaigns
are being put on hold. 

More and more countries are closing their borders in an effort to contain
the Coronavirus, and many of us are being told to self-isolate in our
homes. This can feel like a lonely time. But we have also seen beautiful
moments of human solidarity, and communities coming together to help those
hardest hit.

It is vitally important now that we work together to take urgent action to
slow the spread of this virus, in order to protect those most vulnerable
in our society. This is not the time to protest in the streets or to
gather in large groups for actions and mobilisations. But there are still
many things we can do from home, to demonstrate solidarity, fight for
justice, and to keep the global climate movement strong. 

[ [link removed] ]Read this collection of organising tactics and tools you can use to
care for your community and keep calling for justice in these troubling
times - and share it widely with your friends and family. 

The Coronavirus is understandably on everyone’s minds and the focus of
governments and media outlets around the world. While we fight to bring
the same sense of urgency to tackling the climate crisis, we urge people
not to attend mass gatherings at the moment or take part in any in-person
meeting where physical distancing can’t be maintained. Advice and
restrictions vary between countries and we recommend consulting the World
Health Organisation’s website for up-to-date guidance.[1] Our focus must
be on helping people everywhere to develop the connections and skills to
build a resilient society that is equitable for all.

During this time of physical distancing, social solidarity becomes even
more important. Take the opportunity and the time to explore new ways of
being a climate activist. Become an expert on the climate crisis and
social change with [ [link removed] ]our extensive library of online trainings. Get
creative and [ [link removed] ]make art that you share on social media with the hashtag
#Art4Climate. Write an email or call a bank to ask them what steps they
are taking to end fossil fuel finance.[2] [ [link removed] ]Set up a group in your local
community to help older and vulnerable people with their grocery shopping
while they are in self-quarantine.

[ [link removed] ]Take a look at this guide to learn how you can continue taking climate
action over the coming weeks and months, and share it with your community.

These are tough times, but we will get through them together. And we will
work as a community, despite lock-downs and quarantines, to provide
support to the most vulnerable. 

So look after others, look after yourself and stay resilient.

In solidarity,

Matilda - for the 350.org Europe team

 

 

[1] [ [link removed] ]WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak

[2] [ [link removed] ]Use this newly released report to find a bank in your region or
country that funds fossil fuels, and search for the bank online to find
its website and contact details.


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