Getting Started

First things first. Read up about the Fossil Free campaign and how your community can get involved.

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A fast + just transition to 100% renewable energy for all


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No new fossil fuel projects anywhere.


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Not a penny more for dirty energy

GET INVOLVED

Recruitment Guide
Tips on how to mobilise people.

Fossil Free Campaign Guide
Step-by-step guide to running a local Fossil Free campaign and group.

Briefing for existing groups
How existing groups and communities can get involved with Fossil Free.

How to host a fossil free gathering
Step-by-step guide to hosting an event that introduces people to Fossil Free.

Fossil Free Organising Principles
The list of principles that all Fossil Free groups agree to adhere to.

Absorption Guide: Grow your group after Rise for Climate
After our big global mobilisation happened on 8 September, here are some ideas on to keep that momentum rolling in the coming months.

ORGANISING YOUR FIRST EVENT

Fossil Free Map
Connect with other local groups in your area and add your events to the map.

“How to host a Fossil Free event” guide
Step-by-step guide to hosting an event that introduces people to Fossil Free. This includes links to sample agendas and an introduction presentation you can run through together at your first event.

Videos
Screen these at the start of any upcoming Fossil Free events to inspire people and get everyone up to speed on the basics of the Fossil Free campaign.

Graphics
Including logos, fonts and images to help you promote your event and build up a recognisable presence online and in the streets.

Register your event
If you’re ready to get a few friends together and take the first to starting a Fossil Free campaign, register the event on the map.

Reach out
Got questions about the Fossil Free pack or how to get started? Get in touch.

OUR COMMITMENT
A fast + just transition to 100% renewable energy for all
No new fossil fuel projects anywhere. Not a penny more for dirty energy

FORMING YOUR CAMPAIGN GROUP

These trainings will run you step-by-step through how to set up a strong local campaign group.

Part 1: The Overview – A Fast & Just Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
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If you use google-drive, copy this folder to your drive and explore and adapt the resources for your local group. Otherwise, you can download each individual resource using the links below.

Training Menu Overview

Workshop 1 – Choose a Target

Workshop 2 – Make Decisions Together

Workshop 3 – Build Your Strategy

Workshop 4 – Build People Power with Digital Tools

Workshop 5 – Share your Story

Workshop 6 – Create your Campaign Timeline

BONUS Workshop – Building an Effective Team

GENERAL RESOURCES

These resources will help you campaign effectively and reach more people.

Media + Press toolkit
Learn how to use the news media to bring new people into your campaign, increase public support, and grow the movement.

Online Skill-ups
Use interactive activities and multimedia to teach yourself skills you can use on organizing, movement-building, and climate change.

Graphics + Visuals
Get all the fonts, icons, colors and templates you need to make clear and engaging materials.

Storytelling + Climate change
Plan a digital storytelling project and get tips and tactics for conducting interviews and building an online story.

CLIMATE CHANGE IN OUR LIFETIME

Resources

Divest/Defund/Desponser

Not a Penny More Campaign Guide

Get started in campaigning to cut off the social license and financing for the fossil fuel industry.

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Introduction to fossil fuel divestment and finance.

Some helpful questions and answers about the details of divestment

An overview and searchable list of institutions that have committed to divest.

As the Fossil Free movement celebrates surpassing its 1000th divestment commitment and COP24 closes, we take the long view into its evolution and identify new goals for achieving a Fossil Free world.

Send us information about your divestment win – when an institution commits to divest.

Principles & FAQ to help guide discussion on reinvestment of funds that have been divested from fossil fuels.

Renewable energy resources

For groups campaigning to secure a fast and fair transition to 100% renewable energy for all.

Part 1: The Overview – A Fast & Just Transition to 100% Renewable Energy

Part 2: Get organising - A fast & just transition to 100% renewable energy

Tactics for campaigners to turn up the heat for 100% renewable energy for all

STOP + BAN FOSSIL FUELS RESOURCES

For groups campaigning to keep fossil fuels in the ground.

GET YOUR GROUP STARTED IN CAMPAIGNING TO STOP AND BAN FOSSIL FUEL PROJECTS.