I'm going to talk you through how to think about your goals, targets, potential allies, tactics, delivery, & partners - and why it is also important to take care of your mental health during this journey.
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Goals will help you clarify the problem you are trying to solve and define your actions.
Your goal could be calling for a new climate change law or mobilize people to collect waste.
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Write down the problem and solution. The more specific your goal, the more likely you are to reach it - try to use numbers, a place, and a date in your goal.
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The target is the decision maker who can make the change you want. Think about the level you want to influence.
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Is it in your community or national, regional or global? Who makes decisions about climate change at that level?
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Write down your target! Climate action works best when you target ONE person or body, for example the headmaster of your school or the city Mayor.
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Your allies are the people who feel the same way about the problem and will take action to support you.
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They could be other people in your community, or you could ask other climate leaders or activists for support.
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List potential allies who have a stake in the issue and who your target might listen to. Write down different ways to reach each group.
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Tactics are the things you ask your supporters to do to convince the target to take climate action.
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For example, sign a petition, use social media, attend a peaceful protest, or write a letter to the target.
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Make sure you are aware of the laws in your country so that you can choose safe and peaceful ways to draw attention to your cause.
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Delivery is how you make sure your target sees your tactics.
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You can make an appointment to meet them in person, contact a newspaper or radio or TV station that your target is likely to see, or message their social media page.
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If they don't hear you the first time, you can try other tactics.
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There are many groups also working to do something about it the climate crisis.
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Climate activism is exciting, but it can also become tedious, and we can get confused, climate anxious or demotivated.
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Climate anxiety or eco-anxiety is the chronic fear of environmental ruin and affecting people who are concerned about the climate change crisis.
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Climate anxiety or eco-anxiety is the chronic fear of environmental ruin and affecting people who are concerned about the climate change crisis.
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The first step is recognizing if this is happening to you and take time to resolve the situation.
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If you feel frustrated or anxious remember to practise breathing exercise to help you calm down.
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Remember you can also seek support from someone close to you who you can talk to and share how you feel.
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At first, you may feel alone as an activist, but remember that there are many young people doing the same thing.
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Read their stories, get in touch and try to create a dialogue with them.
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Finally, remember that you don't have to do everything in your campaign. Team up with others and draw on their skills and capacities.
