Stop Climate Chaos
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Members | in excess of 100 organisations who comprise the coalition's 11 million members |
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Stop Climate Chaos is a coalition of non-governmental organizations (
The primary goal of the coalition is to encourage individuals to adopt their own measures and advocate for what they consider to be positive climate change policies from the government of the United Kingdom. From 2005 to 2010, the coalition was led by Ashok Sinha, an environmental campaigner. Although closely affiliated with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the coalition operates as a separate organization.
The movement's primary objectives include pressuring governments to implement effective environmental policies, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Through a series of campaigns, protests, and educational initiatives, "Stop Climate Chaos" aims to foster a sense of shared responsibility for the planet's well-being. Notable achievements include influencing policy changes, mobilizing mass demonstrations, and encouraging businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices.
'I Count' Campaign
The 'I Count' campaign had the objective of urging world leaders to address the increasing global greenhouse gas emissions and keep the annual
In 2006, the campaign concentrated on influencing the government to introduce a climate change bill during the upcoming
On 4 November 2006 the 'I Count' Climate Change Rally took place in
The rally commenced with an initial gathering at Grosvenor Square, outside the US Embassy, where George Monbiot, Caroline Lucas, and Norman Baker delivered speeches to the attendees. The rally then proceeded to Trafalgar Square, joining a pre-existing crowd. The campaign further focused on the provisions of the Climate Change Bill, critiquing the initial proposals for failing to consider the 'global warming danger threshold' of 2°C.[3]
The Energy Campaign
Towards the end of 2008, following the successful passage of the Climate Change Act in Parliament, the coalition shifted its focus towards energy policy. The revised campaign objectives called for increased investment in renewable energy and the abandonment of proposals for a series of coal power stations, starting with Kingsnorth. Through their website, the coalition facilitated a pair of e-actions, resulting in the delivery of numerous emails to Ed Miliband, Gordon Brown, and local MPs, urging a reconsideration of energy policy. Additionally, the coalition collaborated with the Age of Stupid team on their Not Stupid campaign.
The Wave
On 5 December 2009 supporters and members of Stop Climate Chaos convened in London and Glasgow to coincide with the
Lobby of MPs
In November 2010, the coalition arranged the "Big Climate Connection", an event where individuals met with Members of Parliament to discuss the
Members
The members of the coalition include:
- Airport Watch
- A Rocha
- CAFOD
- Campaign against Climate Change
- Carplus
- Christian Aid
- Climate Outreach and Information Network
- Come Off It
- Environmental Justice Foundation
- Ethical Consumer
- Friends of the Earth
- Greenpeace
- IFEES
- Islamic Relief
- Justice and Peace Scotland
- Medact
- National Trust for Scotland
- National Union of Students of the United Kingdom
- Operation Noah
- Oxfam
- People & Planet
- Plan B
- Practical Action
- Road Block
- RSPB
- Scottish Action on Climate Change
- Save our World
- SCIAF
- Shared Energy
- SPEAK network
- Surfers Against Sewage
- Sustrans
- Take Global Warming Seriously
- Tearfund
- The Wildlife Trusts
- Transport 2000
- UNA-UK
- UK Youth Climate Coalition
- UNISON
- Women's Institute
- Womens Environmental Network
- Woodland Trust
- World Development Movement
- WWF-UK
- Youth Against Climate Change
See also
- A Green New Deal
- Campaign against Climate Change (pressure group)
- United Kingdom Climate Change Programme
- United Kingdom Climate Change Bill
- Action on climate change
- Global Day of Action
References
- ^ Martin. "Climate Change". United Nations Sustainable Development. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures". Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "I Count Campaign know Government can do better". Stop Climate Chaos. 2007-03-13. Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
- ^ "Details". Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. 2010-04-11. Retrieved 2021-08-12.