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Art and protest have always gone hand in hand, and climate activism is no exception. In this article, we will introduce you to our five favourite art actions against climate change from around the world. 

When talking about the climate crisis it is crucial to keep in mind that even though we are all in the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.

In writing the last few posts, I got the urge to broach this entire issue of the climate justice movement and the generational question, so that is what I am doing now.

What alternative ways of living are citizens trying out in the face of an increasingly threatened world?

System Change not Climate Change - a well-known adage. But what could it mean?

For anyone who has followed the articles of Blog, Engage, Act! over the four seasons, the most important question now is: why should I join the movement for climate justice?  

Intersectionality as a term and concept has become politically established over the last decades. But what exactly is intersectionality, and what does it mean for activists?

This article is about environmentalism, class and dwarfs.

Colonial, capitalist and patriarchal social structures entail that regions and beings are unequally affected by climate change. Activists around the world are joining forces to fight this inequality. How do they work together across borders? Baïa and Jo share their experiences of international activism. 

When I first started looking at the implications of the climate crisis, I felt like I was faced with a huge math problem. But I soon realised that the climate crisis cannot be compared with a simple math problem. Because if we want to save our planet, we also need to address social justice and dismantle co2lonial and imperialist structures.

Some 20 million people are forced to flee their homes every year because of climate change. Yet their legal entitlement to help is minimal. This is a social crisis that affects particularly those people who contribute least to the causes of climate change.

For those who do not know me, I am a white, privileged, woman living in Belgium - a rich Western European country. I am well aware of my privileges and I am using them to stand up for those who do not enjoy such privileges.

Activists dedicate their time to the climate fight and the alternative movement so as to curb global warming. What impact does this have on their lives?

What does the climate justice movement want? Many groups in the movement seem to have different goals. But is this even the case? Aren’t all the perspectives connected?

How to keep up the drive of the Belgian climate movement, and also keep it on the political agenda.

One of the most important prerequisites for successful protest actions is to be surrounded by  really influential people. And there is no better place to do this than the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Emissions continue to rise even after 25 years of COPs, protests and demonstrations. What is stopping us from reaching our goals? The Glasgow Agreement outlines a plan that can take the climate movement a step forward.

A while ago I had a talk with two nice people: Federica Tessari and Stefano Liberti. Instead of finding answers, I ended up with more questions than before, but that is precisely the beauty of such conversations.

As a climate activist, you have most likely encountered people who are difficult to argue with. In this article, we will show you how to counter the claims of climate deniers with simple arguments. Please make sure you read it!

The results of climate research are clear. But are they also reflected in the political actions of governments and institutions around the world? A reality check.

On January 10th 2019, more than 2 years ago, over 3000 youngsters gathered in the streets of Brussels for the first school strike for climate. The whole country was startled by the amount of young people that were willing to skip school and go on the streets to strike for climate. One week later 15.000 students gathered in Brussels, and the week after the crowd grew to an amazing 35.000

Green Capitalism is often portrayed as an easy and comfortable solution for the climate crisis, enabling us to not needing to change the way we live that much. But is that true? Can we really resolve the climate crisis within a capitalist system?

Can we win the climate struggle in France? Three young activists share their views on the social, political and economic struggles.

It is a beautiful summer morning on the coast of Tuscany. Young and old have set off by car at the crack of dawn with the air still damp from the night’s dew to get the best spot on the beach. Directly behind them, a forest of chimneys and smokestacks blocks the view of the sky.