People Power

We intend to create a national debate over the coming months: what are the most effective actions that we can all take in this Action Area? Together with our Ambassadors, we will then synthesize and distil the most credible and popular ideas into the core 999 Manisfesto, mobilizing as many people as possible to get involved. To start the ball rolling, 999 It's Time founder Rory Spowers has presented some of his own ideas below.

"Apparently, it only takes a few letters on a particular issue for politicians to sit up and take notice. I have always found this hard to believe, but if it's true, it does give us a sense of hope. When I first spoke to Zac Goldsmith about 999, the aims of which he fully supports, he reiterated time and again the need for us all too be as proactive as possible in this way, highlighting the need for us all to write to our MPs as an integral part of the movement's aims.

We can all start this process now, by going to WriteToThem and having direct access to your local councillors, MPs and MEPs. Are there ways in which we can co-ordinate this on a collective scale and create a bigger impact? What do we want from those that represent us? How can we make it obligatory for them to put the pressure on our political leaders to make the decisions we need to see come out of Copenhagen in December? More than ever, we need to see people put before profit. We no longer have the time. If not us, then who? If not now, then when? If not this, then what? If not here, then where?"
 

Suggested Actions
 

1. Join and support an NGO: 38 Degrees, One Hundred Months or enoughsenough
    
2. Perform an easy 'one-click' action: Change to a green energy supplier via Real People Power
    
3. Take a 'real time' practical personal action:
   Start by finding out who your MP is and what they stand for at TheyWorkForYou. We recently asked the leader of a major NGO who their MP was and they didn't even know their name... get engaged or stop complaining!
    
4. Engage in a 'group action' as a family, a community, a business, etc:
   Get involved in Climate Camp... this is the younger generation fighting for their future... we should all support them in whatever way we can.
    

Have Your Say

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