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​A monthly gatho to email politicians to take climate action, and learn about climate solutions from experts. Based on Gadigal land / Sydney.

Climate writers 🌱 November + Potluck and clothing swap (end-of-year party) πŸŽ‰

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​​A monthly gatho to email politicians to take climate action, and learn about climate solutions from experts.

​​We'll guide you through writing emails to politicians and host activities & expert speakers on climate-related issues, e.g. we've had Kirstin Hunter former CEO of Future Super, Emma Bacon from non-profit Sweltering Cities, First Nations activist Ethan Floyd, climate scientist Michael Molitor who wrote the GHG protocol, and more...

​To celebrate our last session of 2024, we'll have:

  • ​(Newbies only) 9.30am Mingle and snack + 10am Onboarding

  • ​10.30am Fun community activity: Help shape our shared community values

  • ​12pm Email MPs on a climate issue: We'll supply topic and resources

  • ​​1pm Potluck and party:

    • ​Lunch potluck (bring a dish)

    • ​Clothing swap (bring 1-3 garments)

    • ​Mending corner (bring ripped clothing that you want to mend, and we can sew together!)

    • ​Board games

    • ​Yap with others and have fun!

​​❓ Who should come?

​​We welcome everyone referred by another attendee - whether you're new in your climate journey or a seasoned greenie. 75% of people who join have never written to a politician before!

​​❓ What do I need to bring?

  • ​Your πŸ’» laptop to write your email

  • ​(Optional) Dish or snack to share for potluck lunch

  • ​(Optional) 1-3 garments for the clothing swap

  • ​(Optional) Ripped clothing you want to mend

​​❓ Can I bring a friend? YES! Ask them to register via this event page. :)

​​❓ When is it? We run every month on a Sunday.

  • ​For new joiners, come at 9.30am to mingle and snack for a 10am onboarding session.

  • ​If you've attended before, please arrive to start at 10.30am.

​For more dates, view our community calendar.

β€‹πŸ“ Where is it? Location is a 3 min walk from Redfern Station. Register for the exact address.

β€‹β€‹πŸ’Œ Community love from previous sessions:

​​"The session left me feeling motivated, inspired and reassured that there are so many wonderful people like us, wanting and actually making the effort towards tackling climate change"

​​"Climate change feels like such a big topic, but Eezu and Marlene have made such a great and supportive space that shows us how easy it can be to take action and fight for the things that are important"

​​Having sent 400+ emails to date, we've had:

  • ​​Policy wins on topics we've written to politicians about: e.g the passing of the Climate Change Bill, stronger rules on the Safeguard Mechanism, banning of native forestry logging in Victoria and more...

  • ​​Meeting with MP Chris Bowen (Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy) to discuss Labor's climate policies after Annie wrote to him about opposing fossil fuel exploration.

  • ​​Group meeting with MP Jenny Leong (Newtown) after Marlene wrote to her on the NSW State election. Jenny connected us with other local climate non-profits, and hosted us in NSW Parliament.

  • ​​1:1 meetings with local MPs / Councillors to ensure climate action is top of mind e.g Tim James (Willoughby), Paul Fletcher (Bradfield), Charishma Kaliyanda (Liverpool), and Dai Le (Fowler)

  • ​​Being published in local papers

  • ​​Countless responses from local MPs / their teams who are reminded about everyday people wanting climate action

​​Note: Dates are subject to change, but we'll notify you in advance.

​Make climate action a habit by registering for future sessions in our community calendar.

​Co-founded by Eezu Tan and Marlene Baquiran to make climate action fun, accessible and effective.
100% volunteer-run and non-partisan.

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Climate Writers
​A monthly gatho to email politicians to take climate action, and learn about climate solutions from experts. Based on Gadigal land / Sydney.