Write a Better Future: Harnessing the power of letter writing to your MP with Climate Writers & Amnesty International
A monthly gatho to email politicians to take climate action, and learn about climate solutions from experts.
The Climate Writers and Amnesty International team are here to bust a few myths about writing to your local representative: you don't need to be an expert; you don't need to be an amazing writer; and you definitely don't need to do it alone.
In this workshop, Climate Writers and Amnesty International will teach you in an easy way:
Why contacting politicians is the most effective lever for systemic change
How to write a letter to a politician
Climate topics to write about and letter-writing templates
How to reflect on and communicate your personal story and connection to climate change
What to expect:
(Newbies only) 9.30am Mingle and snack + 9.50am Onboarding
10.30am Community wins and updates
10.45am Guest speaker w/ Amnesty International
12pm Email MPs on a climate issue: We'll supply topic and resources (bring your laptop / writing device)
1pm Finish
❓ 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?
Just bring your 💻 laptop and if you're feeling generous, a 🥨 snack to share.
❓ 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.
We will wrap up at 1pm.
For more dates, view our community calendar.
📍 Where is it? Location is a 3 min walk from Redfern Station. Register for the exact address.
Venue accessibility: There are two small steps at the entrance.
💌 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 600+ 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...
Contributions to a policy paper requesting a youth advisory council to the NSW Net Zero Commission, currently being actioned by MP Penny Sharpe's(NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Enviro) team
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)
Publications in local papers
Countless responses from local MPs / their teams who are reminded about everyday people wanting climate action
All attendees are asked to bring a laptop to participate in this workshop.
ABOUT US
Climate Writers is a non-partisan grassroots community that empowers the average Australian to become lifelong advocates for the environment and their local community.
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who are committed to creating a future where human rights are enjoyed by everyone.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organisers of Climate Action Week Sydney. Your information will not be shared with third parties.
Make climate action a habit by registering for future sessions with Climate Writers in our community calendar.