SEND IT FOR CLIMATE
The next General Election is around the corner, and it’s time to SEND IT by demanding the most ambitious party manifestos on climate action. EVER.
The Issue | We’re Not on Track for Net Zero
The UK government committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, but even according to their own climate change committee we’re not on track, and this affects everyone. Net zero is how we stop climate change, and the sooner we reach it, the more impacts we can avoid.
The next elected UK government must make policy commitments that get us back on track to net zero. Policy commitments start with party manifestos. Together, we have the power to influence those manifestos, so we need the entire UK outdoor community to send it for climate by sending a postcard now. We've made it easy - just fill out the virtual postcard above. It only takes a minute!
What We Have Asked
We have asked that party manifestos make commitments that get us on track for net zero, including a commitment to end fossil fuel extraction; a transition to renewables; support of the grid and transport services; commitment to carbon literacy in government; and engagement with and support for the outdoor industry & community.
Who We're Writing To
We have chosen to deliver your card to the Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Net Zero as they have direct responsibility for and knowledge of climate policy, and the power to influence manifestos.
As a registered charity, we are apolitical. We intend to send the postcards to Labour and Conservative Ministers because they are the most likely two parties to form our next government. If circumstances change, we may choose to deliver to other parties.
Physical Postcards
We also have freepost physical postcards available which you can find at the following events and locations:
- Ellis Brigham stores (Aviemore, Braehead, Castleford, London, Covent Garden, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Tamworth)
- Patagonia stores (Bristol, Manchester)
- Dewerstone Princeton Store
- Snow Shepherd online orders
- Kendal Mountain Festival and Film Tour events
- BASI members can get them at the BASI Birthday event
- BMG members can get them at the BMG AGM
- Crevasse will be including postcards in their deliveries when you rent ski or snowboarding clothing
- WSSA - SKI Technique Lab Tour
- Send your own postcard telling politicians why you’re supporting Send It For Climate to ‘Freepost SENDIT’
SEND IT
We need the entire UK outdoor community to send it for climate by sending a postcard! We’ve taken care of the hard part - our virtual postcard outlines the policy commitments needed to get us back on track to net zero. All you need to do is fill in the blank sections and we'll deliver them to the relevant ministers.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
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The more who SEND IT, the more likely manifestos will include the policy commitments needed to get back on track and out of the climate crisis. Share the campaign with a friend and get them involved.
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Postcards
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