Rising Tide

Rising Tide is a grassroots network of independent groups and individuals committed to taking action and building a movement against climate change. We do not have a formal membership structure - anyone who supports the political statement on our website can become a part of the network. Rising Tide in the UK is part of the international Rising Tide Network.

We support international cuts in emissions through means that are applied with equality and fairness The Kyoto Protocol fails this standard- the cuts are far too low and depend on flawed market mechanisms.

We call for an immediate end to oil exploration and a dismantling of the fossil fuel economy. We call for a rapid transition which does not fall hardest on low income communities, communities of colour or low income employees of fossil fuel industries.

We provide trainers and materials for regional workshops in public speaking and community organising. We provide access to a database of people with experience and skills including: campaign strategy and fighting public enquiries; publicity, advertising and media; editing, graphics and materials production.

We believe that public protest has always played a crucial role in movements for social change. We publicise campaigns and actions by groups in the network and encourage people to support them.