You've got the basics of public opinion research, but are you ready to transform that knowledge into persuasive action?

As a continuation of Mutual Aid for Climate Justice 101, and in response to Lab members requests, this training answers the question “how do mutual aid networks work?” by taking a deep dive case study of a climate mutual aid group Water Drop LA. In this training, expect to:

A compendium of tips for using AI with a focus on fundraising, from a fundraising vendor.

Climate coalition work is still hard, so we want to help you out. Join the Climate Advocacy Lab as we premiere the Second Edition of the Blueprint for a Multiracial, Cross-Class Climate Movement Report and Workbook.

UPDATED FOR THE SECOND EDITION!

UPDATED FOR THE SECOND EDITION!

This workbook is meant to help you apply the
recommendations to your organizing practice and culture. Whether you’re currently involved in a multiracial, cross-class climate coalition, thinking about starting one, or evaluating a past coalition, we hope this workbook clarifies for you and your partners the breadth of considerations and decisions you will likely face.

Power mapping supports organizers in understanding the stakeholders within their campaign. This resource offers step by step instructions and tips for power mapping your campaign.

Since 2018, the Climate Advocacy Lab has distributed Climate Justice Microgrants to 25 environmental justice and climate justice organizations around the United States who are doing powerful work to protect and improve their communities.

This resource delves into the critical role of power in achieving social change, highlighting the necessity of understanding, challenging, and transforming power dynamics. It outlines various forms of power, including "power over," "power within," "power with," and "power to," discussing their implications in movement building. Power within: to dream, believe in oneself, hope, create and solve problems. Without it, we do not speak out and step up. Sometimes we believe this is the most unstoppable form of power. Power with: finding common ground with others, building solidarity on reciprocity and love, knowing, and respecting differences, and working together for a common purpose and ideals. Power to: make change, change lives, and make a difference in the world one step at a time; even the power to think, imagine, be silent, and resist the status quo. Power for: the combined vision, values and demands that orient our work and hold the seeds of the world we seek to create. The framework underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing visible, hidden, and invisible power structures to create equitable societies. JASS provides tools and methodologies for activists to build and mobilize power effectively in their advocacy efforts.

This resource can equip activists with the skills necessary to map and comprehend power structures effectively. The training emphasizes visualizing relationships among stakeholders, identifying key influencers, and developing strategic approaches to engage them. Participants learn to clearly define their campaign goals and navigate complex power dynamics, which is crucial for effective advocacy. This structured approach to power analysis aims to enhance the impact and success of social change initiatives. Power mapping is a method which visualizes how power is exercised across the whole playing field, allowing you to target key players and forward plan tactics for maximum impact. Determine who is anchoring decision-makers against you, how you can weaken this hold to sustain the change you are working to achieve.