For our new training for activists and campaigners we would be very happy to have a wide range of people from different networks attending our trainings and becoming part of our multiplier network.
So we would be very happy if you can share the invitation to our“Communication training for activists and campaigners“with your members, in which you can learn and spread the message about aviation and its relation to climate justice.
What is it about?
- Join our free training with five modules (see detailed description below)
- Topics: Basics on Aviation & Climate Justice, Greenwashing, Just Transition and Grounding Organisations’ Travel Policies
- Reflect on how we talk about aviation and on how to counter the greenwashing from the industry with our own strong narratives for a fair planet
- Be part of a network of multipliers in Europe, who support each other to give workshops, start campaigns or actions on aviation and climate justice
- The training is based on our upcoming guide “Common Destination – Reframing aviation to ensure a safe landing and lay the tracks towards a fair planet”
Who can take part?
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people active on climate justice issues, who want to communicate more about the role of aviation in this context
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people engaged in local struggles against airport expansions or campaigning for a fairer mobility system, looking for effective ways to counter the aviation industry’s narratives
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people interested in climate communication, wanting to reflect and expand on their framing of aviation
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people looking for a way to get active on aviation together with like-minded multipliers
Where and When?
- Online training in English with Stay Grounded
- Module I – Aviation & Climate Justice: Friday 10.6. 2022, 4:00 – 7:30 pm CET
- Module II – Greenwashing in Aviation: Friday 17.6. 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 pm CET
- Module IV – Grounding Organisations: Friday 24.6. 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 pm CET
- Module III – Just Transition of Aviation: Friday 1.7. 2022, 3:30 – 5:30 pm CET
- Module V – Being a Multiplier: Friday 1.7. 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 pm CET
To apply, please click here.
There will also be trainings offered by our partners in France, Spain, Germany, UK, as well as one training aimed at students and resarchers at universities. See more info on how to apply to these trainings here.
- Training in French in Paris with Résistance Climatique: 24.6. – 26.6. 2022
- Training in Spanish in Madrid with Ecologistas en Acción: 25.6.-26.6. 2022
- Training in German in Berlin with Robin Wood: 17.-19.6. 2022
- Training for UK activists in London: 11.6.-12.6. 2022
- Online training for universities (e.g. students and researchers) with ExPlane: 13.-15.6. 2022
We are looking forward to welcoming you in our multiplier network!
See you soon and stay grounded!
Details on the different modules:
I Aviation & Climate Justice: In this module you will learn about why reducing aviation is such an important part of campaigning for climate justice. You will have the facts, numbers and arguments you need to reach out on the urgency to reduce flights and stay grounded. Based on our report “Common Destination”, an important part of that module is also to reflect on HOW we talk about reducing air traffic and to counter the narratives of the aviation industry effectively.
II Greenwashing: In this module, we will unveil the illusions the aviation industry creates to make us think that green, sustainable flights are possible. We will discuss and reflect on greenwashing strategies in general and dive into the limits, possibilitie sand false promises of agrofuels, e-fuels, electric flights and offsetting – “false solutions” that distract us from the urgent need to reduce flights. After this module, you will be able to counter the aviation industry’s arguments of “sustainable aviation”.
III Just Transition: The aviation industry is set to shrink and needs a “safe landing” – this means also we need a just transition for workers. But how can we counter the misleading ‘jobs hypocrisy’ by the aviation industry and governments? In this module, we will take a look into the future: What could a transition to a new, greener and socially just mobility system look like? And what do climate activists need to know to join forces with workers and trade unions ?
IV Grounding Organisations: In this module, we get practical. Business flights are a big part of many organisations’ carbon footprints, normalising excessive flying. This is why it is time to ground our organisations! In this module, you will learn about concrete steps and best practices showing how to reduce flights at the institutional level. There are plenty of universities, NGOs, and businesses that just need a little input to reflect on and change their travel practices. This module is for those who are interested in spreading the word within their own organisations and to others.
V Bering a Multiplier: In this module, we will talk about how we can support each other in spreading the word and exchanging in our multiplier network. We will discuss how we can reach out to different target groups and where to find tools and methods to develop our strategies and activities.
