There are a range of organisations you can get involved with, from smaller, grassroots community groups to larger campaign groups associated with larger charities.

Campaigning isn't just about marching or direct action and breaking into power stations. Most groups have a variety of aims, such as raising public awareness of issues through stalls and events, running campaigns on specific topics or promoting positive solutions to environmental problems. There is a lot going on out there!

Groups are generally run by dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers who meet regularly and getting involved is a great way to meet like-minded people. Below here some campaigns active in the city...

Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering and campaigns for genuine, lasting change.  You can get involved with local groups to join up with supporters in your area.  Visit our website to find out more.  Contact Kat Hobbs, Oxfam London & South East's Activist Support Officer on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , telephone 0207 8029983.

One idea is to campaign for a cut on carbon emission by 10% during 2010 hence the name  for a pledge which everyone can sign up to. Infact 10:10 is aimed at inspiring simple steps to cutting carbon in all aspects of life. Brighton and Hove was one of the first cities to sign up to the campaign and thousands people got involved. The past year 10:10 in Brighton and Hove has been very active, from recruiting its pioneers, organising 10:10:10 events and joining  for the 350 EARTH Campaign.

World Development Movement is a UK based anti-poverty campaigning organisation with a wide network of local groups. WDM's goal is to establish economic justice by tackling the root causes of poverty, working with campaigners in the global south to end harmful policies which put profit before people and the environment. WDM Brighton & Hove local group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at Brighton Peace & Environment Centre. The group hold stunts, demonstrations, public meetings and stalls. They always welcome new ideas and new energy, so go along to a meeting or visit their website to find out more.

Greenpeace defends the natural world and promotes peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions. Climate change isn't inevitable. The group states that we have the knowledge, skills and technologies to get ourselves out of this difficult situation. They argue that over the world people have woken up to the threat, and are working to reduce the use of fossil fuels, stop rainforest destruction and get power from clean energy. Still much more needs to be done. Get along to one of the Brighton group meetings and get involved!

The Climate Camp is a place for anyone who wants to take action on climate change,  for anyone who’s worried that the small steps we are taking aren’t enough to match the scale of the problem. There are many local climate camp groups around the country, the local one is the South Coast Climate Camp. At the camps these "neighbourhoods" have each their own camping space and kitchen. Many of the local groups continue taking decentralised action against climate change throughout the year, and so joining one is a great way to get involved.

Do you know that 1.4 billion people worldwide do not have access to energy which could dramatically improve their quality of life? Renewable World is a registered charity based in Brighton, which with support from local people and organisations, tackles poverty in developing countries by providing affordable renewable energy solutions to light homes, schools and clinics, pump clean water and improve livelihoods.

Believes in 'think globally and act locally' and does that by organising the power of the vote. The aim of Simpol is to drive governments to work together to solve the cause of the urgent global security problems affecting everyone’s lives, including climate change. There are thousands of Simpol Adopters in over 70 countries. The Brighton group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month between 7:30 and 9pm at Brighton Peace & Environment Centre. For more info about the group: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 07799603042.

Go to  for a full list of local groups operating in Brighton and Hove. 

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