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While Greenpeace’s work makes the headlines, people behind the scenes are making sure that MPs and other representatives hear the message too. Our UK-wide network of political lobbying volunteers is helping to win some major victories.
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Pulling the levers of power happens in many different ways. Protesting outside Barclays’ head office to stop them funding oil pipelines gets lots of attention, but we also need to talk directly to the people in power.
With 650 MPs – plus local councillors and other decision makers – there’s a lot of ground to cover. Volunteers around the country lobby their local politicians, talking to them about Greenpeace’s campaigns and the solutions to the climate and nature crises.
Greenpeace’s political lobbying volunteers are passionate and determined people who want to see change happen. They keep in contact with their MPs via letters, emails or social media, and meet them in person if there’s something really important to discuss. It’s about effective and persuasive communication, as well as building relationships with MPs and other politicians to make sure urgent environmental issues are on their agendas.
Lobbying at a local level has an impact on national and even global issues. Network members have often been able to meet with their MP when Greenpeace hasn’t been able to meet with the relevant minister. This way, our concerns have still been heard by government – because of lobbying volunteers.
Lots of big political decisions have happened partly because of the network lobbying their representatives. Victories include…
You don’t need to know lots about how politics or parliament works, or be able to recite stats on carbon emissions. You just need to care about environmental issues and be willing to talk to decision-makers about why they matter to you. We’re here to give you the training and support to help you put your passion into action.
You’ll need an address in the UK and must be 18 or over to get involved. Greenpeace is committed to being independent and non-partisan, which unfortunately means you can’t join the Network if you’re an elected representative of an area, such as a local councillor.
If you’re not able join the Network right now, have a look at our other volunteering opportunities to find a different way to be involved.
Please get in touch on guk@greenpeace.org if you have any questions about the Network. If you’re having trouble signing up to Greenwire, please contact greenwire.uk@greenpeace.org
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