A Climate Defense action is an action organized by a group of people that follows our Principles and Values and is compatible with our base Demand.
We interpret the use of the Climate Defense symbol or the #climatedefense hashtag as explicit consent by the action group to frame their action within the Climate Defense movement.
While preparing an action, consider…
Will it be a mass action (like the German anti-nuclear movement that took away the stones under the railway), or is it an affinity group action (like puting sand to damage the engine of a coal digger)?
Will it be publicly announced (like the Money Rebellion breaking the glass of fossil banks), or does it have a surprise element (like the disarmament of cement factory of Lafarge in Marseille)?
Is getting arrested part of your tactic (like the Heathrow Pause action)?
Do you expect it to be replicable (like the deflation of SUV tyres)?
Also check: Does it have visible impact? Is the action understandable and explainable in one photo or in two lines? Do you have clear target, politically? Some actions need technical skills or agility. Some actions rely on mass public support.
Adjust your tactics and your narrative accordingly.