Upgrade Democracy

For three days and nights, Rebels from far and wide came together to build an encampment and campaigned to put our 3rd demand for Citizens’ Assemblies onto the front page of the tabloids and the evening news. 

This is an XR action to target our broken system – with no compromises, others can join us, but this is our show!

More information can be found at https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/upgrade-democracy or you can watch some of the 3 days of livestreaming.

Upgrade Democracy – Day 1
The System is Broken

Upgrade Democracy – Day 2
Mass Citizens’ Assembly

Upgrade Democracy – Day 3
Another World is Possible 

Hear more about upgrading democracy

We have recorded a series of videos from recent meetings to share and learn about how our democracy works and how we need to make it work to address the Climate and Ecological Emergencies.

Learn about the XR UR 2024 Strategy

Hear how unrepresentative our democracy is

Watch local democracy in action at Bristol Hustings

On Saturday 22nd June we called on all politicians to get behind big action for nature.
60,000+ people gathered in London to send a clear message to the next government

We must #RestoreNatureNow

Read about the 300+ supporter organisations at https://www.restorenaturenow.com/supporters

Watch the recording of the Live Stream Video and see if you can spot local Bristol Activists in amongst the excellent speeches, featuring Dale Vince, Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin, Feargal Sharkey and many others

FUNERAL FOR NATURE

SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2024

WE STAGED A DRAMATIC EVENT FOR NATURE IN BATH, UK

Around the world, biodiversity is being annihilated at a terrifying rate. We are entering the ‘sixth mass extinction’ event and the consequences could be catastrophic if we do not act swiftly.

In spite of promises from governments, biodiversity loss shows no sign of slowing.

The future of our life support systems are at stake.

We invited you to take part in a mock-funeral for nature procession through the streets of Bath to help raise awareness and make change happen, especially for the UK, which is now ‘one of the most nature-depleted countries on earth’.

Insure Our Future

Saturday 2nd March

All over the UK, over 1,000 people took part in dozens of individual actions as part of the coordinated “Insure Our Future” Campaign.

Here is a brilliant video of the Action that took place at the offices of Tokio Marine in Bristol, one of the biggest and dirtiest insurers in the world.

Find more about this amazingly impactful series of actions from https://global.insure-our-future.com/global-week-of-action-2024/

2023 Retrospective

“It is only when you look back down the hill that you realise how far you have climbed, even if you are still far from the summit…”

At this time in the year it is often worthwhile reflecting on what we have done and the good we have achieved, if only to make the road ahead seem less daunting and give courage for the journey ahead.

Take a few moments to watch these videos from 2023 and feel the spirit rising in you to do yet more into 2024 to build a better world for us and all life on Earth.

And from across the country

If these videos inspire you to join us in our activities and action, then please contact us below or visit our Meetings page for more info on being with other like-minded people.

For more about our past actions

Visit our Previously page or social media

Welcome to Beyond

The Fossil Fuel Era

Everyone is welcome

Extinction Rebellion is founded on a number of fundamental principles

One of the key ones is that we value reflecting and learning.

Since The BIG One in April 2023, where we gathered so many thousands of souls to fight for our lives, we have been reflecting and learning about that event and what it helps us to do next.

We have done a lot of work deliberating at our open meetings and also hard graft behind the scenes to build our XR Bristol Strategy.

What YOU CAN do…

1. Be inspired by the stories of our Bristol Rebels below, then…

2. Get all the latest insider info from our Newsletter, then…

3. Read our current XR Bristol Strategy, then..

4. Come along to one of our regular Meetings, then…

5. Join a Working Group & take on a role…

Come along to discuss and join others to feel the power of joint action.

We hold weekly open meetings and many others for specialist and working groups.

Find out more on our Join Us page.

The BIG One

Read our reflections on this major event

Visit our Previously page for a full report in text, pictures and stats.

There is much more to come. More news soon as we start to roll out our new local strategy for the next 18 months taking in the next two election cycles.

Meet our Extinction Rebellion Bristol Rebels

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things… in unprecedented times.

You can be part of our Movement to unite in the greatest challenges of our times.

Watch their stories as you progress through the various pathways below.

New to XR & Activism?

Want to find out more about XR & dispel some myths?

  • Find out what XR means to Bristolians
  • Read about how to start getting involved with XR Bristol
  • Hear from others like you & how they got started
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Involved but resting?

Know you need to do more & re-engage with the growing movement?

  • Were you active but stopped in the Covid years?
  • Feel you could and should be doing more in your community?
  • Watch our short video intros to re-energise you
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Already active but want to take support to the next level?

  • Are you already active but need to know how to take it to the next level?
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Extinction Rebellion Youth

Extinction Rebellion Youth Bristol is the autonomous, climate and social justice focused, youth wing of XR Bristol, for those under the age of 30.

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Phuon Keorasmey, 23, a prominent figure in Mother Nature Cambodia, arrested on July 2, 2024. MAYBE YOU ARE LIKE ME - scared but determined to do what you can to fight for a better future. Maybe you're sick of the lies and twisted words coming from our politicians. Maybe you or your loved ones are struggling with the effects of climate change, injustice or the cost of living right now, and you can't understand why those in power are doing nothing. Or maybe you believe everyone should have a fair shot at a good life. MAYBE YOU ARE LIKE ME - scared but determined to do what you can to fight for a better future. Maybe you're sick of the lies and twisted words coming from our politicians. Maybe you or your loved ones are struggling with the effects of climate change, injustice or the cost of living right now, and you can't understand why those in power are doing nothing. Or maybe you believe everyone should have a fair shot at a good life. Coal ends today, not with a bang but a whimper. It fueled the Industrial Revolution and the UK becoming the first global superpower. Now we’re the first industrialised nation to end the use of coal. Easy to breathe a sigh of relief, but tens of thousands of miners gave their life‘s work, and many died in the pits. Joshua Wong, Hong Kong imprisoned activist and politician. one of many political prisoners remembered by XR at its recent protest. Defend Our Juries action today (Friday) MAYBE YOU ARE LIKE ME - scared but determined to do what you can to fight for a better future. Maybe you're sick of the lies and twisted words coming from our politicians. Maybe you or your loved ones are struggling with the effects of climate change, injustice or the cost of living right now, and you can't understand why those in power are doing nothing. Or maybe you believe everyone should have a fair shot at a good life. This action comes in response to the science being silenced and the longest sentences in living memory being passed on peaceful protestors. 40 nonviolent people of conscience are currently locked up in UK prisons for acting to save all life, with some having also been remanded in prison for lengthy periods before taking action. The Whole Truth Five were found guilty of ‘conspiracy to cause a public nuisance’, after Judge Hehir removed all legal defences available to them, and ruled that information about the climate crisis could not be submitted as it was ‘inadmissible opinion or belief’. Larch Maxey (from the South West) stands as a beacon of resistance in a world teetering on the brink of climate catastrophe. For years, he has fought tirelessly for the survival of our planet against the carbon elite, and now, unjustly, he's been sentenced to three years in prison for his peaceful resistance.

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