Climate and ecological change is no longer the remit of activist groups like XR and Just Stop Oil. On 20 January 2026 the UK government released a Joint Intelligence Committee/Defra report on “global biodiversity loss, eco-system collapse and national security”
This can feel quite overwhelming but there are lots of other like-minded people in our local and wider communities who feel likewise and are working hard to make a difference. See below for national and local groups to join and get involved with.
National Emergency Briefing
The National Emergency Briefing in Westminster on 27 November 2025 was the first event of its kind bringing over 1,000 political and community leaders to hear 11 experts speak about the effects of climate change across a range of areas including the NHS, military stability, food security and industry. The NEB team is now campaigning for the government and national media to inform the public about the reality of climate change. You can sign their letter here asking for a Parliamentary Call for a Televised Emergency Briefing.
They are also making a 45 minute documentary for communities to show our civic and political leaders from April 2026 onwards.
Media Revolution
Climate Emergency Centres
Climate Emergency Centres (CEC) project enables the development of a self-funding Eco Centre in your area that brings together a diverse alliance of groups and individuals in the local community to build solutions, relationships and resilience in the face of the Climate Emergency and multiple social crises.
See map here of the existing network of CECs across the country.
Climate & Nature Bill
Zero Hour is using the NEB campaign to promote the Climate and Nature Bill becoming an Act of Parliament
Sign up here to support this campaign and you will receive invitation to join your local WhatsApp group and monthly zoom meeting.
“CAN Bill is live, but it must be given time for it to go anywhere. The only way for it to be continued is for Parliament to ask it to be included in the King’s speech.
Environmental Change Institution, University of Oxford
Offers workshops and ongoing coordination and action, including responding to mis/disinformation, social media skill-building, and positive storytelling. If you would like to be involved in these efforts, please email: climate@oxfoe.co.uk.
For upcoming events they are holding see here.
Their annual Oxfordshire 2026 Climate and Communications Conference and Networking Event was on Saturday 24 January 2026
Speakers:
Shaun Spiers, Director of the Green Alliance, on UK climate policy and politics in 2026
Sarah Gilbert, Head of Climate Action, Oxfordshire County Council
Hayden Banks, Climate Outreach advocacy manager
Dr. James Painter, specialist on climate misinformation at Oxford University
Small towns can make a big change
Nature and Climate Network (new name for West Berkshire Green Exchange) – our local support group in West Berkshire that runs GreenFest on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Greener Henley is a leading example of what can be achieved at the local level. Please visit their website for inspiration for you could set up in your area.
Personal Education
There are Carbon Literacy Training courses you can take in your local area which will help you understand and talk about the issues that concern you – and meet like-minded people.
