Get Involved – Beyond Individual Actions!
How you can drive change
When we think about climate protection, we often focus on individual actions—choosing sustainable transport, reducing waste, or consuming less energy. However, while these steps are important, structural changes that are needed require collective efforts and systemic action. Governments and institutions must implement large-scale solutions, such as expanding public transport, investing in renewable energy, and supporting sustainable travel options.
Travel Different for Future
While institutional change takes time, young people have a voice and the power to push for change now! Here are some ways you can go beyond individual actions and actively engage in climate advocacy.
But how can we accelerate these efforts and turn them into real, concrete actions? While institutional change takes time, young people have a voice and the power to push for change now! Here are some ways you can go beyond individual actions and actively engage in climate advocacy.
Ways to advocate for climate protection
If you’re ready to go beyond individual lifestyle changes, here are some powerful ways to get involved and make an impact:
- Take part in climate demonstrations
Joining climate protests and rallies is a powerful way to show decision-makers that young people demand action. The more voices are heard, the harder they are to ignore. - Sign petitions
Petitions are a simple but effective way to push for climate-friendly policies. Whether it's supporting better public transport, reducing aviation emissions, or promoting clean energy, signing and sharing petitions can create real change. - Start climate conversations
Engage in discussions with parents, friends, and teachers about the importance of climate protection. Many adults underestimate how much climate change will affect future generations. By sharing facts and concerns, you can encourage them to support climate policies. - Influence voting decisions
If you’re not old enough to vote yet, talk to your parents, grandparents, or older friends about voting for candidates and parties who really care about climate protection. Elections play a major role in shaping policies that impact the environment. - Write to politicians and governments
Your voice matters! Writing letters or emails to local representatives, members of parliament, or government officials can help push for climate-friendly policies. If enough people demand action, leaders are more likely to respond. - Show support through everyday symbols
Stickers, tote bags, or posters with climate messages help spark conversations and show others that climate action matters. A small symbol of support can inspire others to get involved.
Take action with the "Climate-Friendly School Trips" campaign!
Beyond these initiatives, another impactful way to take action is by rethinking school trips. Transportation is a major contributor to CO₂ emissions, and schools have the opportunity to make a real difference by choosing sustainable travel options. Advocating for climate-friendly school trips allows students and teachers to reduce their environmental impact while encouraging long-term improvements in the way educational travel is organised and planned.
How we can support you
Through the "Climate-Friendly School Trips" campaign, you’ll gain access to essential tools and resources to turn this idea into action.
- The Action Guide
Our comprehensive Action Guide walks you through the process step-by-step, providing practical strategies to introduce sustainable travel practices in your school, engage in meaningful discussions with students and teachers, and advocate for real change. It also supports you in preparing a well-structured proposal to present at your school conference, where key decisions about implementing climate-friendly school trips can be made. - Educational posters
To support awareness-raising efforts, we have also created six visually engaging educational posters that can be displayed in different areas of your school—such as hallways, classrooms, and common areas. These posters act as a powerful storytelling tool, sparking curiosity and encouraging discussions among students, teachers, and school leaders. By strategically placing them throughout the school, they create a visual journey that challenges traditional travel habits and inspires sustainable choices.
Together we can be stronger
By joining the campaign, you become part of a growing movement dedicated to making school travel more climate-friendly. Whether by initiating discussions, displaying posters, or working with your school to implement sustainable travel policies, every action contributes to a broader shift toward responsible and environmentally conscious travel choices.
Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more about the campaign and download all the resources here. Together, we can move beyond individual actions and create a lasting impact—not just in our daily choices but by transforming the way schools approach travel and sustainability.