https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/fairtrade-and-climate-justice/
‘For our hopes to be achieved, action needs to be taken right now.’ Bismark Kpabitey, Fairtrade cocoa farmer from Ghana, speaking at the COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow in 2021.
This was 18 months ago.
But despite big promises at the conference, farmers like Bismark are still waiting for funds to scale up their vital work taking on the climate crisis.
That’s why this weekend (April 21-24) Fairtrade is joining The Big One – a peaceful gathering outside the UK Parliament backed by more than 200 other charities, campaign organisations and community groups, to call for real and urgent action on climate change.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIG ONE
Coordinated by Extinction Rebellion, tens of thousands of people are expected at the four-day event which does not aim to disrupt the public. But it does aim to show politicians fair action on climate change is a real public priority.
The invitation is for everybody to Unite to Survive at ‘The Big One’ – a four day action from the 21st to the 24th April 2023, where people from all groups and movements (more than 200 charities, campaign organisations, and community groups), will gather throughout Westminster and at the Houses of Parliament. it will be
Family-friendly
Accessible and welcoming
Creative
Engaging
There will be art and music, talks from experts, places to listen and engage, and activities for the kids.
Friday 21st – Unite to Survive. Westminster is filled with flags, banners, and people.
Saturday 22nd – Earth Day. An enormous, celebration & family-friendly march for biodiversity!
Sunday 23rd – Running Out of Time! The Big One coexists with the London Marathon.
Monday 24th – Choose Your Future. Parliament returns, and the demand is delivered.
Come on your own, with friends and family, a community group – Come when you like, leave when you like, and stay for as long as you can. Come, be heard, and be counted!
For more info and FAQs, please visit https://extinctionrebellion.uk/the-big-one/
