The Stay Grounded network invites groups to join the French mobilization for a reduction of air traffic and a just transition towards a climate-safe transport system. Airlines in the European Union alone have been guaranteed an...
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How to Do Grounded Online Campaigning
It has become standard even for small NGOs or grassroots groups to run multiple social media channels like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. But very often these are not used effectively, content is posted rather randomly and is not presented in a catchy way, or the...
Airport Conflicts – Struggles for Environmental Justice
All across the globe airport projects involve new land acquisition, the destruction of ecosystems, displacement of people, local pollution and health issues. More and more airports, especially in the Global South, are becoming ‘Aerotropolis’, or Airport Cities,...
Next Webinars on Social and Environmental Justice: 30th of April and 7th of May
During the past year we had many discussions in our network about our news campaigns and whether they are inclusive and diverse. Also in our last network meeting we agreed to strengthen the Global South perspectives in out network and bring in more diversity in terms...
Open letter: COVID-19 Just Recovery Principles
With their measures against the Covid-19 crisis, governments must follow principles that ensure a just recovery. These principles must ensure that a future after Corona will be healthier and greener, more social, democratic and resilient. Together with hundreds of...
Erasmus Student Network’s partnership with Ryanair– outdated in times of climate crisis
Stay Grounded sends open letter urging the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) to end partnership with low-cost carrier Ryanair and instead collaborate with rail companies. Version française voir ci-dessous Ryanair, along with Erasmus Student Network (ESN), has committed to...
Filipino fishers join global climate strike
Filipino fisherfolk fighting against Bulcan Aerotropolis and wider infrastructure development, which is destroying wetland in Manila Bay, have started a mobilization called 'Fishers Rise Up!' 20/02/2020: Bulakan, Bulacan - The Fishers Rise Up! initiative includes a...
New night train Vienna – Brussels celebrated by climate action groups in both cities
After more than 15 years of absence, the night train connecting Brussels and Vienna returns. Twice a week, travelers can now travel in their sleep between the two capitals. It is only a modest start, but in both cities Stay Grounded members welcomed the new night...