Our Movements objective relies on traction with three vital constituencies: voters, government, and corporations.
Leaders respond to pressure. Pressure is created by movements. Movements are built by many thousands of individuals. But sometimes they start with just one—like Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who inspired millions to join weekly climate strikes.
When an issue really matters to enough people, things begin to happen. Conversation. Debate. Media attention. Legislation. Ultimately, the issue catalyzes voters and brings them to the polls.
Over time, the issue rises to the top of the public’s agenda. Despite significant progress, the climate crisis has yet to reach this level of perceived importance.
A movement may seek a political realignment, a fundamental shift in public sentiment, a new set of leaders, or all of the above. In any case, movements give policymakers vital cover for acts of political courage.
As we pursue the transition to a net zero future, we must also guarantee equity in education, in health care, and in the world economy.