25 organisations are calling on the EU and governments across Europe to cap air traffic The coalition of groups have published a tribune ahead of two days of action in France and other European countries The organisations are local residents groups and climate...
‘Trees not private jets’: activists take over Le Bourget airport against ‘climate criminals’
Extinction Rebellion (XR) France and Attac France took over Le Bourget airport on 22 September 2023, denouncing the responsibility of the ultra-rich for the ecological crisis and the complicity of the government. Around thirty activists took to the tarmac to plant...
International Training: Aviation and climate justice
Do you want to be part of a movement for a fair and green mobility system, or boost campaigns on climate justice and aviation? Would you like to learn more about the ecological and social impacts of aviation, how to counter the industry’s greenwashing strategies...
The expansion of Kasese Airstrip: a threat to wildlife and communities in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Blog post contributed by our member CECIC (Center for Citizens Conserving Environment) The serene and biodiverse Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda has long been a haven for a remarkable array of wildlife, boasting over 95 mammal species, about 10 species of...
Hundred climate activists in custody in Geneva after peaceful protest against largest private aviation industry sales event in Europe
UPDATE: ALL 102 CLIMATE ACTIVISTS WERE RELEASED, AFTER HAVING BEEN DETAINED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. Geneva, 23.05.2023 – One hundred climate activists from 17 countries supporting Greenpeace, Stay Grounded, Extinction Rebellion, Scientist Rebellion and other climate...