The Need for a Diverse Climate Activism

The climate movement requires a diverse ecosystem of activists and actions, including shockers and disruptors. Shockers employ nonviolent civil disobedience to shock the public and gain media attention, while disruptors integrate civil disobedience into larger campaigns. Both approaches have been successful in drawing attention to the climate crisis and pushing for incremental changes, although larger systemic change is still needed. The movement also emphasizes the importance of building community and solidarity, as well as cultivating resilience to handle the climate shocks that are inevitably coming.