Who we are

Our world is in crisis. Life itself is under threat. Yet every crisis contains the possibility of transformation. Across the world, heralded by the young, people are waking up and coming together. 

We hear history calling to us from the future. We catch glimpses of a new world of love, respect and regeneration, where we have restored the intricate web of all life. It’s a future that’s inside us all – located in the fierce love we carry for our children, in our urge to help a stranger in distress, in our wish to forgive, even when that seems too much to ask. 

And so we rebel for this, calling in joy, creativity and beauty. We rise in the name of truth and withdraw our consent for ecocide, oppression and patriarchy. We rise up for a world where power is shared for regeneration, repair and reconciliation. We rise for love in its ultimate wisdom. Our vision stretches beyond our own lifespan, to a horizon dedicated to future generations and the restoration of our planet’s integrity.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) is an international movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction, climate breakdown, and minimise the risk of social collapse. Extinction Rebelion Capital Region (XRCR) is the local chapter of XR. 

At the core of Extinction Rebellion’s philosophy is nonviolent civil disobedience. We promote civil disobedience and rebellion because we think it is necessary- we are asking people to find their courage and to collectively do what is necessary to bring about change.

All are welcome who want to adhere to our principles and values:

1. WE HAVE A SHARED VISION OF CHANGE
   Creating a world that is fit for generations to come.
2. WE SET OUR MISSION ON WHAT IS NECESSARY
   Mobilising 3.5% of the population to achieve system change – using ideas such as “Momentum-driven organizing” to achieve this.
3. WE NEED A REGENERATIVE CULTURE
   Creating a culture which is healthy, resilient and adaptable.
4. WE OPENLY CHALLENGE OURSELVES AND THIS TOXIC SYSTEM
   Leaving our comfort zones to take action for change.
5. WE VALUE REFLECTING AND LEARNING
   Following a cycle of action, reflection, learning, and planning for more action. Learning from other movements and contexts as well as our own experiences.
6. WE WELCOME EVERYONE AND EVERY PART OF EVERYONE
   Working actively to create safer and more accessible spaces.
7. WE ACTIVELY MITIGATE FOR POWER
   Breaking down hierarchies of power for more equitable participation.
8. WE AVOID BLAMING AND SHAMING
   We live in a toxic system, but no one individual is to blame.
9. WE ARE A NON-VIOLENT NETWORK
   Using non-violent strategy and tactics as the most effective way to bring about change.
10. WE ARE BASED ON AUTONOMY AND DECENTRALIZATION
    We collectively create the structures we need to challenge power. Anyone who follows these core principles and values can take action in the name of Extinction Rebellion.

Find out more about Extinction Rebellion