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A group of GND Rising volunteers with a GND banner at the Birmingham Rise Up event

I went to a Rise Up – you should too!

 In April, I headed to GND Rising’s Rise Up in Birmingham – one of the movement’s in-person meet-ups popping up in cities across the UK this year. It was my first time at a GND Rising’s event, and although I was nervous at first, it was a very chill and welcoming atmosphere. To begin with, […] 13th June 2022 / Iman Khali Mohammed

we’re just getting started

 When GND Rising launched on the 5th of August, just over 4 months ago, we knew that the task facing this movement was huge.  With a new IPCC report making it clearer than ever that time was running out to tackle the climate crisis, and COP26 on the horizon, we knew we had to act […] 16th December 2021

MP challenges are daunting, but I’m so glad I stepped up

 GND Rising organiser Chloe McKinley tells us about her experience challenging her MP, Mhairi Black, and why she stepped up to fight for a Green New Deal. 30th November 2021 / Chloe McKinley, GND Rising organiser

5 things we learned at COP

 At the beginning of November, Green New Deal Rising welcomed hundreds of young people to a warehouse in Glasgow. Here's what we learned 25th November 2021

meet the movement at cop!

 Will you be in Glasgow for COP? Looking for ways to join us from home? Here’s our full programme of activities (including online) from the 5th-8th November. Venue info: Our GND Warehouse will be open every day from Wednesday 3rd-Monday 8th November, and will be a safe space for young people 16-35 to come at […] 26th October 2021
Caroline Lucas and colleagues speak at the launch of the Green New Deal Bill

The Green New Deal bill has launched!

 The Green New Deal is a ten year, game – changing plan to stop climate change and build a world in which we can thrive. And now a Green New Deal bill is beginning its journey through Parliament. This bill is our first step towards a liveable world for all of us.  On Wednesday, Caroline […] 20th October 2021