All over the world, people are gearing up for a month of powerful climate action in September. Bay Area events will include three big demonstrations and more. Help get ready and hit the streets.
GETTING READY:
Sign Up to Provide Support for the Youth Climate Strike September 20
Our youth leaders need adults to start now organizing to support them with with food, transportation, and more
Sign up to help here
Nonviolent Direction Action Training, September 7 – 21
Diablo Rising Tide is conducting a series of non-violent direct action trainings and other events to prepare for September climate actions. Schedule of trainings and events here
Meetings to Prepare for Direct Action in San Francisco September 25
Hosted by by Idle No More SF Bay, The Society of Fearless Grandmothers, Extinction Rebellion SF Bay, Diablo Rising Tide and the 1000 Grandmothers Bay Area
- Kickoff meeting September 4: Ballroom at Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck Ave
- Spokescouncil meeting September 14, 3 – 6 PM, For representatives of affinity groups planning to participate in the September 25 direct action. Details TBA
- Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance, September 17, 6:30-9 PM. With mass action organizer & author Lisa Fithian. The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia, San Francisco. More Event Details Here.
- Spokescouncil meeting September 22, 4 -7 PM. Details TBA.
Updates here
TAKING ACTION:
Youth and Allies Climate Strike, September 20
On September 20, the day of the global youth climate strike, Youth vs Apocalypse and other youth organizations will lead an action starting at Nancy Pelosi’s office, then visiting targets in government, finance, and energy that are contributing to climate breakdown. If you can’t join in person, please post on social media and tag the targets.
WHEN
Friday, September 20, 10 AM
WHERE
Federal Building
7th and Mission, San Francisco
Sign up here to get involved in preparing and making this day a success.
Community Climate Rally and Environmental Action Fair, September 21
East Bay Climate Action Network is holding a rally and environmental fair.with exciting speakers, displays and representatives from groups and organizations who will provide ways to get involved. The second part of the event will give you the opportunity to participate in Action Groups working for change.
This is a free family friendly event. Bring water bottle and blanket for lawn seating.
WHEN
Saturday, September 21, 1 – 3 PM
WHERE
Civic Park
1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Direct Action in San Francisco, September 25
On Sept 25, a coalition that includes Idle No More SF Bay, Extinction Rebellion San Francisco Bay Area, Diablo Rising Tide, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers and the 1000 Grandmothers for Future Generations will be organizing a mass action in downtown SF that will both disrupt those most responsible for the climate crisis, and create the world we want to see.
WHEN
Wednesday, September 25
7 AM – 5 PM
WHERE
Meet at Market and Montgomery
Details and updates here
Climate Strike at Chevron, September 27
On the day of the global climate strike, join Youth vs Apocalypse and members of frontline communities to protest Chevron’s irresponsibility. Chevron knowingly pollutes the Richmond area, the Central Valley, the Earth, and many other communities. And to no one’s surprise, Chevron is getting away with it. Even when they are put on trial, our government fails to hold them responsible. Thus, the responsibility is now ours. We will be demanding that Chevron gets off of fossil fuels by 2025 and that they stop using their influence to lie and harm frontline communities, and the future. We are also demanding that the governor speak up about this and stop Chevron from further destroying the Earth.
WHEN
Friday, September 27, 9 AM – 12 PM
WHERE
6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon
Details here.
Calendar of Events
Youth vs Apocalypse has created a website for all Bay Area groups to list climate events they’re planning in September. Check out what’s already posted add add yours! bayareaclimatestrike.net