Take action

Ten things you can do to take action for a fairer world:

1. Learn more about global issues – the causes of poverty, conflict and environmental problems
   and possible solutions.

2. Make a personal commitment to be a part of the solution.  Read about some local heroes who have.

3. Reduce your use of non-renewable, carbon-producing energy:
    - Buy a low emission, fuel-efficient car or a bicycle
    - Walk, use public transport, or share cars

4. Buy less stuff.  Read our page on consumerism.

5. Buy from fair trade, environmentally and socially responsible businesses.

6. Join or volunteer with a local organisation that’s making a difference or overseas.

7. Eat less meat.

8. Open a bank account or move your superannuation to a socially responsible investment.

9. Conserve energy and water at home. Get involved in any number of events, competitions and challenges.

10. Watch less mainstream TV and find alternative media sources


This list is adapted from The Better World Handbook: From Good Intentions to Everyday Actions, Jones, Haenfler, Johnson and Klocke, New Society Publishers, 2001.  (Available on loan from the Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning.)