Declaration of Rebellion
I DECLARE that from this moment forward, I am in rebellion for Life on Earth.
I join Extinction Rebellion Australia (XR Aus) as part of a worldwide movement to halt mass extinction and minimise risk of social collapse.
Extinction Rebellion uses civil disobedience to demand that our governments act now on the climate and ecological emergency. XR is non-violent. We act in full public view and take responsibility for our actions, supported by our principles and values.
WE DEMAND THAT GOVERNMENT
1. TELL THE TRUTH
Government must tell the truth by declaring a climate and ecological emergency, working with other institutions to communicate the urgency for change.
2. ACT NOW
Government must act now to halt biodiversity loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero and beyond as fast as humanly possible.
3. BEYOND POLITICS
Government must create and be led by the decisions of a Citizens' Assembly on climate and ecological justice.
Extinction Rebellion Australia acknowledges the First Peoples of all the lands in which we live, love and rebel. We offer our respect to Elders past and present. As we face the climate crisis, we honour First Custodians, activists for land, water, culture and life. Country has never been ceded.
OUR PRINCIPLES
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 organising' to achieve this.
3. WE NEED A REGENERATIVE CULTURE
Creating a culture which is healthy, resilient and adaptable.
4. WE OPENLY CHALLENGE OURSELVES AND OUR 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 DECENTRALISATION
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.
*We may slightly change the wording of this declaration over time, but will always endeavour to keep its essence true to the aim of Climate Justice and the spirit of Extinction Rebellion.
