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Action framework

With this text we set the framework for our actions against the gas lobby from 8-12.12.24 in Berlin. If you want to take part in the actions, please read it beforehand.

We are taking to the streets to block and disrupt the World LNG Summit & Awards and to protest against the usage of fossil gas. Various groups of the climate justice movement are uniting for this cause. While the traditions of our actions and our analyses differ, we stand together for climate justice. This document sets a common framework (consensus) for our actions. This is a prerequisite for ensuring that our actions are transparent and easy to assess; our common framework (consensus) conveys that we also respect and support each other during our protests. We say what we will do and will do as we say. We invite all people who agree to this framework to join our protests. Whether people have experience with political actions or not, everyone should be able to participate.

Our actions take a stand against the use of fossil gas, the expansion of LNG-terminals and exploitation through neo-colonial structures. Our protest is necessary and appropriate in view of worsening climate injustice and the lack of political measures taken in recent decades. Our types of actions include blockades of places where decisions regarding fossil gas are being made and lobbying activities are planned, and other types of creative and disobedient protest – both in small and large groups.

Our actions convey an image of diversity, creativity and openness. We will not let ourselves be held back by physical obstacles. Our actions are neither directed against the police, nor pedestrians or employees. We let ambulances pass through our blockades. The safety of everyone involved is our priority. We will not endanger people, we will behave calmly and in a considerate manner, and will respect each other and our respective needs. We will take care not to endanger rapidly flowing traffic, and will only enter the road when it is safe for everyone.

We all collectively take responsibility for the success of our actions.

We do not carry out protests under the influence of alcohol or other recreational drugs. We have neither alcohol nor drugs with us.

We will prepare ourselves for our actions with training sessions in advance. During the actions, we make decisions as democratically and collectively as possible.

No one should feel forced to take part in the protest. Anyone can leave at any time – though they should communicate this to their affinity group.

We film and photograph our protests and will publish this content. Faces may be recognizable on published video footage or pictures. Furthermore, we are aware that we are in the center of public attention and our words can be used against us. That is why we are careful about what we say and how we behave.

We see ourselves as part of the movement for climate justice and stand in solidarity with all those who resist climate destruction through fossil fuels and the social and ecological consequences of fossil capitalism and neo-colonialism. We stand in solidarity with all those affected by global crises and wars. Our struggle is feminist, anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-ableist, queer, anti-capitalist, against anti-Semitism and every other form of oppression. We strive to be aware of everyday and systemic discrimination among ourselves and through our environment and actively work against it. We strive to live up to this goal in connection with our actions.