Shine a light on the issues that matter
Creating a campaign or petition is a powerful way to draw attention to environmental issues and inspire others to get involved.
Best Practice:
- Start a petition that asks for a clear action from a decision-maker, such as a local council or business
- Launch a campaign, this could be online or offline, that educates others or calls for change on an issue affecting nature
- Be clear, respectful, and solution-focused in your message
- Use simple tools like email, social media, posters, or community groups to spread your campaign
Why it matters:
Campaigns and petitions help turn concern into momentum. When more people rally around a cause, local or national decision-makers are more likely to act.
Use storytelling and social platforms to support nature
Whether online or in a notebook, sharing your personal journey with nature can help inspire others to connect with the environment and take action too.
Best Practice:
- Keep a wildlife diary, blog, or journal to record your thoughts, observations, or progress
- Post on social media about environmental topics you care about. Share positive stories, local wildlife news, or your own sustainable choices
- Use hashtags and tag relevant groups or councils to help your message reach a wider audience
Why it matters:
Personal stories can motivate change and help others feel part of a shared effort. Your words can be the spark that encourages someone else to act.
Make sure nature has a seat at the table
Nature often loses out in local planning and land management, but it doesn’t have to. You can help shape the decisions that affect your local green spaces.
Best Practice:
- Write to your town or parish council to suggest that nature is considered when managing parks, verges, and public land
- Attend public meetings or consultations and speak up for green spaces and wildlife
- Engage with the planning system by reviewing local applications and submitting comments that highlight the need for biodiversity and sustainable design
- Follow along with Kent Wildlife Trust’s ‘Speak up for Nature’ newsletter below to keep up to date with our impactful work across Kent’s planning system.
Speak up for Nature newsletter
Subscribe to our Speak Up for Nature mailing list to get exclusive access to insights and advice that help you answer nature’s call. In it, you'll find nature-focused updates from our campaigns, actions you can take right now to help tackle the nature and climate crises, and more.
Grow a movement through everyday conversations
Sometimes the biggest impact comes from encouraging those closest to you. By talking openly and positively about the environment, you help build a culture that supports nature.
Best Practice:
- Talk to friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues about the small steps they can take
- Share local events, volunteer opportunities, or sustainability tips
- Forward relevant newsletters or social posts that others might find useful or inspiring
Why it matters:
Change is contagious. The more people who care about and act for the environment, the stronger the movement becomes.
Keep learning and looking for ways to help
Joining an environmental mailing list or newsletter is a great way to stay informed, find new opportunities, and be part of a wider community working for change.
Best Practice:
- Subscribe to trusted environmental updates, action alerts, or local conservation news
- Use what you learn to guide your own actions or share opportunities with others
- Celebrate progress and stay motivated by connecting with like-minded people
Why it matters:
When you're informed, you're empowered. Regular updates keep you connected to the bigger picture and ready to speak up when it counts.