The Climate Camp process's work has always taken place in small working groups. The Climate Camp process is run on a basis of trusting each other. A lot more gets done by small groups of people working on the details rather than the wider groups micromanaging every little thing.
The best to get involved is to join a working group. They are not like committees, in that they don't have elected members. They are open to anyone to join and contribute to.
Here's the working groups currently up and running...
Process Group
Finance Group
Space Group
Action Support Group
Action Strategy Group
Networking Group
Gathering Group
Website Group
Fundraising Group
International Group
Legal 2008 Group
-Process Group : process[at]climatecamp.org.uk
The Process Group deals with the administrative work of the Climate Camp. It also keeps an overview of the Climate Camp process and watches out for gaps that need filling.
-Finance Group: finance[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Does what it says on the tin. Looks after the money, keeping the accounts and ensuring working groups spend within our means.
-Space Group: space[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Researching feasibilities and costs for acquiring a permanent property and/or land for a hub/base camp in the Kingsnorth area.
-Action Support Group: actionsupport[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Provides direct action resources and training for the rolling blockade against Kingsnorth Power Station.
-Action Strategy Group: actionstrategy[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Undertaking research into target and tactic possibilities for the rolling blockade against Kingsnorth Power Station.
-Networking Group: networking[at]climatecamp.org.uk
-Gathering Group: gathering[at]climatecamp.org.uk
This group rotates around to whichever local group is hosting the up and coming gathering. This local group then deals with everything for the gathering, from cooking and venue practicalities, to compiling an agenda and co-ordinating facilitation. For more details on gatherings click here
-Website Group: website[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Responsible for the maintenance of the website, while also keeping an overview of its content and design. Liaises with the other working groups to ensure website is relevant and up to date.
-Fundraising Group: fundraising[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Responsible for all areas of fundraising, covering everything from organising events to filling out grant applications.
-International Group: international[at]climatecamp.org.uk
Responsible for mobilising and networking for Copenhagen 2009, organising transport and accommodation for those who want to travel to the summit, and creating a space for dialogue of what we want to see happen. Also responsible for international networking and knowledge sharing, and ensuring the UK Climate Camp is represented abroad.
-Legal 2008 Group: legal[at]climatecamp.org.uk
This group was part of the Climate Camp '08 process. It is still following up ongoing legal proceedings from the Camp.
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Because we are currently embarking on a new and exciting process following Climate Camp 2008, many new working groups are still in the process of forming as the focus of our activities is still being discussed.
For more information on working groups, or any questions and queries, email process[at]climatecamp.org.uk
