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Around 70 of our coalition members have been matched with pro bono scientists through a partnership with the Thriving Earth Exchange of the American Geophysical Union. We have also connected groups with legal, policy, communications, and financial experts. Please contact us to benefit from this support; meanwhile, see the additional resources listed below.
Resources
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The Battle of the Story: Using Narrative Power to Move People to Action
The Battle of the Story: Using Narrative Power to Move People to Action—presented by A2 Communications Manager Zachary Crow—explores how the stories we tell shape beliefs, influence behavior, and drive social change. Together, we’ll uncover strategies to craft compelling narratives in our own voices—stories that inspire action and move us toward the just, thriving communities we all deserve.
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How to Hold a Press Conference
A press conference is a public event where an individual or organization shares important news with journalists through a public statement and Q&A. Often used to announce major updates, respond to crises, or launch campaigns, press conferences help generate timely media coverage and shape public understanding. With the right preparation, they’re a powerful way to share your message and engage a wider audience.
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How to Write a Media Advisory
A media advisory is a short (no more than one page) notice sent to journalists to invite them to cover an upcoming event such as a press conference, forum, or rally. It is typically distributed twice—first about 5–7 days before the event, and then again the day before as a reminder. A media advisory should be concise and no more than one page in length.
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How to Write a Press Release
A press release is an official statement shared with journalists and media outlets to announce timely and newsworthy information, such as an upcoming event, a campaign launch, a public statement, or an urgent call to action.
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Climate justice in frontline communities: Here’s how to (really) help
As global warming accelerates, there’s a push by environmental groups and philanthropic foundations to engage with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis….
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What makes a successful flood advocacy group?
Helen Lekavich launched Floodlothian Five in 2013 after severe flooding affected homes in the Village of Midlothian, Illinois. They share their story.
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Using Nature to Address Flooding
Across the US, towns and cities are using nature to help reduce flooding. The practice, also known as green infrastructure, bring multiple benefits to communities. This webinar is presented by Dawn Henning from the City of New Haven, CT and describes their work bringing green infrastructure to the city.
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How to Ban “Fill and Build”
Fill and build is the widespread practice of clearing a flood-prone site, piling up dirt, and putting buildings on top. This is a how-to guide for banning it.
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Flood Survivors’ Manifesto
As the impacts of global warming accumulate, the need for progressive, environmental policy grows. Nobody knows this better than the grassroots leaders who comprise Anthropocene Alliance. We worked with them to develop a manifesto aimed at stopping or reducing flooding.
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The Great American Climate Migration
This document was the product of a series of roundtable discussions among grassroots leaders from ten low-income, Black, Latinx, and Native American communities. They were convened by Anthropocene Alliance (A2) and The Climigration Network (CN) between February 23rd and August 1st, 2021 to address The Great Climate Migration, the resettlement of some 30 million Americans over the next half-century due to climate change.
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How to Organize a Twitter/X Storm
Need to get the attention of elected officials? Learn how to organize a Twitter storm to get the attention of elected officials.
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How to Get Politicians to do Things
People sometimes ask: “Why don’t elected politicians hear us?” Anthropocene Alliance has produced a brief guide to make sure they do. If you follow its three guidelines, you won’t always get what you want, but at least you’ll have a fighting chance.
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Flood Slogans and Chants for Public Meetings and Protest
Bringing humor to public meetings, hearings, rallies and protests keeps people’s spirits up and gets the attention of politicians, government officials and the media
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Protest 101
You can vote in elections, or run for election, meet with elected officials, attend public meetings, send letters to newspapers. But sometimes, protest is the best way to build a movement and change things!
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Starting a Flood Survivor Group?
Is it time to rally the troops? There is plenty of work to go round, and many hands make it light. We can help you partner with services and providers that will lighten the load and keep you afloat.
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A 10-Point Platform on Climate Change
As leaders of an environmental justice organization called Anthropocene Alliance, we’ve seen the consequences of climate change close-up. We often get asked where A2 stands on issues relating to climate change. To answer some of these questions we have developed a succinct 10-point platform on climate change.
