350.org Movement 2008
350.org is an international environmental organization that works on the climate crisis. Its stated with a goal to limit the use of fossil fuels and promote renewable energy by building a global and grassroots movement. The Fossil Free campaign of this organization, inspired by successful past movements, started in 2012 and has garnered support from over 1,500 institutions globally, managing a significant amount of assets, to divest from fossil fuels by October 2021.
Name |
350.org |
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Founders |
Bill McKibben, May Boeve |
Year Founded |
2008 |
Location |
International Forum |
Mission |
To build a global grassroots movement to address climate change and search for the solutions to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels to 350 parts per million (ppm). |
Activities |
Organizing grassroots campaigns, demonstrations of the campaigns, conservation efforts, and educational initiatives focused on climate change awareness and direct action. |
Significance |
Played a major role in mobilizing the public support for climate action by raising awareness about the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |
Symbolism |
The name “350” refers to 350 ppm that is considered the safe and upper limit for atmospheric CO2 concentrations to avoid catastrophic climate change impacts. |
Global Reach |
Operates in over 188 countries |
Achievements |
So many climate campaigns and initiatives, including the Global Climate Strikes and advocacy efforts to divest from fossil fuels. |
Top 10 Environmental Movements in the World
Environmental Movements in the World: The environmental movements are the social and political movements that demand the conservation of our environment to improve the whole environment of the country. These types of movements are also known as the “green movement” or “conservation movement” that favours and demands the sustainable management of natural resources by changing existing public policies.
In this article, we are going to learn about the Top 10 Environmental Movements in the World, along with their impacts.
Table of Content
- Top 10 Environmental Movements in the World
- Earth Day 1970
- Chipko Movement 1973
- Greenpeace Movement 1971
- Extinction Rebellion 2018
- Sierra Club Movement 1892
- 350.org Movement 2008
- Friends of the Earth Movement 1969
- Fridays For Future Movement 2018
- Indigenous Environmental Network Movement 1990
- The Climate Reality Project 2006
- Other Environmental Movements in World
- Major Environmental Movements in India