People & Planet is a student-led movement and network. That means that YOU shape and decide on the campaigns that the network runs. Every six years, the People & Planet student network chooses a new climate justice campaign, and that time is now! This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our work and mobilise students across the UK to organise for the change you want to see.
Want to get involved but not sure where to start? Join one of our online workshops as we discuss what makes an inspiring campaign, and for the chance to share initial ideas and collectively think about how the student movement can play in securing climate justice!
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October 2026 |
Planet Campaign Democracy Process Launch |
Our ‘planet’ democracy year begins! The form to express interest in developing a campaign proposal is launched. For more information on submitting an expression of interest, see the section below. |
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November & December 2026 |
Idea Generation Workshops |
Attend one of our online workshops on Tuesday 10th November or Wednesday 9th December to discuss what makes an inspiring campaign, share your initial ideas, and collectively think about where the student movement could have impact in the climate justice space over the next six years. |
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January 2027 |
Deadline for Expressions of Interest |
If you’ve got a campaign idea - even just a rough theme you think you’d like to explore further - make sure you submit it via our online form by Monday 25th January. |
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February - April 2027 |
Development of Campaign Proposals |
If you’ve submitted an idea that meets our basic criteria, we’ll get in touch to offer you support to develop it into a campaign proposal. This will include an online development session on 18th February, so save the date! If multiple people have submitted similar ideas, we may ask if you’d like to collaborate on a shared proposal. |
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May-June 2027 |
Proposals Shared With Network |
Campaign proposals are shared with the student network. Comments and suggested improvements are gathered, and you’ll have the opportunity to amend your proposal based on this feedback if you’d like to. |
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July 2027 |
Decision-Making Process |
At Power Shift 2027 - our student activist gathering in July - the student network discusses and decides on a campaign to take forward for the next six years! Make sure you book your spot so you can participate in the discussions! |
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August 2027 |
Communication of Decision |
We’ll communicate the outcome of the decision-making process to the student network. |
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September 2027 |
Implementation of Decision Begins |
People & Planet Campaign Managers will draw up a plan to either implement suggested changes to our current climate justice campaigns, or develop the winning proposal into a fully-fledged campaign. This will include developing new resources, securing funding to run the campaign, and consulting with students on key decisions. |
The aim is to develop a campaign with the potential to be:
Climate Justice-Focused - The campaign challenges the root causes of the climate crisis, recognising the systems or unequal power dynamics that drive climate change. It acts in solidarity with those on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and/or acknowledges the links between the climate crisis and other forms of injustic
Strategic - Success can be clearly defined and a pathway from the current situation to the intended change can be planned.
Replicable - The campaign can easily be carried out at a range of higher education institutions, regardless of their size, location or academic focus.
Comprehensible - The campaign can be explained in one sentence, and can be understood by people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Niche - The campaign fills a space in the movement currently unoccupied, or makes a distinct contribution to a wider movement.
Fundable - The campaign should be able to receive sufficient grant funding (P&P staff can advise on this).
Based in Collective Action - The campaign focuses on action students can take together towards structural change, rather than individual actions and behavioural change.
Accessible - The campaign requires different roles, can be approached using a variety of tactics, and enables participation from diverse groups of people.
If you’ve got any questions or would like any support with the process, drop us an email at democracy@peopleandplanet.org
Please note: Any student or student union sabbatical officer at a UK university involved in People & Planet can submit an idea for our next campaign. You don’t need to be part of an official People & Planet society on your campus. If you've supported or helped to run any of our campaigns on your campus (even if part of a different student society) then you're part of our student network and can submit your ideas.