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There are a whole range of great benefits to engaging in peaceful protest, including:
Creating community cohesion: It allows us to connect with like-minded people and build on shared values.
Raising awareness: Protests could be a great opportunity to raise public awareness of the imminent impacts of climate change and the need for action.
Looking after your mental health: By participating in a direct action, you can mitigate eco-anxiety and motivate yourself to further efforts. 
If you feel overwhelmed in making the right choices, you're not alone. It can be extremely confusing to figure out how we can lower the impact of our everyday actions while still enjoying life. Lots of actions, such as reducing single use plastics, are great for the environment but don’t reduce much cutting carbon.
Read more about carbon impact
In the UK, a staggering 40% of us would donate 1% of our personal income to tackle climate change. And only 5% of Surrey residents reported to view climate action as insignificant (In-house survey conducted for SCC by Temple Group 2022).
Read more about climate conversation
It's your MP's job to listen to the issues that are most important to constituents, and platform those issues at the highest levels of decision-making.
Read more about influencing the government
Some of the problems we face today feel enormous. It's easy to get stuck with the mindset that our actions are just a drop in the ocean.
Read more about how small changes can create a big impact
Consumers, investors, and employers are increasingly showing a preference for organisations with strong green credentials – like those who offer sustainable products and services or publish their carbon impact.
Read more about how to impact change within your organisation
Working together towards a common goal is essential for successful action to tackle climate change.
Read more about how to talk to people about Climate Change
