On 20th September, young people are mobilising to fight the climate emergency. We say creativity can create culture. This is our chance to put our talents behind the voices that matter.
Don’t do nothing while our house burns.
Create and Strike.

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Create a sign, a blimp, anything that can be used to amplify the message of the climate emergency.

CREATIVE LUMINARIES FROM THE TATE MODERN, GLASTONBURY, HOLLYWOOD AND THE AD INDUSTRY, ALONGSIDE THE UKSCN, WILL HELP THE MOST POWERFUL MESSAGES GET THE EYES AND EARS THEY DESERVE.
Powerful:
A simple message that can incite change

Shareable:
Something with the power to travel the world

Iconic:
Think big. Work with others. Do what you do best.

Check out these slides for inspiration and further details.
Need the essential sign-making materials to bring your idea to life? Need a space to work?
Work alongside other creative strikers on 18 September at Tate Modern.
Event details here and here.

More workshops at Children's Scrap Project and MayDay Rooms.
Leave your desk and join others in the industry supporting young people on the strike on Friday September 20th.

London based creative professionals participating in ‘Create And Strike’ will gather on Friday 20/09 at 10am by Millbank.
If you truly believe our industry has the power to enact change, then take what you’ve made on to the streets and get the message heard.

To find the strike nearest you go HERE.
Will & Ben from Southpaw Agency
This one is so great because of exactly how visual it is. I’ve seen a few variations of the signs signifying rising sea levels before, but the pairing of the protesters wearing scuba gear as well adds both a touch of humour as well as vital immediacy to an easily preventable issue we shouldn’t have to be worrying about.
Edgar Wright


These guys have really thought outside of the usual placard design box which is brilliant. The sheer height of these placard catches your attention allowing you to visualise the potential enormous rise in sea levels.
Emily Eavis
Jennifer Christie
Just a lovely funny line that makes you ‘warm’ to the campaigner as well as the cause. It adds humanity to the issue.
Bridget Angear


I always love strong humour, and this piece is no exception. Both sending a powerful message and making a good joke about it is one of the best ways at bringing attention to an issue. Hats off to this one.
Edgar Wright
Will Nicholls
I love that the placard is in the design is of an actual tape measure, a simple, clear and effective message that gets right to the point.
Emily Eavis


Direct and to the point. Very shareable.
Rankin


This makes the consequences of global warning personal and terrifying. Some shock is still required.
Bridget Angear
THE BEYOND COLLECTIVE
Today’s youth communicates through text more than voice. This photo highlights that perspective.
Rankin
HOWIE CLARKE
This creative and colourful placard illustrates the effects of climate change on our oceans perfectly. The message is clear, and the effort applied to making this placard is fantastic!
Emily Eavis


Not only does this one pack a great punch in its message, but it does it in a truly creative artistic way. Having the two sides compared directly next to each other, it’s an incredibly beautiful and efficient message to see amongst the demonstrations.
Edgar Wright
Lottie Mayer - ODD
This is sharable and relatable. And great use of comedy.
Rankin
Charlie Lindsay and George Bartlett
A clever play on First World War military recruitment campaign accessing emotions of patriotism and self-sacrifice around a powerful emblematic figure. This speaks directly to Greta’s youth audiences as well as their grandparents. It’s also beautifully executed.
Frances Morris


Greta is the voice of a generation.
Rankin
Katie Burrell
What is there to say? This message is powerful, funny, brilliant, and even pokes fun at the concept of making protest signs. There’s simply nothing you can critique about this piece.
Edgar Wright
Sam Weston
Simple use of sans serif black typography set against a brilliant colour. Reminds me of vintage activism. The crisp deadpan humour is worthy of Jenny Holzer or Ed Ruscha. Chilling.
Frances Morris
JP
I like the way these two placards create a delayed reaction. ‘I’m not five foot so I am okay....oh no my extra five inches will make no difference’. So from the plight of an individual we reach the plight of humanity. Very smart and poignant.
Frances Morris


A placard / sign that makes us laugh is often the most memorable, and I think this was a really creative way to get across the really serious message that sea levels could rise drastically if we don’t collectively limit the climate change catastrophe.
Emily Eavis
Panel to judge the most impactful work:
FRANCES MORRIS
Director of Tate Modern
EMILY EAVIS
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
EDGAR WRIGHT
DIRECTOR, BABY DRIVER, HOT FUZZ
BRIDGET ANGEAR
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER AMV
RANKIN
PHOTOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR
ORGANISERS FROM THE UK STUDENT CLIMATE NETWORK

Dear Creative Industries

We are in a climate and ecological emergency. What are we going to do to help?

We, the signatories of this letter, believe that our industry has the power to enact positive change, and that it is our duty to use our creative talents and resources to help mitigate the climate and ecological crisis.

The Global Climate Strike is happening on Friday 20th September, organised by Greta Thunberg and thousands of youth organisations around the world. It will see millions of young people out on the street, demanding an end to the age of fossil fuels and climate justice for all. These are the most important voices in the world today, and they have asked the adults to support them.

As a signatory, I commit to giving my employees the opportunity to take time to:

  1. Join the strike on September 20th
  2. Create something that amplifies the climate emergency message at the strikes

Young people have asked for our help, and this is a clear opportunity to take advantage of what we are great at and to make a significant difference to the defining issue of our time.

Signatories ( so far):

Please contact us to add your company name to the letter.