Transcript Getting active locally and influencing MP’s in 2015 WELCOME!

Getting active locally and influencing
MP’s in 2015
WELCOME!
Getting active locally in 2015
We know....
• You’re passionate about International
Development.
• You care about what happens to the planet we
live on.
• You dream of a world without poverty, inequality
and climate change.
• You’re interested in connecting with like-minded
people to help make a difference.
Getting active locally in 2015
• The SDGs are the successor framework to the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) and will direct international development focus and funds
for the next 15-20 years. It is critical that the new framework is bold and
effective and addresses the issues that cause inequality and poverty. The
difference now is that the new framework will also address the issues of
climate change and sustainable development.
• All UN Member States will agree the new SDGs; they will present the final
agreed SDG framework at the UN General Assembly meeting in
September 2015.This single set of goals and targets will apply to all
countries, not just developing countries as the MDGs do. The new SDGs
will be agreed through a series of negotiations between UN Member
States.
• In December 2015 a second Summit will set new targets on climate
change.
Who is action/2015?
The action/2015 campaign is made up of lots of
organisations and charities with local supporters.
Acting together on your shared concerns gives you
more organising power throughout the year and
more impact on local politicians. Some of the
organisations making up action/2015 in the UK are
listed at www.bond.org.uk/advocacy/action-2015
How can I get involved?
Campaign activities may include;
• Writing to your MP
• Arranging a meeting with newly elected MP
• Continue to meet with other campaigners and
strengthen your local movement building.
• Consider planning a local event, media stunt or
exhibition to promote international development in
the run-up to the UN General Assembly in
September.
Sharing your experiences
• Feeding back is simple: go to
www.election.bond.org.uk and upload the
information.
• Influencing Local Politicians for Sustainable
Development – a guide providing supporters with a
step by step overview of how to engage with MP’s on
the next development agenda.
Thank you for coming
Q&A