DATE ANNOUNCED FOR MASS ACTION AGAINST THE FOREST INDUSTRY IN SWEDEN: 15-19 JUNE

This summer the network Take Concrete Action is going for the forestry capital. A mass direct action will take place in Gävle, in so called Sweden, 15-19 June. 

“We’re a mixed group of climate activists from Sweden who are tired of politicians and their inability to take the climate crisis seriously.

We refuse to remain passive – we’re taking action, and YOU can be a part of it!

Join us in Gävle this summer for the raddest climate camp in sweden’s history, in tandem with an even radder mass action!”

More info at,

– takeconcreteaction.info (as for now only in Swedish) 

– IG: https://www.instagram.com/takeconcreteaction (some info in English)

– FB: https://www.facebook.com/takeconcreteaction (some info in English)

Support at,

– Firefund: https://www.firefund.net/tca (in English)

RECLAIM THE POWER ACTION CAMP ANNOUNCED

WHAT: Mass protest camp for climate justice.
WHEN: 8th-13th August 2024.
WHERE: UK

Reclaim the Power has sent us a call to join their action camp in august this year fighting back against Drax, a company chopping woods and burning trees under the disguise of bio fuel who is also the single largest carbon emitter in the UK. Read their words below:

“Reclaim the Power Action Camp 8-13th August

Reclaim the Power is back this summer with a mass protest camp for climate justice. As a decade old direct action network we will welcome new faces and old to a mass action camp targeting Drax – the biggest emitter in the UK, the world’s biggest burner of trees and a key driver of environmental racism.

Join hundreds (hopefully thousands) of others from across the country and further afield for six days of workshops, communal living and action to fight the greenwashing eco-genocide of Drax. We will be camping from the 8-13th of August and attendance is entirely free, supported by donations.

Interested? Sign onto the mailing list here https://actionnetwork.org/forms/rtp24

Want to help organise with us? Come to the next gathering – a two day space to make decisions, get to know people and learn new skills. Gatherings are for everyone: new faces and those around since the Drax train hijack of 2008.

There will be a crash space, childcare, cheap and vegan food, and it will be wheelchair accessible.

Our next gathering will be on the 24th and 25th of February in York.

Sign up and find out more here: https://reclaimthepower.org.uk/news/york-gathering/

We can’t wait to see you all!!”

MASS ACTION AGAINST FORESTRY CAPITAL IN SWEDEN 2024

WHAT: Mass action against Swedish forestry industry.
WHEN: Summer 2024
WHERE: Gävle Sweden.

Take Concrete Action (TCA) is a network of autonomous radicals in so called Sweden. Two years ago TCA did a successful blockade against the concrete factory Cementa, on Gotland. This summer TCA is going for the forestry capital, with a mass direct action in Gävle. (Date is TBA)

“What lobby organizations, easily bought politicians and dubious scientists call a forest is not the same as what most of us think of when we hear the word. It’s not a bushy, messy, busy place. They are gigantic plantations. Since the end of the nineties, both the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Swedish forestry companies have been using a definition of forest that even includes clear-cut forests (where all tress are literally cut down). An incestuous relationship exists between Swedish authorities, the forest industry and research.

The PR image that the forestry and pulp industry have managed to establish on their business is total fiction – pulp fiction.

Our network have spent some time studying, writing about and taking action in questions about forestry. In the summer of 2024 we will arrange a climate camp in Gävle, with aim at the pulp industry, together with both old and new comrades… Conscious consumption choices are not enough, we have to change the whole shit.. Join!”

Read more at,

takeconcreteaction.info (as for now only in Swedish)

– IG: https://www.instagram.com/takeconcreteaction

– FB: https://www.facebook.com/takeconcreteaction

Support,

– Firefund: https://www.firefund.net/tca

MELBOURNE HUNT SABOTEURS CALL FOR ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT AT THE HUNT’S OPENING MEET.

Melbourne Hunt Sabs is asking for support on the local hunt’s opening meet day. If you are near, go shout at some scum!

“For the first time, we are asking for community and supporter presence at our first hunt sabotage without our founding sab, Liam.

This is going to be a big one. We are determined to not let their abuse of power mean they can get away with hunting illegally. Are you annoyed at the hunt? Want to stand with Melbourne Hunt Saboteurs?

Come and show your support for all Saboteurs as we reintroduce ourselves to the hunt at Barwon Hunt Club’s official “Welcoming hunt” on July 8th.

This will be a protest out the front of the property that they use their illegal hunting methods on (of which they are inviting to teach others including children how to be cruel to animals)

This will take place on July 8th @10am right out front of Mt Hesse estate, which is on Mt hesse Rd in Eurack. We will have flags set up for you to spot us!

Bring snacks, bring chairs, bring yourselves! its going to be a big day!
Make some noise with us!!!”

DEFEND THE ATLANTA FOREST ISSUES A CALL FOR A LONG HOT SUMMER OF SOLIDARITY.

From June 24th to July 1st in Atlanta Georgia, USA, a week of action will begin to head-off the Weelaunee Summer.

Come for the week.
Stay for the summer.

Previous weeks of action have been bristling and bursting with energy, excitement, and activity. The following week after these, when large numbers of people that were there for the week leaves, there has consistently been what’s called a “week of repression.” During that time the police do raids and the empire strikes back in retaliation. The energy and pressure from a long hot Weelaunee summer could resist their attempts at repression.

Remember that solidarity can be felt from around the world, maybe join from wherever you are, drop a banner, send smopke signals, whatever you fancy!

DEFEND THE ATLANTA FOREST IS IMMINENTLY THREATENED AND CALLS FORT SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY

On April 1st the Weelaunee forest being protected against the building of Cop City began being clear-cut and the destruction of the forest is moving forward. There has been calls for action, calls of solidarity, and calls for protest.

As a multi-faceted campaign, folks can expect to see a variety of tactics being used to fight back against the destruction of the forest. What folks SHOULDN’T do is wait to see those tactics in action.

The destruction of the Atlanta forest is a worldwide attack with consequences that will be shown in every aspect of our life. The first step towards increasing the effects of climate change in the areas surounding the forest isn’t the only problem. The problem stems from their capability to destroy in order to build even more oppressive tools that will be used to train cops who will be let lose to murder more people. The problem is letting the police build their mock city is allowing them to justify the murder of Tortuguita for an even greater evil.

Wherever you are, whatever your preferred methods are, fight back. Don’t wait for others to show you how. Don’t expect others to fight for you. If you are far, you can send solidarity via smoke signals, or via banner drops. Remember that subsidiaries and businesses involved in the destruction of the forest have locations all around the world. If you are near, you can demo, you can blockade, you can chew the machine that destroys the woods. It is on you, on us, to win the fight.

Follow Defend The Atlanta Forest on instagram, twitter, and mastodon for updates.

Visit scenes.noblogs.org

THE WILD FIGHTS BACK!

SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE RABBITS – CALL TO ACTION!

Shut Down T&S Rabbits has been throwing blow after blow to T&S Rabbits, a fur farming enterprise in the UK that uses a loophole in the fur farming prohibition laws to exploit rabbits and sell their skin for huge profits.

The campaign launched a few months ago and they’ve shut down multiple planning applications in multiple locations, closed down one of their farms and is now tackling the last standing farm owned by the company using pressure campaigning as their main tool to success.

They have published a new website that exposes businesses associated with T&S as well as addresses from everybody involved. They have a page where they’ve published all the undercover footage they have gathered during the campaign, and a week ago they announced a week of action against T&S Rabbits.

From UA, we want to support their fight against the rabbit farm and we are joining their call. From wherever you are in the world, you can join the week of action (8th to 14th of August). If you do not have targets nearby to organise a demo, do a banner drop, or maybe go protest outside your nearest fur shop in solidarity with the campaign!

If you take action in solidarity, contact Shut Down T&S Rabbits through their socials or email so they hear about your actions. Find all the info here:

https://shutdowntnsrabbits.farm

There are many tactics that people can use, and the only way to win the fight is to try them all. What will you do to help those rabbits?

SOLIDARITY IS OUR BIGGEST WEAPON!

URGENT CALL FOR SUPPORT – HELP HUNT SABOTEURS SWEDEN FIGHT AGAINST THE BEAR HUNT.

Hunt Saboteurs Sweden is a group of dedicated activists taking direct action against hunting. They have put a call out for economic support to be able to fund their action against the bear hunt, which will start on the 21st of August and aims to murder 622 wild bears.

Their fundraiser is a crowdfunding event, which means that if they do not reach their goal of 900 EUR (750GBP, 918 USD) they will not be able to retrieve the donations.

The crowdfunding event will run until the 19th of August, and any support you folks can show would be very appreciated.

If you cannot afford to donate, please share far and wide and contact groups and people who you believe would be able to support this campaign.

DONATE HERE:
https://www.firefund.net/protectthebears

READ HUNT SABOTEURS SWEDEN’S WORDS BELOW:

“On August 21st the bear hunt starts in Sweden and 622 bears have been sentenced to lose their lives in brutal and ruthless ways. The hunters will tear families apart, torture them to death and traumatize not only the bears but all the inhabitants of the forest.

Hunt Saboteurs Sweden intends to make the hunting difficult and prevent the killing in every possible way to protect the bears.

WHERE AND WHEN: Different parts of middle and northern Sweden from August 21st and forward. We will stay for as long as the economy allows us to.

WHY DONATIONS ARE NEEDED: Unfortunately it costs a lot to sabotage a hunt. The sabs needs food and shelter but also cars and petrol since the hunt is taking place in the woods and sometimes very far away from the society. We always make sure to choose the cheapest options of everything.

WHY TO PROTECT THE BEARS: Hunt Saboteurs Sweden is an anti-hunting and antispeciesist organization that fights for and protects the wild animals against hunters and their psychopathy. We are dedicated to animal liberation. This means we work with groups locally, nationally and worldwide who fight to end domination and injustice.

We take direct action peacefully when needed on the fields to stop the hunt and slaughter of our wildlife. Not everyone can join us on the fields but anyone can play an important role. Fundraising and raising awareness are as important.

WHERE TO FIND US:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/HuntSaboteursSweden/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/huntsabssweden
Mail: [email protected]

CALL TO ACTION TO DEEND THE ATLANTA FOREST

We have received a Call to Action for everybody to join the fight in Atlanta Forest. We would add for all people who cannot travel to the USA that you can do a lot of things from wherever you are. Learn about the multinational companies that are part of the destruction of the Atlanta Forest and organise locally! More info can be found on https://scenes.noblogs.org/ and https://defendtheatlantaforest.com/

“ON APRIL 21st, FOREST DEFENDERS OVERHEARD WORKERS STATE THAT FOREST DESTRUCTION AND EVICTION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 3

This is a CALL-TO-ACTION for eco-warriors worldwide to come help defend the forest from any further police intrusion and destruction! The kkkops would train here to militarize against those resisting all systems of oppression; in the name of abolition we must take action!

We have over 500 acres to defend between fighting off the police and staving off Hollywood from clear-cutting the forest for their bullshit movies.
If you come to make a stand against the long arm of the law, know that autonomous action is encouraged!
Go feral! Build pirate ships! Dance with us! Don’t bring your hierarchical shit here. Leave your clocks.
Bring your art and your fury! Let’s supplant the slimy fingers of the police and oppressive systems they make possible.

If you are interested in throwing down and joining our funky feral brigade, hit us up on the riseup at:

dtfatlotg(at)protonmail.com

See you in the Forest!
With Love and Rage,

-Camp Deadnettle-“

STOP CASTELLER, A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH!

Assemblea Antispecista and an array of other groups have been putting a lot of effort in fighting Casteller. For anyone who doesn’t know, Casteller is a concrete prison in Italy where multiple bears deemed dangerous have been locked up under strict measures and for life. Currently, three bears are kept in concrete rooms and exiled from the wild because the authorities decided they are a risk to the humans in the area. The same authorities that participated in the project of bear reintroduction in the wild. Those authorities have been combating the information that bears do not deserve to be locked up and insisted that right now, the bears are hibernating.

Anonymous activists from Assemblea Antispecista accessed the prison to film the conditions of the bears. In the video, you can clearly see the size of the rooms where the bears spend their life, and as if by some weird magic, that the bears are not hibernating. Surely the authorities will be able to justify it one way or another, but the reality is that forcing wild animals into a cage will negatively impact their normal functions.

In October last year, a mass action was organised, where a group of people locked on in front of the main entrance whilst a different group toppled down a big part of the perimeter fence surrounding the prison. Meanwhile, multiple organisations have been lobbying and campaigning politically to stop Casteller from imprisoning wild bears. With the video of the precarious situation of bears surfacing online, Assamblea Antispecista has called for another mass day of action in Trento, Italy, and is calling for international support.

20th March, Trento, Italy.

For more information, organisation and timetable, contact Assemblea Antispecista here: assembleaantispecista(at)gmail(dot)com

You can check their socials here:
FB: Assemblea Antispecista
IG: Assemblea Antispecista

If you are not able to go, you should probably let other folks know. Share, contact your local collectives and other mass action groups in Europe. Are you unable to do so due to being in a different continent or not being able to travel? Generate press. Create videos, write about it, contact mainstream media or organise solidarity actions. Choose what you’re good at and join this campaign!

The wild is not to be caged. We are all responsible for this fight. We are all responsible for the freedom of those bears. We should all fight until we win.

FOR THE WILD!

SMONTIAMO LA GABBIA!