The Rest of Activism

Program & Host Organization

The Rest of Activism is a consultancy-based initiative in the United Kingdom that focuses on supporting climate activists and communities through reflective, restorative, and resilience-building practices. The program provides structured spaces for emotional processing, community support, and sustainable engagement with climate action.

Location & Scope

The initiative operates primarily in the United Kingdom, with most activities delivered online and occasional in-person gatherings outdoors. Its hybrid format enables participation from a broad geographic area, extending its reach beyond local communities.

Who It Serves

The program serves the general public, particularly adults engaged in or affected by climate activism. It aims to support individuals who experience emotional strain connected to climate work and who seek tools for resilience, reflection, and connection.

Climate & Mental Health Focus

The Rest of Activism addresses the emotional impacts of the climate crisis, including eco-anxiety, grief, overwhelm, and burnout. It responds to the need for sustainable engagement by creating space to explore inner experience, build resilience, and reconnect with meaning in the context of ongoing environmental and societal challenges.

Activities & Format

Activities are delivered through monthly hybrid sessions that include group dialogue, reflective exercises, artistic expression, mindfulness, guest workshops, and outdoor practices. Sessions typically include 11 to 20 participants who join flexibly as an open cohort. The program emphasizes guided reflection and community-based learning rather than a fixed curriculum.

Inclusion & Accessibility

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Outcomes & Evidence

The initiative aims to strengthen emotional resilience, support activist sustainability, and cultivate grounded engagement with climate issues. Short-term outcomes include increased self-awareness and connection. Medium-term outcomes include greater resilience and deeper community involvement, while long-term goals focus on sustained climate engagement and personal wellbeing. Evaluation details were not provided, though the approach draws on established practices in mindfulness, emotional literacy, and community support.

Guiding Principles

The program aligns with principles of emotional diversity, optimism, social connection, nature bonding, emotional resilience, climate justice, trauma-informed practice, and collective responsibility. These principles are reflected through reflective dialogue, shared creative practices, and attention to the emotional realities of climate action.

Resources & Sustainability

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Team & Partners

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Challenges & Context

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