Name of group / organisation I came with
People and Planet (University of Surrey)
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change
Green Action (Southampton University Environmental Group)
Manchester Campaign Against Climate Change

Name of other action (1)
Handing out leaflets for "Animals Count" - a political party for people, animals and the environment.
Pre-march service at St Matthew's Church

Name of other type of organisation
Free speach, that means free speach for everyone including the BNP
Anti-nuclear power, Vietnam anti-war protest, anti-Trident, nuclear weapons

Important group of which I am a member (1)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change

Important group of which I am a member (2)
Friends of Foundation for Information Policy Research
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
World Society for the Protection of Animals

Important group of which I am a member (3)
University of Reading Lesbain and Gay Society
World Society for the Protection of Animals
Regional Centre for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Important group of which I am a member (4)
Association of Environment Conscious Building
Vegetarians International Voice for Animals
Asylum Seekers Support Initiative Sheffield
Anti-racism group in Grand Rapids, Mich. USA

The organisation I most closely identify with
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change

Job
Fundraising assistant for Salvation army
Climate change awareness campaigner for county council
NHS carer / alternative health practioner
I got 'knocked out' at the G8 march in Edinburgh by a water bomb dropped out of a window above.

I'd be up for some direct action. I would like to chaim myself to a tree. So if you are ever doing that please let me know. muffinkimber@gmail.com
After much deliberation, I gave up on section 10 as I feld unable to tick any box withouth adding an extensive caveta. Perhaps it was designed like that!
My family has reduced its carbon footprint to 90% less than UK average. That includes work and travel.
There were some insighful speeches at the climate rally about the UK economy
10 is a silly question. It depends what you mean. We don't have to lower, just change.
Unfortunately this liberal democracy is not helping the environment. Why should people who care nothing about the welfare of this palnet and those who are knowingly undermining it for their own children, have as much say in its future as htose who campaign to protect it and deprive themselves of materialistic possessions? We need green fascism.
I've made lifestyle changes: switched to a green energy provider, reduced my electricity use and water consumption. I boycott some companies, I don't drive, I have reduved the no. of flights I take. I have protested abroad.
I found the phraseology of question 6a made choices quite difficult due to the implications which the wording held in my interpretation and the close relationship of these alternatives.
Is there any chance of seeing the results of your work? My email is scolty@gmail.com
Statements under no.10 are dealing with very compex issues; have difficulties (with the present wording) to answer them
I believe climate change has to be dealt with by the government who can have the bigest impact against the disaster we all face. Thank you.
I think we are a mad species - we should be making doughnuts - not cluster bombs, nuclear weapons and war!! - Peace!!
I hope you don't mind me writing on the front page, but I wasn't sure what you meant by the global justice movement. In future, please could you use 100% recycled paper for your questionnaires.
Question 7 - it's the public demand to be greedy that most worries me, but the question is set up to make it look like you trust the government more than a church which traditionally told you not to be greedy. PUblic demand can be unrelaible on scientific decisions because it is so easy to let those with vested interests justify your own greed until it is too late. If I had studied science, I would have done more before now.
It might be instructive to discover how far people have travelled to the demonstrations. The questionnaire does not seem to ask questions to probe perceptions of the underlying cause of the problems with which we are concerned.
Didn't like the bi-polar questions - forced me to tick middle boxes
Didn't understand question 3 - too vague
I hate muiltichoice questionnaires. So many of the questions are inappropriate. What is meant by a global justice movement? I came alone but met up with people I knew. CO2 emissions must be reduced by 80% within the next 10 years, NOT 50%
Your questions are (understandably' very simplistic! I don't see this as "either / or" it's "x and y" - we need personal, political, business action ...
It is my view that climate change is our WW3. 'The war on error' as we have to convince people that you can't eat bank notes!
Good luck in your survey. I am a middle aged, middle class, long-time 'leftist'. During the Dec 8 demo , one observer asked me why I was in a protest event involving 'fringe' members of society. How SAD!
Is this form and the envelope printed on recycled paper? Sorry about my irritating comments - I do have some concerns about how questions and answers to them will be interpreted.
Far too many campaigners at the march equated climate campaigning with anti-capitalism. By saying that we can tackle climate change only by over throwing capitalist systems, they are muddying the waters, setting impossible challenges, and caring off the laymen when they should be encouraging them to get on-board. Too many political agendas!
I identify with Paul Hawken's 'Blessed Unrest' speech and Frances Morre Lappes book 'Getting A Grip'. I am interested in the development of a social movement that will function on active democracy parallel mainstream responses to the climate crisis and create a network of living and food systems based on principles of regerative design.
If the human race is going to survive, we need to work in harmony with each other and the rest of creation. We must reject selfishness and greed, and try to live a sustainable life. 'Live simply so that others may simply live'
I go on marches only occasionally. I have been on the climate march once before, last year. I have done partly paid environmental research and campaigning for 20 years, on climate/energy issues for the last 2. I am a bit surprised the march is not bigger. It is the main activity for me, more practical action and information-giving area.
I think the way you worded pretty much every question in part 10 was flawed - this will affect your analysis, as for example, being strongly in favour of compulsion (such as through rationing) to bring about individual change, I had to tick disagree for the 2nd question as it isn't the only way; or for the final question, although I'm strongly in favour of engendering individual responsibility, you might interpret my answer as the opposite as there are still ways to bring about individual change withouth that (through a cap and share system, for example). The 4th question is ridiculous as you're asking people to agree or disagree with two independent statements. Sorry to criticise, but I've seen plenty of invalid claims made on the basis of dodgily worded questions by my fellow academics, and it's made me into a bit of a pendant!
Q6 is difficult to answer because the goals are mutually attainable. Also, it is my view that those who will be most important in bringing about necessary changes, or very many of them, would not attend a march like today.
I may receive and respond to emails occasionally i.e. less often than monthly more often than rarely.
Sensitive information. I hope it is ALL confidential, including names of organisations.
The choice of answers to question 10 are too simplistic. The solutions are more complex and require combinations of actions
I became aware and concerned with these issues after giving birth to my son. an 'emotional awakening' is what is needed is society. Ignorance and apathy is destroying the possibility of a huge movement for environmental / social justice.
The only gripe I have to make about the march (apart from the weather) is that so much paper was wasted with all the flyers and leaflets handed out and dropped. This should be limited.
general comment re. climate march - too many NGOs etc. with plstic/ PVC banners (not good for the environment). Most shocked by Brighton Green Party who told me it was a "small thing". No it's not! It is HYPOCRITICAL to use poisonous material for banners on a climate change march.
Sorry - the envelope got wet ... along with everything else!
Participated in direct action in anti-nuclear weapons movements in the 1980s
Environmental damage can only be prevented by a combination of individual and governmental action. Therefore Q10 is difficult to answer without seeming contradictory.
Sorry my rucksack wasn't as waterproof as I hoped! Rain got in. PLEASE PUBLISH YOUR RESULTS WIDELY.
I am willing to do whot is might take to give my children a futcher. (spelling mistakes in original)
The most important change people can make to reduce global warming is to become vegan. 18% of carbon emissions come from livestock. vegans use 1/5 amount of water + 1/4 amount of land than non vegans.
The wording of some questions is a problem. I think climate change has to be tackled by governments, businesses and individuals.
I believe the march was too unfocused in its message to make a true impact
I find choices under 6a and 10 inadequate. Climate change can only be halted by mass popular action overthrowing existing political institutions.
I think it is unlikely that anyone involved or who has been involved in illegal direct action will fill in these forms. That is partly a civil liberty issue. The anti-terrorism legislation can be used to curtail many activities and the necessity to inform and take instruction from the police regarding the date, venue etc. of any demonstrations reduces the capacity to respond quickly to an unfolding situation in a way which can be most effective. Direct action of oneof the few ways to have any impact on business and draw business attention to their social responsibilities. It also draws public attention to aspects of a situation not fully appreciated by the public. Direct action combined with mass demonstrations are important ways of bringing issues further up the political agenda. Direct action and demonstrations are important ways of expressing personal views and commitment, having direct connection with people as opposed to politicians and are as valid as voting or political lobbying.
1) more emphasis on educating school kids on climate change. 2) more inclusion of the elderly - they know a lot! 3) need a campaign to turn grazing land into land used for growing food directly for humans. 4) everything recycled - "cradle to cradle". There is "no away".
The environment is a massively important issue but a lot of people seemd to use the march to promote their own agenda.
Not sure your concept of direct action is very clear. You probably mean civil disobedience, do you not?
re. Q10. I don't believe that my standard of living will be lowered by using less energy. My quality of life will be increased by cycling, insulation etc.
10 years of inaction by UK government about climate change , and the invasion of Iraq has left me disillusioned by parliamentary democracy and the impact of demonstrations. I still participate in both rather than do nothing, but ultimately I think direct action by groups of people has more impact.
I hope you receive enough returns to make a pertinent analysis. Campaigns such as this could be made even more effective if you know who is motivated to participate.
I am not too keen on the phraseology used here considering we are now entering an age of entropy. Question 5b should have a column for weekly events. Should also have a question or two on positive solutions such as transition town movements, permaculture etc.
Good luck with your survey, hope you find the results you're looking for!
Proportional representation is long overdue in the UK. Referenda might improve social cohesion and keep representatives on their toes.
Please could you let me know when the results of this survey are completed. I am a PhD student interested in the topic area. Thanks. anjadalton@yahoo.co.uk
There needs to be more publicity around the march as I only found out from friends in Bristol.
Please make any conclusions, recommendations, papers etc. available to the climate movement (and others). Good luck. B.
Why doesn't the government make it law that all new build houses / units have independent personal power supplies (at least 50 percent)?
I think marches and demonstrations, provided they involve large numbers of supporters from many different tgoups / backgrounds etc. with good reporting on news can be very effective.
Good luck!! Interesting research ... But, I found this difficult to complete. I think the questions assumed a lot. i.e. that your average person on the march would be a committed activist. Also some questions are badly-worded. In particular, Q7, which seems to imply that the listed organistions should all be equally responsive to public opinion (and that we should be equally cynical about their agendas - I 'trust' churches, NGOs etc, to not be populist - similarly, I wish the Labour Party would be more couragous.
As usual with surveys I found that many options did not fit my situations although the subject was relevant to some degree. This forces me to either ignore it or choose an option I do not wholly identify with. This obviously distorts your results.
I have only lived in the UK since August 3 2007. Prior to that I lived in the United States. I am a U.S. citizen.
Q8d. Emotional ties with Labour (old Labour). Voted for the first time Liberal Democrat as a protest vote. No Green Party in constituency. Convinced now of need for proportional representation at elections.
My actions and views are not static. I was involved in direct action. I am no longer. I reject the implied "either / or" to individual or state / company action - it is a process involving both.
Radical politics at grassroots level is often very eclectic. After years in communist groups (often tiny stupid factions) went back to anarchist roots - and there is no real 'organisation' as such. I like Victor Serge's view on politics - effectively marxist but liberatrian (anarchist) by heart.
Some of your questions in section 10 are, off course, not so deffinite (spelling mistakes in original).
Your prepaid envelope got spoit by the rain! Best wishes for your study.
Q10 was really badly worded - I believe we need individual action AND action by political leaders AND companies. We need to stimulate industry AND restrict damaging industries.
Part 10. I think climate change is a responsibility for the individual and the international leaders etc. We all have a part to play.
Good luck with your survey. I think a better world is worth fighting for. All the best.
Technology must also be used but not as an alternative to total change in lifestyles.
I think question 2 (section 10) is very stupid. It is now clear that the most important thing to achieve is a total cessation of rainforest destruction. All individual efforts are dwarfed by the CO2 + methane emissions caused by rainforest removal.
I have been concerned about global warming since reading a book written by the "Club of Rome" in the late 60s. I try to do personal things e.g. No car for 10 years, good insulation, all low energy lightbulbs and writing for our local magazine.
Q11b should perhaps have included peace / anti-war demo and actions.
Climate change is the responsibility of us all, individuals AND industry, government & individual organisations.
Individual and collective responsibility are mutually reinforcing, in that people's willingness to do their bit in proportion to a) their awareness of need - up to, but not including dispair, b) their trust in others doing their bit, c) their perception of their ability to make a difference (see diagram on questionnaire)
I disagree with the paradigm and premis upon which many of these questions are based.

It was really unclear which boxes to tick to reflect these views.