How do we organise?

Organisational Structure

We work in ways called Self-Organising Systems, i.e. decisions are made by those with the mandate for specific tasks. This means that decisions are made by small circles of people instead of large group consensus. Each circle has one or two coordinators who are responsible for ensuring that the group meets regularly, fulfills its mandate and stays in touch with other circles.

Local groups organize autonomously. When their sizes increase they can decide to form circles with mandates. For example, there could be the recruitment circle, in charge of recruiting new members and integrating them into the group. There could be a commincation circle, that will handle the social media, or communicating with the press.... All those groups are fluids and adaptable to the energy present and needs coming from the entire local group.

Collectives are groups taht are united by a shared interest in a specific topic. For example, Growth Kills is going to center their actions on denouncing overconsumption and advocating to stop using economic growth as an indicator of prosperity.

We also have a few structure that operate at a national level : Finance, Legal, IT... to preserve ressources where it makes sense. Local groups and collective meet regularly online to keep in touch and coordinate when necessary.

You can be part in as many goups as you'd like but we advise you to first get in touch with the local group closer to you. If there are none and you have the energy and motivation to start a local group please email us at info@extinctionrebellion.be