In this brief, we define imperialism, colonialism, and neo-colonialism in relation to the capitalist world system. A strong analysis of these systems is essential for developing transformative organising strategies.

Drawing inspiration from the Black Panther Party survival programmes, this brief explores how the climate movement can raise political consciousness and organise people into revolutionary structures.

2023 Climate Futures Prize, First Place. From reclaimed skyscrapers to the joy of new found life, Rediscoveries explores what it feels like to live in a world that is healing socially and ecologically.

2023 Climate Future’s Prize, Second Place. This story follows the main character into a solar punk future where much is to be learned about community, care, and the simple joys of life.

2023 Climate Futures Prize, Third Place. A story of indigenous resistance from deep in the Cameroonian jungle that will suck you in with humour, high-paced dialogue, and beautiful articulation of human-nature connection.

2023 Climate Futures Prize, under-18 Winner. A story about the challenges and nuances of revolutionary struggle in a planet on fire, while highlighting how life can be dramatically improved for the masses.

Journeying with mother and daughter on trip halfway across the world, this story imagines a future of progress, possibility, and hope, as well as the hardship it took to get there.

One’s level and type of engagement in climate action is, in part, affected by varying emotional responses to Earth breakdown. While touching on the role of fear and anger, this brief explores the central importance of active hope.

Once new regimes are thrust into power by an ecosocialist mass movement, what then? This brief offers a first take - a society in transition towards democratisation, decommodification, and decolonisation.