International Climate Day: Small Actions, Big Change

On 24 October, millions around the world will mark International Climate Day—a moment to remember that while the climate challenge is global, the solutions start with each of us. It’s not about waiting for others to act, but about recognising that every decision we make ripples outward and adds momentum to a collective movement.

Take one small (but not too small) step

This year, the invitation is simple: choose one action that feels meaningful, practical, and doable in your own life. It could be:

🌱 Read a new book on climate solutions and share what you learn with a friend.
🚲 Get your bicycle and gear sorted so you can swap some car trips for pedal power.
📢 Support a climate advocacy campaign, adding your voice to call for stronger, faster action.
🥕 Start a food garden, reconnecting with the land and reducing your food footprint.
🔧 Learn to repair your broken items, keeping them in use and out of landfill.

Why it matters

These may sound like small things, but together they tell a bigger story. Each action sends a signal—to friends, neighbours, workplaces, and leaders—that people and planet matter most. Small steps accumulate, habits spread, and change accelerates.

Be part of the movement

International Climate Day is not just about one-off actions. It’s about building momentum toward a safer, fairer, and more sustainable future. Whether you choose to plant, repair, learn, ride, or advocate, you’re part of something much bigger: a global movement of millions showing that action is both possible and powerful.

So this October, ask yourself: What will your action be?