Vote
The Power of Your Vote
Our governments have the potential to make a huge impact on our planet, both for the good and the bad. Use the power of your vote to help elect officials that support climate initiatives.
We've started a directory by continent and are in the process of rearranging the info according to this system (voted on by the users of r/PlaneteerHandbook). Under each nation's name, we have tried to include the prompts represented below, to help people sign up to vote, understand their legal rights and local issues, as well as understand how/when/where to vote.
Register to Vote
Know the Issues
Know the Candidates
Vote on Election Day
Click the appropriate button to see if we have your relevant info. If not, please let us know what we've missed.
Organizations Protecting Voting Rights
Africa
Europe
UK
the3million "We believe all residents, no matter where they are from, should have the right to vote in local elections in the UK. A residence-based voting rights policy is already in place in Scotland and Wales. The Our Home Our Vote campaign has been advocating for the levelling up of voting rights across the UK."
North America
USA
Black Votes Matter Fund "We advocate for policies to expand voting rights/access, including expanded early voting, resisting voter ID, re-entry restoration of rights and strengthening the Voting Rights Act. We also advocate for policies that intersect with race, gender, economic and other aspects of equity." "We help development infrastructure where little/none exists. This includes staff training, candidate development and network development."
Campaign Legal Center "The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American’s rights to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process."
League of Women Voters "The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels."
US Voting Map
Princeton Gerrymandering Project "We bridge the gap between mathematics and the law to achieve fair representation through redistricting reform."
Resources
Election Guide "the most comprehensive and timely source of verified election information available online. This database houses details on upcoming nationwide elections and referendums around the world. We include data on electoral systems, political parties and candidates, and key issues at stake in each election."
Click the link and scroll down for a map of current and upcoming elections around the globe.
Maps
International
More People Care About Climate Change than You Think "The majority of people in every country support action on climate, but the public consistently underestimates this share."