But what can I do?
It's one of the most common questions people ask about climate change — and a good one. Climate action can mean so many different things, from changing everyday habits to speaking up, influencing decisions and working together for bigger changes.
But not all actions contribute to climate change in the same way or to the same extent. Some directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others help shift the decisions, policies, investments and social norms that shape our collective future.
At Divers for Climate, we've drawn on climate research and behavioural science to bring together actions that can make a meaningful contribution, while recognising that what works for one person might not work for another.
There isn't one perfect action for everyone. The goal is to find a meaningful next step that fits your circumstances — and discover possibilities you might not have considered.
Find climate actions that fit your interests, experience and circumstances.
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Resources
Keep exploring
Climate action can take many forms. Whether you want to understand the evidence, find an organisation to get involved with, or contribute to ocean conservation in your own way, these resources are a good place to continue.
- Understand climate solutionsThe Climate VennExplore how climate solutions connect with different parts of our lives, communities and the systems we want to change. A useful resource for thinking about where your interests and climate action intersect.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsProject Drawdown ExplorerExplore research on climate solutions and the ways different strategies can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsOur World in Data — Climate ChangeExplore evidence, data and visual explanations of climate change, emissions and the changes needed to address it.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsCoral Watch — What Can I Do?Household-level climate actions chosen across food, energy, travel, waste, habitat and communication, offered by Coral Watch as ways to help protect coral reefs.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsClimate Action TrackerIndependent scientific analysis tracking government pledges, policies and emissions against the goals of the Paris Agreement, alongside regular updates on the world's warming outlook.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsClimate Council — ResourcesExplainers, reports, guides and submissions from Climate Council, including practical guidance on actions you can take for the climate today.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsCount Us In — What is a Climate Action Platform?An explainer of what Climate Action Platforms are and how they aim to close the gap between caring about climate change and taking action that builds momentum for wider change.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Understand climate solutionsClimate for Change — Climate Action ResourcesFree Australian resources for taking action, including briefings and email templates for contacting your MP, a climate action menu, conversation tips and a list of organisations to connect with. The focus is collective action that targets systems of power, not lifestyle changes alone.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Find your people and take collective actionClimate Action Network AustraliaDiscover organisations working on climate change across Australia and find potential pathways to get involved in collective action.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Find your people and take collective actionPsychology for a Safe Climate — ResourcesCurated resources, papers and a free Climate Feelings Space mini-course for staying engaged and well while responding to climate change, plus a practitioner directory. General support rather than a clinical service; the page lists Lifeline, Beyond Blue and 13YARN for urgent help.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
- Climate justice and community-led solutionsJust Futures CollabDiscover an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led collaborative giving circle working to redirect funding towards climate justice, cultural revitalisation, ocean protection, environmental safeguarding and community-led adaptation and resilience.Explore resource (opens in a new tab)
