These craftivists have a novel approach to climate campaigning – send politicians homemade canaries
More than 70 ‘flocks’ of UK crafters have been gathering around the UK – from Eastbourne to Iona – in recent months in a bid to encourage politicians to act faster and bolder on the climate.
Stitchers ranging from Women’s Institute stalwarts to new mums have been making hundreds of small, crafted yellow canaries to send to MPs ahead of the COP26 climate summit. The project has been organised by the Craftivist Collective.
“These beautiful, small and sensitive birds fly to where there is clean air,” says Sarah Corbett, Craftivist Collective founder.
“Their colour encourages hope, and they used to help [down the mines] as early warning systems to detect toxic gasses, saving the lives of many coalminers. In the same way, we hope our sensitive and kind craftivists can encourage the UK government to move in the direction of creating a cleaner and greener world.”
Main image: Liz Seabrook
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