an example of engaging with politicians
I joined Greenpeace volunteers from all over the country to meet our representatives in federal government. The aim was to go to the capital and encourage legislation to promote electric vehicles. My favorite photo from the day on the left was a meeting with Senator Jana Stewart, with my friends from Greenpeace Ash and Peter.
One of the politicians we met with said that meeting with politicians was a good way to keep the issue on the agenda and to give it additional momentum. A few weeks later, the government announced a new fuel efficiency standard would be introduced. This was the result of not just our action, but the work done by many people and groups over several years. When the government requested public input to inform the new legislation, I along with many other volunteers took the time to make a submission.
Influencing industry to reduce their emissions or politicians to create new legislation may take a lot of effort from many people over a long time. However, sustained effort can lead to positive action on climate change.