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Who are we?
Scientist Rebellion is an international movement of scientists and academics who are deeply concerned about the climate and ecological crisis and who believe that civil disobedience by scientists can help to push for urgent climate action. Read more here.
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Knowledge centre
In the Knowledge Centre we regularly publish articles and blogs by scientists affiliated with SR. These articles and blogs shed light on the climate crisis from the perspective of various disciplines. You can subscribe to receive regular updates. The form can be found here.
National Demo against Racism and Fascism
21 March in Amsterdam: National Demo against Racism and Fascism A glimpse at everydays news is enough to see that racism and fascism is everywhere around us. It is infecting...
The political quest for desirable science
Sometimes the fact that science is (also) political is quite obvious. For instance, the European Commission wants to incorporate research and innovation into its geopolitical mission as a ‘critical asset’...
Why I’m active: Arjen Markus
I have been involved in water quality studies for more than 30 years now, mostly concerning coastal areas but also inland waters. Over the years I have seen the focus...
The Climate wiki
Rutger Schilpzand1 We are in a bizarre situation when it comes to the climate crisis: On the one hand, humanity is hurtling down a mountain at breakneck speed, heading straight...
Worst-case outcomes of moderate global warming
Moderate global warming creates a risk of climate impacts that are more severe than the most-likely impacts of high global warming. Summary of a News & Views article in Nature...
Gender equality is essential for climate justice
Eva de Bock No country in the world has yet achieved full gender equality.1 Globally, women earn less than men, are less likely to be in paid employment and have...
Why I’m active: Gerrit Schaafsma
Why I, as a scientist, am a climate activist. I take part in climate protests because research alone no longer feels like an adequate response to the scale of the...
Floating Flower Parade: greenwashing supreme
By Halcyon, Aneth and Siem (names known to the editors) During the Floating Parade in June 2026, dozens of boats decorated with flowers will sail through the Westland region in...
Climate march, 12 September
We all want the same things: a liveable planet, a safe home and an affordable energy bill 🌍🤝 Yet here in the Netherlands, we remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels....
Every tenth degree counts
A maximum of 1.5 °C warming, and in any case well below 2 °C, is the goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which is still endorsed by most countries. Due...
Nuclear energy? No, thanks!
Like previous coalitions, the Jetten cabinet wants to focus on nuclear energy, but this is controversial and unsustainable. Uranium is finite, and expensive power stations require state guarantees. They have...
Effective climate communication is all about the source, emotion, and perspective for action.
“Good” climate communication is often thought to consist of accurate facts: whether climate change exists (yes) and whether humans play a major role in it (absolutely). The counterpart is climate...
Miracle Cure: Carbon removal and storage
Technology that removes carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere is seen by the Dutch government, among others, as a promising way to become climate neutral.1It would also...
Air Cyclists Against Nuclear Power
26 April 2026, Borssele, commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl. Marjan Smeulders gave this speech at the finish line of the Air Cyclists’ Ride near the Borssele nuclear power...
Bonaire and climate justice
The residents of Bonaire have won a court case against the Dutch state concerning climate change. According to the judge, they are not being adequately protected against the consequences of...
Why I’m active: Sjoerd Kluiving
As a scientist, I take action because I want to tell society that the world is heading in the wrong direction. I take action to drive the transition forward, in...
Steps towards international climate justice
Good news: On 20 May 2026, a large majority of countries in the United Nations General Assembly voted to support the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion concerning states’ obligations...
New Climate Crisis Index: companies and government must take action
At the end of February, Milieudefensie published the latest Climate Crisis Index, on the first working day of the government of ‘Climate Pusher’ Jetten. It shows that many companies in...
Why I’m active: Erik Meesters
Why I take action as a scientist. Do I take action? I didn’t know that. Apparently, you take action when you express your opinion. Why do I always have to...
Global warming is accelerating
A new study shows with 98% certainty that the rate of global warming is increasing. The 1.5 °C warming threshold could be reached in the coming years, in violation of...
Solar radiation management to begin in April
Are experiments in the stratosphere really set to begin in April!? Newspapers and radio reports are informing us of plans to begin ‘solar radiation management’. This is a method whereby...
Flying, driving or taking the train?
With the holidays just round the corner, the question arises: shall we fly? For most climate activists, it’s a no-brainer, but we do occasionally get asked this by family or...
Recent actions
These are some of the latest actions SR (co-)organised. For earlier actions and events see Past actions and events.