Structure
How are we structured?
We are an international Union - a collective of individual members. We organise through
We take a non‑hierarchical and deliberative democratic approach to our work and decision‑making. See our governance structure and documents here.
Regional Branches
Regional branches of the Union are being established in different geographic areas and specific higher education institutions. New branches are emerging - below is a list of some of the most active branches.
North American Branch
Contact: Sabine von Mering, Park Wilde
The North American Branch meets regularly on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-1 EST. Register here.
This branch also communicates on the North American Branch Channel on CJUU's Mattermost.
Northwest England Branch
Contact: Heather Alberro
The Northwest England Branch sends out information via its newsletter, update your newsletter subscription settings here if you want to receive those emails.
This branch also communicates on the Northwest England Brach Channel on CJUU's Mattermost.
Western Canada Branch
Contact: Debra Davidson, Gwen Blue
Australia Branch
Contact:
Ireland All-Island Branches
Dublin City University Branch
Contact: Sam Fahy
Trinity College Dublin Branch
Co-Convenors: Clare Kelly & Katja Bruisch,
Communication Officer - Emma McClatchie
Secretary - Martin Sokol.
Maynooth University Branch
Co-Convenors: Catherine Gander & Jennie Stephens
Contact: climatejusticemu@protonmail.com.
The branch is part of Maynooth Green Campus Climate Justice Working Group.
Technical University Shannon Branch
Contact: Darragh Wynne
Queen's University Belfast Branch
Contact: John Barry
ATU Mayo Branch, Ireland
Contact: Anne Wiseman.
SETU Carlow Branch
Contact: Nataliya Romanyatova and Colm O'Neill
University College Dublin Branch
Contact: Jeremy Auerbach
Additional branches are coming soon! To establish a new regional branch please get in touch.
Working Groups
Multiple working groups focus on specific initiatives and actions. To join or propose a new working group, please contact Climatejusticeuni@proton.me.
Working Groups include:
Scholar‑Activism
Contact: John Barry
Education for Sustainable Development
Contact: Mark Kelly
Mobility and Transformation
This working group is looking for a point of contact. Please get in touch if you would like to take this up!
Irish language and culture
Contact: Peadar Kirby
Students and Student Unions
This working group is looking for a point of contact. Please get in touch if you would like to take this up!
Higher Education Policy: Ireland focus
Contact: Sam Fahy
Tech Justice
Contact: Colm O'Neill
Members
Membership is open to all individuals who share the aims and values of the Climate Justice Universities Union and agree to its Constitution and its Climate Justice Principles. Membership is free of charge. We welcome members from any organisation or community—not just students, staff, faculty and administrators affiliated with higher education institutions.