Bernhard, Germany

Bernhard, Germany

I used to fly quite a lot because as a scientist, I am used to going to conferences, visiting other institutions etc. Also, my family is spread out around the world.  I always felt bad about my climate impact, but only after the Fridays for Future demonstrations...
Syd, Ireland

Syd, Ireland

I have been in the habit of going to a chess tournament in October in Mallorca, previously flying from Cork. This year the need to find an alternative took hold, and after hours of research on the internet, a new itinerary took shape. I travelled by overnight ferry...
Pike, Malawi

Pike, Malawi

I have a passion about nature; I am a Climate Change and Environmental activist in Malawi. Flying takes a lot of energy. Burning jet fuel releases a lot of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Greenhouse gases block heat...
Fanny, France

Fanny, France

THE BEGINNING// I made the decision to stop taking planes in June 2019. I deeply care about the environment and the future of the planet, and staying passive is not a solution… I wanted to feel aligned with my values! I started to see life as a game: how could I...
René, Netherlands

René, Netherlands

Joining the campaign was quite easy for me, because I have been worried about climate change and other crises related to our human behaviour for several years now (and I have known about it since the nineties).  I used to fly for dermatology workshops and...
Ulrich, Germany

Ulrich, Germany

My name is Ulrich Wolf.  I live in Saxony, Germany, with my wife, children and grandchildren.  My last flight was in 2005 with my wife.  The stress around flying was uncomfortable for us.  I had concerns about travelling to a place from which I...