Spire Bergen

Spire is a Norwegian environmental and development organization that works for a fair and sustainable world. We want to see the big picture, and change the fundamental reasons why injustice occurs. That is why we focus on the environment, food security, international trade and sustainable urban development.

Spire focuses on information work and political influence to create change. That is why we collaborate with young people in the South and are concerned with communicating South perspectives in our work. Most of our activity is about creating greater awareness and increased knowledge among people in Norway about how we can create a sustainable world. We focus both on North / South issues, and how Norwegian politics is affecting the whole world. Our goal is for more people to get involved, and to change politics and the unjust structures in the world. 

Spire consists of:

A large annual meeting is our highest authority, where all of our members have a vote, speech, and are encouraged to propose motions. Apart from this Spire consists of:

• Active Members!
• A core group consisting of the president, political vice president, organizational vice president, campaign manager, four committee representatives, and international representative and up to two other members
• Local chapters and four political committees (food, trade, climate, urban development)
• Activity in the local chapters are divided into different topic groups
• A campaign group is responsible for an annual campaign
• An international committee to work with our partners in Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe