| Letter Writing Tips
Global
Response has proven that polite, positive, informed letters work.
They are easy, inexpensive, and powerful. Here are some suggestions:
- Make your
letter personal. Tell why you care about this issue.
- Say that
you are writing in support of the local communities and organizations
that are working to protect the environment.
- Include
the specific points that are listed in the Campaign.
- The addresses
on your Campaign are of equal importance. A brief, polite letter
to each targeted official is more effective than a long letter
to just one.
- Stick to
the facts. One inaccurate statement, accusation, or innuendo can
invalidate an otherwise excellent letter.
- Avoid political
or ideological issues unless specifically recommended.
- Applaud
positive environmental steps taken by the targeted corporation,
agency, or government.
- Suggest why
it is in the interest of the corporation, agency or government
to prevent environmental destruction.
- Ask for a
reply to your letter.
- Keep copies
of responses you receive. In our Campaign Status
we update past cases and often issue “follow-up actions”
on ongoing concerns.
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Sample Letter Format:
Official's Name
Full Address
Salutation (Dear______,) |
Your Name
Your full Address
Date
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Body:
your letter should have three parts:
1) Indentification of the issue - (briefly describe the case and say
why it is important to you);
2) A request for action that you would like the official to take;
and,
3) your "thank you" for the official's time and a request
for a response to your letter. Please be polite and be sure to mention
any positive environmental steps that may have been taken by the company
or country. |
Closing
(Sincerely yours,)
Your name (and age, if a child) |
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