The Idea
Everyone, everywhere, equal under the sun.
For a brief moment around each equinox, day and night come close to balance across the planet.
Different places. Different lives. Different circumstances.
But one shared point in time. EQ takes that naturally occurring moment and turns it into an invitation to act.
Not through one prescribed solution, but through millions of personal choices connected by a common rhythm.
The Commitments
(not the movie)
6 areas.
3 Different ways to act.
EQ’s six Commitments are broad on purpose. Each one contains practical actions at different scales, so you can start with something achievable or use your influence to create change around you.
Start
A clear first step that turns intention into action.
Shift
A sustained change to how you live, work, spend or participate.
Lead
An action that helps change something beyond yourself.
Climate
Start:
Travel differently · Eat more plant-based · Buy less · Use less energy
Shift:
Choose lower-carbon travel · Move your money
Lead:
Cut workplace emissions · Set a climate target
Nature
Start: Plant for nature · Care for a local place · Go pesticide-free · Choose peat-free
Shift: Restore a habitat · Make space for wildlife
Lead: Protect nature at work · Support a nature group
Community
Start: Support local · Know your neighbours · Share what you have · Show up locally
Shift: Volunteer regularly · Back a local organisation
Lead: Bring people together · Share your skills
Care
Start: Check in on someone · Support a carer · Learn first aid · Protect your wellbeing
Shift: Volunteer in care · Improve accessibility
Lead: Improve wellbeing at work · Support better care
Giving
Start: Give regularly · Give what you don’t need · Give your time · Redirect a regular spend
Shift: Give your skills · Commit part of your income
Lead: Raise funds · Create a workplace commitment
Voice
Start: Contact a representative · Have your say · Share what matters · Back a campaign
Shift: Show up to the conversation · Ask for change at work
Lead: Support advocacy · Bring others into the conversation
The People Behind EQ
Started by a few.
Built to belong to many.
Equal Under The Sun was founded by Martin Nelson and is being developed by a growing group of people bringing different perspectives, experience and expertise to the movement.
Martin Nelson
EQ Founder & concept originator
Harriet Palmer
Head of Sustainability at Event Concept
Richard Eteson
Musician / Manager / Organiser
Paul Taylor
Finance /
Charitable sector
James Meek
Policy / Government expertise / Green Party councillor
Michael Williams
Campaign for Better Transport / Common & Kind
EQ is designed to grow beyond the people who started it, shaped by the people, communities and organisations that choose to take part.