Who we are

Tidal Collective brings together decades of experience (combined, actually a good 60 years!) in organising, mobilising, facilitating (global) coalitions, analysis and action research. Amélie, Cansin and Nico have actively contributed to organizing some of the largest climate mobilisations: the global climate strikes 2019; the COP21 “redlines” actions, Breakfree, Global Just Recovery Gathering,  etc. They’ve been involved in the Global Justice Movement since the early 00’s and have worked with grassroots movements, mainstream NGOs, regranters, funders, as well as public institutions. They’ve supported environmental defenders with safety and security, coached and mentored emerging climate leaders from all over the world, started the Climate Justice Squad fellowship programme, etc.

They’re at ease in a muddy field, taking part in direct actions, as much as in a climate talks meeting room with seasoned negotiators.  They articulate movement expertise with deep policy analysis & can discuss for hours the long-term implication of one sentence in a COP agreement while arguing over the state of the climate movement.
They’ve designed campaign strategies; elaborated plans to impact climate talks; organised non-violent direct actions; built and implemented advocacy plans; trained dozen of activists; and written numerous articles and books.

Cansin

Nico

Amélie

Cansin Leylim Ilgaz is a seasoned program leader and climate and human rights advocate with 20 years of experience working at the intersection of climate justice, human rights, and child protection. She has led major global initiatives and advised on policy, campaign strategy, and multi-stakeholder engagement across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Known as a trusted strategist, campaigner, and facilitator, Cansin brings deep expertise in project design, cross-sector collaboration, and advocacy that bridges grassroots voices with global decision-making spaces. She has developed and led frameworks for renewable energy initiatives, youth participation in climate movements, and child protection programs in humanitarian contexts. She has led and delivered multiple international convenings, coordinating diverse stakeholders and driving agenda design, facilitation, and operational delivery.

She enjoys diving into climate policy and wins the quizzes on UNFCCC acronyms, Cansin is particularly skilled at turning complexity into clear strategies, spreadsheets, and action plans. Based in Turkey, she has previously led 350.org’s UNFCCC and renewable energy programs, and held roles at Greenpeace Mediterranean, Fair Labor Organisation and 350.org among others.

Nico Haeringer is a recognized thought leader in the global climate movement, known for his strategic vision and ability to mobilize diverse stakeholders toward impactful environmental action. His expertise lies in navigating the intersection of climate justice, energy transition, and community-led solutions.

When he’s not bird watching, he’s reading books about social movements, campaigns strategies and care.
He’s been involved in global movements for the last 25 years, has been organized numerous actions of mass civil disobedience – from the streets of Paris through the UN hallways. He’s facilitated many global coalitions, including the one that has coordinated the Global Climate Strikes in September 2019.

He’s authored several books and articles on social movements, and is one of the founders of the Climate Justice Squad fellowship project.
He’s worked at 350.org, with Attac France and the World Social Forum organizers.
Amélie Canonne is a French global justice, economic and climate justice expert. She’s been involved for more than two decades in campaigns, advocacy, and mobilisations on international trade agreements, social justice, just transition.

Her work focuses on exposing the impact of neoliberal policies and transnational corporations on social rights, the climate and our democracies.

She’s is an international law nerd ; she strives to make complex subjects—such as the WTO, free trade agreements, the regulation of multinationals, and the relocation of the economy—accessible in order to foster collective action and public understanding.

Her activisms takes the shape of sharp counter-expertise: defending a multilateral global order, based on cooperation, solidarity, and respect for ecological limits.
Amélie has a soft spot for data analysis and visualization, and speaks Python, as well as dog.

Amélie has worked for various groups, networks, and campaigns, including national coalitions against free trade agreements, Attac France, Emmaüs International, 350.org, as well as the World Social Forum in Tunis and as a political and legislative advisor to the French Parliament.