Five lessons from the fossil fuel divestment movement

Some of the hundreds of divestment campaigners who gathered in London at the weekend share what the day - and the movement - has taught them

"We're here to take on the most powerful industry in the world!" came the cry from the stage as around 300 fossil fuel divestment campaigners gathered in a London venue strewn with banners of every colour.

Organised by 350.org with support from the Guardian, the event last Saturday played host to organisations across the movement including the thinktank Carbon Tracker, responsible investment charity ShareAction and arts organisation BP or not BP.