Workshop on Supporting Participants Post-Assembly

‍In this exploratory workshop, we looked at the potential for assembly members to advocate for change after the conclusion of a formal climate assembly. Using a range of examples from local and national deliberative processes across Europe, we explored what citizen-led action after the assembly might look like. This discussion covered various aspects, including whether assembly participants should be supported post-assembly, the nature of this support, the responsibility of organisers in this context, and the unique positioning of participants to advocate for change, as well as the risks involved.

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About the speakers:

• Leire Elhazaz, Policy Officer and Project Manager (REDS-SDSN Spain), The Spanish Climate Assembly
• Paula Spilauer, Former Civil Society Engagement Officer, The Austrian Climate Assembly
• Peter Bryant, Director, Shared Future CIC
• Rune Baastrup, Director, The Danish Board of Technology
• Susie Townend, Formerly Head of Secretariat, Scotland’s Climate Assembly
• Shameem and Danny, participants from the Blackburn with Darwen Climate Change Jury
• Thomas Muller, participant from the Austrian Climate Assembly

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