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THE IMPORTANCE OF #CITIZENSASSEMBLIES FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES(thread)
Yesterday @UK100_’s Director @PollyBillington hosted a ‘how to’ webinar on mini-publics, to provide local authorities with the knowledge to make their #ClimateEmergency declarations a reality (1/10
The webinar provided answers to questions such as what is a #CitizensAssembly.
Essentially, they’re a representative sample of a community that come together to deliberate on issues and make recommendations to decision makers
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Essentially, they’re a representative sample of a community that come together to deliberate on issues and make recommendations to decision makers
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The often confusing distinction between #CitizenAssemblies and #CitizenJurys was dispelled, with the main difference being the number of people involved 3/10
@DrCHowarth noted the many benefits for local authorities in commissioning their own #ClimateAssemblies, such as enabling more inclusive policy making to happen (4/10
Most importantly, as highlighted by @lucycjstone they empower decision makers with the political mandate to take bold, ambitious climate action 
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The webinar provided a technical insight into the logistics of organanising a #CitizenAssembly.
Acknowledging the seriousness of the issue @PNBryant recommended that a minimum time of 30 hours would help to ensure legitimacy
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Acknowledging the seriousness of the issue @PNBryant recommended that a minimum time of 30 hours would help to ensure legitimacy
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An minimum cost of £35k was suggested for a #CitizensJury.
However, partnerships and crowdfunders can help to overcome the financial barriers that this presents to many local authorities already overstretched and under resourced, especially right now
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However, partnerships and crowdfunders can help to overcome the financial barriers that this presents to many local authorities already overstretched and under resourced, especially right now
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Overall, #CitizensAssemblies can be vehicles for ambitious local climate action, and by bringing broad coalitions of people together to deliberate on #ClimateChange they could provide a strong mandate for a #GreenRecovery as we decide how best to #BuildBackBetter (8/10
If you’re considering organising a mini-public then here are some top tips for making them a success 
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The full webinar will be made available for viewing shortly
In the meantime, If you’re insterested In #CitizenAssemblies then do listen to @GreenAllianceUK’s podcast ft. @NetZeroUK’s expert lead, @Bankfieldbecky
https://bit.ly/2yiBOUU (10/10)
In the meantime, If you’re insterested In #CitizenAssemblies then do listen to @GreenAllianceUK’s podcast ft. @NetZeroUK’s expert lead, @Bankfieldbecky
https://bit.ly/2yiBOUU (10/10)
