"I think it’s far too big a task to keep doing those things. You’re going to have to break it off into smaller chunks in the future." - Chris Stark about a learning from the UK climate assembly
https://www.fdsd.org/2022-interview-chris-stark #ClimateAssemblyUK
Why understanding what people think is crucial to the next phase of climate policy—Interview with Chris Stark | By Jake Ainscough - FDSD
Jake Ainscough from the Climate Citizens project at Lancaster University interviews Chris Stark, CEO of the UK’s Climate Change Committee to explore the Committee’s recent experiments with deliberative engagement. He outlines where they are relevant, and how to overcome barriers to take up.
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We often see push back on things like banning gas boilers and SUVs with the argument that the public is not ready.
Well, the #ClimateAssemblyUK has rubbished that one.
Let’s listen to the assembly and build a greener future!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54087176
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/DavenportJuliet/status/1303982827109785602
Tax frequent fliers, get rid of SUVs, government told
Climate change: Tax frequent fliers, phase out polluting SUVs, citizens say
Extinction Rebellion UK 🌍 on Twitter
“Why #ExtinctionRebellion 3rd demand still stands.
We need a #CitizensAssembly that considers EVERYTHING, including targets.
We need a Citizens’ Assembly that the government commits to listen to.
#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #ActNow #ClimateAssemblyUk https://t.co/lDWhKtRwdF”
Extinction Rebellion Webinar - Climate Assembly UK: Democratic Breakthrough or Waste of Time?
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I’m proud to have contributed in a v small way to the amazing #ClimateAssemblyUK, but tbh I do share these concerns. Shouldn’t citizens be asked for views on what the right target is, based on the best evidence, not just how to reach a predetermined one? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/27/why-we-need-a-new-climate-assembly
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/crisortunity/status/1233309849276092416
Why we need a new climate assembly | Letter
Letter: The current Climate Assembly UK is deliberating on a red herring – participants should be deciding not just how, but how quickly, we need to act, say a group of scientists, MPs and campaigners
Thorsten Sterk
Josef Davies-Coates