The promise of participation: How collective decision-making can get us to more effective climate policies
Description
To tackle the climate crisis, governments have a mandate to enable and encourage citizens and civil society to participate in shaping and implementing impactful climate policies. By expanding public participation and bringing marginalized voices into decision-making, governments can create climate-focused policies that are more equitable and responsive to communities’ needs. Learn about positive examples of how governments around the world are involving citizens through participatory budgeting, legislative theatres, and participatory policymaking to build real climate democracy and increase community resilience.
The third lecture of the Stockholm Series of Public Lectures on Climate Change and Democracy will be delivered by Greta Ríos, Co-Executive Director of People Powered, Mexico City, on the topic of The promise of participation: How collective decision making can get us to more effective climate policies.
The lecture will take place on 12 November 2024, at 16:00-18:00 CET, at International IDEA’s Headquarters at Strömsborgbron 1, and will also be broadcasted on Webex.
The ‘Stockholm Series’ is a cooperation between renowned Stockholm-based institutions with a particular focus on climate change and democracy from different perspectives. It aims to inform, inspire and engage experts and the general public alike by providing high-profile public lectures on the interlinkages between climate change and democracy, followed by debate.
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Programme
Speakers
Greta Ríos, Co-Executive Director, People Powered, Mexico City.
The lecture will be opened by Dr Massimo Tommasoli, Director of Global Programmes at International IDEA, and followed by a conversation with Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen, President of the Sámi Youth Organization Sáminuorra and LSU Board Member.
Moderator: Matthias Jäger, Head of Climate Change and Democracy at International IDEA.