Citizens' Climate Lobby

How to Start and Manage Your CCL Campus Group: #CCL2021 November Conference

CCL student leaders and regional fellows Daphne Hulse and Luke Bartol, as well as CCL Student Engagement Manager Steffanie Munguía, share the best practices and tips to start and maintain your campus organization. https://citizensclimatehighered.org/campus-leaders 

Exploring Ocean-Based Solutions: #CCL2021 November Conference

Sarah Guy, the Director of Strategy and Outreach for Ocean Defense Initiative, and Brad Ack, the Ocean Visions Executive Director, will discuss what climate mitigation strategies exist in our oceans; including ocean-based carbon dioxide removal, and legislation that impacts these projects. Moderated by CCL VP of Government Affairs, Dr. Danny Richter.

 

Website Resources:

https://oceanvisions.org/

https://resourceslegacyfund.org/programs/ocean-defense-initiative/ 

Mitigation Strategies in Agriculture: #CCL2021 November Conference

Agriculture offers the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and sequester carbon in soil and trees. Jenifer Wightman, Research Specialist at Cornell University will share how can we prioritize mitigation strategies in agriculture to ensure that we are working toward scientifically accountable reductions.

CCL Agriculture Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/968 

What About Methane? #CCL2021 November Conference

Dr. Barry Rabe, the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy at the Ford School at the University of Michigan and Dr. Ross Astoria from University of Wisconsin Parkside will discuss the latest policies and initiatives surrounding methane reduction and success stories from some U.S. states, and countries like Norway and Nigeria.

More about Dr. Rabe's research:
https://www.brookings.edu/experts/barry-rabe/ 
https://fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/barry-rabe 

Expanding Inclusion at CCL: #CCL2021 November Conference

How does CCL make sure everyone has a seat at the table? Listen to some of our CCLers who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) about participating within their chapters and the CCL community.

Diversity & Inclusion at CCL: https://community.citizensclimate.org/diversity-inclusion-at-ccl 

Youth Action and Empowerment: #CCL2021 November Conference

CCLers under 18 from Washington and California will share how they have created active and engaged Youth Teams in their chapters. You’ll also hear about the National Youth Action Team’s support and resources from CCL Youth Action Coordinator Sharon Bagatell.

Join at: https://youth.citizensclimatelobby.org/ 

Quick Social Media Actions That Matter: #CCL2021 November Conference

You called Congress. You emailed. Now what? Quick social media actions that matter.

Ashley Hunt-Martorano, CCL’s Marketing Manager, shares strategic and out-of-the-box actions in using social media to ensure that carbon pricing legislation is passed this year! Platforms discussed will include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

https://cclusa.org/socialaction 

Reimagining the Intersection between Transportation and the Grid: #CCL2021 November Conference

Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, will discuss how The Ray is transforming the way we utilize our highway system. This discussion will explore utilization of The Ray’s Vision Zero mission to reduce transportation carbon emissions, modernize the grid, and save lives on our roads.

More about The Ray: https://theray.org/ 

Recharging Your Welcome Process For New Volunteers: #CCL2021 November Conference

Join CCL IT Developer Garrett Pennell and Lauren Juarez, Dallas-Fort Worth Group Leaders, for strategies on bringing new people aboard to CCL. This session will include tips on how to help new volunteers feel welcome and empowered policy drivers.

Onboarding Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/2754 

Talking to Conservatives – What’s Working: #CCL2021 November Conference

Learn about effective conservative outreach from Ian Harrison, Chair of the CCL Conservative Caucus and CO Conservative State Lead, who will provide examples of outreach that can be replicated across the country.

https://citizensclimatelobby.org/conservatives-on-climate-change/