Citizens' Climate Lobby

CCL Training: An Introduction to Healthy Forests

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that provides an overview to explain why Healthy Forests is an important policy area for addressing climate change and what types of policies CCL supports within our policy agenda.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/healthy-forest-slides   
CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/healthy-forests 

#CCL2022: Inflation Reduction Act Details & Implementation

In this seminar, CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli will review the content of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, how it can help a variety of different communities, and how it relates to clean energy permitting reform. Then, Dane County, Wisconsin Office of Energy & Climate Change Director Kathy Kuntz will share how states, cities, and other local municipalities can take advantage of the programs in the IRA. Some of these programs include tax credits and rebates, and how the IRA has the potential to transform the efforts of local governments. Be sure to bring your questions!

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/ira-dec-22  and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1psMAoo4-rbUbC9Z6QEMzBToFql5BfYMX/view?usp=sharing 
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/inflation-reduction-act 

#CCL2022: Conservative Climate Action Pillars

Join ClearPath and ClearPath Action CEO Rich Powell for a comprehensive look at conservative climate action pillars that make the energy sector cleaner and more reliable, while making our economy stronger. Rich will also review messages that resonate with conservatives in order to communicate better and move the conversation forward in your community and with members of Congress.

ClearPath Action: https://clearpath.org/ 

#CCL2022: Online Climate Advocate Training

For those who can’t attend our Climate Advocate Training live, we provide a pre-recorded version here. After attending CCL's informational session (cclusa.org/intro), this training is geared for new volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) to understand CCL's method and vision, and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running.

In this webinar you will:

Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate
Review the structure, mission, and purpose of CCL
Learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives with a simulated lobby meeting
Review CCL’s methodology of creating political will
Practice how to appeal to the best in others and build common ground
Review the details and further resources to understand how CCL is helping ensure strong climate legislation passes in the final months of the 117th Congress.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:04) CCL’s Values, Organization & Structure
(18:15) Building Common Ground & Savor vs. Savor Activity
(39:49) How to Create Political Will & Five Levers of Political Will
(53:11) CCL's Policy Focus
(1:04:53) Motivational Interviewing Practice & Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting
(1:21:21) Regroup & Closing Thoughts

Slides & Notes/Transcript: http://cclusa.org/advocate-slides 
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More About The Speakers:
Solemi Hernandez is the Southeast Regional Coordinator covering Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. She is currently enrolled as a Political Science student at Florida Gulf Coast University. She has been a grassroots activist and community organizer for many years in Florida. Prior to CCL, she worked as the co-host of a Spanish language TV talk show based in Southwest Florida. While at this position she had the opportunity to research and conduct in-depth personal interviews with political candidates and politicians. She has been volunteering with a number of organizations advocating in Tallahassee for the environment and the Everglades restoration.

As Education & Engagement Senior Director Brett strives to develop learning pathways that create the most empowered, informed citizen lobbyists possible. Brett began his career in northern MN as a wilderness program director & instructor for several outdoor education non-profits. Connecting civic engagement with democratic participation & issues-based advocacy, Brett has a PhD in Public Policy/Political Economy, & taught undergraduate policy courses, secondary social studies, & campus sustainability.

#CCL2022: Diverse Community Building & Retention of Volunteers: Laying the Foundations

This workshop will support participants in gaining a deeper understanding of their role in diversity and inclusion efforts and cultivating chapter culture. Participants will also acquire the necessary knowledge and communication tools to actively build and foster diverse, inclusive communities within their chapters and communities at large. This workshop will be led by CCL National Chapter Development Intern Danielle Whyte, and CCL Diversity & Inclusion Director Karina Ramírez.

More about CCL's DEI Work: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/diversity-equity-inclusion/ 

#CCL2022: Closing Keynote w/ Sen. Tina Smith & Rep. Paul Tonko

Member of Congress Remarks from:
Sen. Tina Smith, U.S. Senator, (D-MN)
https://www.smith.senate.gov/ 
Rep. Paul Tonko, U.S. House Representative, (D-NY20)
https://tonko.house.gov/ 

#CCL2022: Volunteer Keynote w/ Giovanna Santo

Featuring Giovanna Santo
Group Co-Leader, CCL Broward County Chapter
For Full Transcript of Gigi's Speech: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/blog/volunteer-keynote-gigi-santo-december-2022-conference/ 

#CCL2022: Putting It Into Action Session

Put CCL’s policy agenda to work for you and your chapter. These policies offer new opportunities for you to engage chapter volunteers, reach the public, and find new partners and allies. CCL staff will cover chapter organization, grasstops engagement, community outreach and tabling materials, and local partnerships.

Presentation Slides:  http://cclusa.org/putting-it-into-action 
CCL Community Tabling Resources: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/521 
Take Action Worksheet: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/387 

Sabrina Butcher
CCL Action and Endorsement Coordinator

Brett Cease, PhD
CCL Senior Director of Volunteer Education and Engagement

Elizabeth Dell
CCL Great Lakes Regional Co-Coordinator

T. Todd Elvins, PhD
CCL National Actions Director

Solemi Hernandez
CCL Southeast Regional Coordinator

#CCL2022: Healthy Forests Session w/ American Forests

More trees? Yes please. America's forests are special places that are cherished by our communities, and they are already hard at work pulling carbon out of the air. Joel Pannell, VP of Urban Forest Policy for American Forests and CCL’s Jamari Hartley will discuss how we can protect our existing forests and plant new trees to maximize their climate benefits through local engagement, partnerships, and national legislation.

American Forests Website: https://www.americanforests.org/our-programs/ 
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/forest-slides-22 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/healthy-forests 

#CCL2022: Legislative Strategy Session

We’ve got a split Congress next year. What does that mean for CCL legislative strategy? Join CCL’s DC team, Ben Pendergrass, VP of Government Affairs and Jenn Tyler, Senior Director of Government Affairs for their take on the Congress makeup, what kind of policies we’ll see coming out of the new Congress, and how climate advocates can keep moving bipartisan climate solutions forward with their Member of Congress.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/leg-updates-dec-22 
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/lobbying-strategy