Citizens' Climate Lobby

Welcome & Introduction: #CCL2021 November Conference

Mark Reynolds Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby welcomes all conference attendees and provides an overview of the day ahead. Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join 

Climate Advocate Training Workshop: #CCL2021 November Conference

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and Southeast Regional Coordinator Solemi Hernandez for a workshop that will help newer volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) understand CCL’s method and vision and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. You’ll even have a chance to participate in a mock lobby meeting so you are well prepared for our Nov. 15-18 Virtual Lobby Week (if you are participating). In this interactive workshop you will: Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate through review of the CCL’s structure, mission, purpose and methodology of creating political will, Practice how to appeal to the best in others and build common ground, Review the details of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, Learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives and practice our lobbying methods.

CCL Community New Volunteer Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/new-volunteer 

CCL’s Legislative Strategy & Lobby Day Prep: #CCL2021 November Conference

Dr. Danny Richter Citizens’ Climate Lobby Vice President of Government Affairs

More Lobby Training For CCL's November 2021 Lobby Days:

https://community.citizensclimate.org/bulletin/2101/259 

Five Steps to Address Carbon Pricing Criticism: #CCL2021 November Conference

As carbon fee and dividend becomes more central to the national climate policy discussion, you may see more people or organizations criticizing it. Attend this session to learn 5 steps you can take to address these critiques effectively.

Responding to Negative Press: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/491 
Handling Challenging Questions about Carbon Pricing: https://community.citizensclimate.org/handling-challenging-questions     

Handling Opposition During Reconciliation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19e2o3FZo2HPj8zJKD0A-z8tpf3R0W6jH0MahBEKiG1s/edit 

A Closer Look at the En-ROADS Simulation Model: #CCL2021 November Conference

En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy. https://www.climateinteractive.org/tools/en-roads/ 

Exploring The CCL Community Website: #CCL2021 November Conference

Join Brett Cease, CCL Education & Engagement Director for a tour of CCL Community. Brett will review where you can find resources, training, events and how to log your CCL Actions. Tune in to hear exciting updates for training tracking and our badge system!

Start Exploring CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/help 

Closer Look at Budget Reconciliation Climate Provisions: #CCL2021 November Conference

Join CCL’s research and legislative affairs teams to review the budget reconciliation package, what’s in there and what’s not? What does that mean for CCL’s advocacy going forward? Come with your questions!

Reconciliation Actions Training Topic Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions 

Questions? Ask in the CCL Community Forums: https://cclusa.org/forums 

Opening Hearts and Minds with Evidence-Based Communication Techniques: #CCL2021 November Conference

Want to build your skills for lobbying and climate conversations, particularly those that are difficult or oppositional? In this workshop we will review different states of the human nervous system, and explore how knowledge of these can help us to be better communicators. We will connect this to the skills of “Motivational Interviewing,” which have been shown in numerous studies to facilitate change in healthcare settings. These skills can also lower the temperature in our political conversations, helping us to connect and find common ground with members of Congress and others. Led by John Sabin, CCL Great Lakes Regional Co-coordinator, and Tamara Station, CCL Education & Resilience Coordinator.

CCL Resilience Hub: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/resilience-hub 

Motivational Interviewing Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/123 

Update From COP26: #CCL2021 November Conference

As negotiations wrap up in Glasgow, hear from Joe Robertson, Citizens’ Climate International Executive Director, and Solemi Hernandez, CCL Southeast Regional Coordinator, for the latest on what happened at COP26 – what are the preliminary results and what does that mean for U.S. domestic and foreign climate policy?

CCI COP 26 Resources:
CCI Website - https://www.CitizensClimate.earth   
Newsletter - https://www.CitizensClimateIntl.news   
Photos - https://ctzn.earth/cop26-album    

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