Come join us at the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Legislative Summit this week! This in-person event brings together legislators, policymakers, and community members to discuss the imminent need for equity in energy, as California moves in the direction of a low-carbon economy. Hear from engaging presenters who will share their work and insights on ensuring disadvantaged groups are at the forefront, as legislation and policies are implemented to meet California’s climate goals. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gm69wnGM
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I support the ideas of participatory and deliberative democracy, including the convening of Citizens Assemblies/Juries. But what happens AFTER? And what role does community play in this? This report tells us more! I’m interested in exploring these active citizenship options further. ✊🙏💡
How can we support former climate jury or assembly participants to build momentum for change? The main aim of a citizens' jury or assembly is to convene ordinary people with diverse experiences and perspectives to write recommendations on what needs to happen. As demographically representative groups, juries or assemblies can provide legitimacy when making decisions on contentious issues. However, the journey from writing recommendations to implementing them in policy is never straightforward. Policy-making processes involve diverse actors and interest groups who will need to be brought onboard. Strict funding rules can lead to inaction or slow progress. Politics is also unpredictable, with elections every few years. We believe that the diversity of experiences and perspectives is one of the greatest strengths of a citizens' jury or assembly, which can be a potent force for change beyond the initial recommendation writing process. With this in mind, we supported former participants of the Blackburn with Darwen People's Jury on the Climate Change Crisis to push for change based on the recommendations they produced in late 2022. Over 12 months, we supported former jury members to present their recommendations to stakeholders, hold the council to account, meet their MPs, and set up a climate café, amongst other things. Take a look at our report below for more information 👇 #climatechange #communityorganising #citizensassembly #deliberativedemocracy #climateaction
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How can we support former climate jury or assembly participants to build momentum for change? The main aim of a citizens' jury or assembly is to convene ordinary people with diverse experiences and perspectives to write recommendations on what needs to happen. As demographically representative groups, juries or assemblies can provide legitimacy when making decisions on contentious issues. However, the journey from writing recommendations to implementing them in policy is never straightforward. Policy-making processes involve diverse actors and interest groups who will need to be brought onboard. Strict funding rules can lead to inaction or slow progress. Politics is also unpredictable, with elections every few years. We believe that the diversity of experiences and perspectives is one of the greatest strengths of a citizens' jury or assembly, which can be a potent force for change beyond the initial recommendation writing process. With this in mind, we supported former participants of the Blackburn with Darwen People's Jury on the Climate Change Crisis to push for change based on the recommendations they produced in late 2022. Over 12 months, we supported former jury members to present their recommendations to stakeholders, hold the council to account, meet their MPs, and set up a climate café, amongst other things. Take a look at our report below for more information 👇 #climatechange #communityorganising #citizensassembly #deliberativedemocracy #climateaction
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Partnerships Manager, climate educator and green finance advocate. The best thing you can do for climate is vote for climate champions up and down the ballot. The second best thing you can do is choose a better bank.
This training is essential for new CA climate advocates, career pivoters and those that seek to become more effective citizens. Absolute gold dust.
Back by popular demand! Climate Action California and the Santa Cruz Climate Action Network will host the mid-2024 edition of our popular legislative trainings, on two weekday early evenings in June this year. On Tuesday, June 18, at 5:30 pm, we'll cover - The legislative process in Sacramento, and where we are right now - Priority bills we need to pass before the end of the session on August 31 - The state of the state budget On Wednesday, June 26, at 5:30 pm, we'll discuss - How Climate Action California engages with the legislature and state agencies - How you can engage with your legislators, and help pass key bills this year - The November election: Bonds, Constitutional amendments, and referenda! You can register for one or both sessions. Everyone who signs up will receive reminders for both sessions, as well as links to the recordings and slide decks. We want to hear your suggestions and take your questions! And feel free to share this event with friends and colleagues. Register: https://lnkd.in/gWWeErUH
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Connecting the dots to uncover and cultivate cognitive connections that ignite life-saving transformations. Championing #lifescience #climatetech #digitalhealth and #healthinnovation.
President Biden's signature environmental actions are at risk of being reversed if the GOP gains control of the House, Senate, and White House. The potential consequences include significant budget cuts for the EPA and other related agencies. Stay informed and engaged with the evolving political landscape to understand the potential impact on environmental policies. #EnvironmentalPolicy #Politics #EPA #BudgetCuts
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Associate Professor at Columbia Business School, studying the interplay of business, society, and government.
When political polarization is high, industries can be also politicized. Thanks to Columbia Business School Research in Brief for featuring our paper on how #PoliticalPolarization impacts #BusinessRegulation. With Yuni W., I find that the greater the political polarization of a state, the more local restrictions the U.S. hydraulic fracturing (fracking) industry face in that state. Players in the industry thus seek interventions by conservative elites at the state government level. The dominance of conservative state legislators and the presence of affiliates of the right-leaning American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) are bound to strengthen the industry’s lobbying efforts in that state. These, in turn, increase the likelihood of the enactment of state preemption laws that nullify local restrictions. The original paper is here, https://lnkd.in/eibEFVyD The video of me talking about three key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/eYZFiuvF Columbia University, Columbia Business School, #industryregulations, #politicalpolarization, #politicizedfirms, #fracking
Fractured Lines: How Political Polarization Affects Business Regulations | Columbia Business School
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The California Forward #CAEconomicSummit 2024 is next week from October 8th to 10th. Registration closes tomorrow October 3rd. Join us in the #Sacramento region! I am excited to moderate a panel on the plenary stage Thursday October 10th with stellar regional leaders Kome Ajise from the Southern California Association of Governments, Melissa James from REACH, and James Corless from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. Our panel focuses on #RegionsUp planning and action in #California, where we will touch on: - Why do we need to work #regionally to solve core issues across #California? - What are good examples of effective #regionalism? - What isn't working in regional planning and needs to change (institutions/policies/programs/authorities)? - And finally - how do we create a durable and effective #regional structures to tackle the integration of inclusive #economicdevelopment AND sustainable #landuse and #transportation. Our panel follows State of California leaders Dee Dee Myers from California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Stewart Knox California Labor & Workforce Development Agency and Don Howard The James Irvine Foundation to talk about the origins and current progress of #CAJobsFirst, the #inclusive #regional #economicdevelopment initiative currently underway in 13 regions statewide. Join us on from October 8-10th in the City of Sacramento. #RegionsRiseTogether Kate Gordon
Only a few more days to register for the California Economic Summit, where you'll hear from folks committed to building an inclusive and sustainable economy where all Californians can prosper. We’re bringing together dozens of leaders like: Jamie Callahan, Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Counselor on Infrastructure, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Yana Garcia, Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency Cesar Lara, Director of Workforce and Economic Development, California Labor Federation See the full agenda and speakers at cafwd.org/summit2024
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On #EarthDay 🌍 we reveal the third reason to reject new #economic governance rules: #Austerity harms the #environment. 🌱Cutting budgets cripple the EU's green initiatives, weakens oversight, and strangles climate adaptation. 👉🏾We need more investment for #climate action - not the budget cuts. We call on the European People's Party, Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, Renew Europe, The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament and The Left in the European Parliament to vote against the new economic governance rules tomorrow.
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Democrats tax plans will have a profound and damaging impact on an economy already reeling from the inflationary effects of both their energy policy and their extraordinary spending. Read today's usagovpolicy.com
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Contributing Editor (REVOLVE), Freelance Journalist and Editor I International Politics I Migration I Human Rights I Tech I Environment
The Green's biggest dilemma today is how to turn ideology into reality, or rather how to understand that reality trumps ideology. The big losers in Brussels’ local election - and of the previous EU elections - were, as expected, the Greens. I say “expected,” as no matter how much people care about the environment, most won’t agree to a reduction in their perceived quality of life — or to pay more for it. “Ah, but we’re heading for the abyss,” they say. And while that’s true, it doesn’t change reality. Everybody wants to save the planet (hopefully), but most aren’t willing to sacrifice themselves while the rich get richer and keep enjoying all the benefits. It’s time for a reality check within the Green movement: Winning elections isn’t just about having the right message, it’s about having a message that resonates with people’s daily concerns. Read my op-ed for POLITICO Europe here: https://lnkd.in/eAchX6Kh #Green #Ideology #politics #Environment #Politico #Taxes #Tesla #Development #Nature #money
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Relentless optimist + partner specializing in energy and environmental litigation at ArentFox Schiff
We have focused on state and local regulation in the climate space in the past two years and last week, we got the last and best word on whether New York's Green Amendment created private rights of action. In the blog linked below, Samuel Rasche and I break down a recent NY intermediate appellate decision in the Fresh Air for the Eastside case, which evaluated whether an NGO can use the Green Amendment to sue private or public actors. Short answer, no. What's next? Probably a trip to New York's highest court for this case. At least theoretically, we could see action in NY's legislature to give the Green Amendment more teeth. Want to know more? Read below.
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