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People in the lead
A Citizens’ Track to strengthen the global climate regime as COP30 legacy
Global Citizens’ Assembly
Global challenges need citizen leadership. Global Assemblies link local voices to global climate action.
Not all democracy is good - it’s time to hone our senses
To meet today's complex challenges, we need to see democracy as a system impacting many aspects of our lives, and be able to distinguish the good from the bad.
Ordinary Hope: A Mission to Rebuild
Britain needs hope. Of that there seems very little doubt. But what kind of hope does it need?
Civic Activism in an Intensifying Climate Crisis
Climate activism is employing a wider variety of tactics and aiming at a broader set of goals.
How Could We? Build democratic systems that address the polycrisis?
To meet today's complex challenges, we need to see democracy as a system impacting many aspects of our lives, and be able to distinguish the good from the bad.
Why we set up Involve, and why it’s needed more than ever
Our democracies need to be able to address today's big issues of climate, health, equity and AI.
Who holds the power? Challenges and opportunities for Citizens' Assemblies
This briefing highlights some of the key design features that need to be got right.
Make it make sense: the challenge of data analysis in global deliberation
To meet today's complex challenges, we need to see democracy as a system impacting many aspects of our lives, and be able to distinguish the good from the bad.
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