How Could We? Build democratic systems that address the polycrisis?

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Written By Dan Ridge

In this episode of How Could We? recorded in the streets of Baku during COP29, interviewed, CEO of the, about the state of our democracies today and the role of citizen assemblies in making our democracies stronger.

In this episode, Rich says that we are at a pivotal moment for democracies today. Despite growing public demand for action, our governments and democratic systems are struggling to effectively address the climate crisis.

Rich discusses how citizen assemblies can help strengthen democracies by building agency for citizens, fostering learning, and being grounded in principles of solidarity and inclusion. The challenge, however, is in scaling them.

One of Iswe Foundation’s projects is to create a global, permanent citizen assembly to bring to COP30 in Brazil. Their goal is to support a new form of democracy and governance that can help address the climate crisis, by empowering citizens to drive change within their communities.

 
 
 
 

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Dan Ridge

Rhodium Creative is a new creative and strategic collaboration born out of our ethos of wanting to help others. We provide expert support delivering innovative digital and marketing campaigns that engage audiences and incite action.

I’m a Creative, Digital & Campaign Director with 14 years of design and digital experience, with a wealth of knowledge in the charity and education sectors. I help bring campaigns to life by harnessing the opportunities made possible using emerging technologies to help amplify brands and create impactful messaging.

• Over 17 years’ working with charities, safe to say it’s part of my DNA

• Previous Head of Design at Comic Relief responsible for its national fundraising campaigns

• Led ambitious interactive brand awareness campaigns for Rare Disease UK and award winning contactless fundraising for Movember

• Worked in-house and agency side providing an understanding of the balance between ambition versus risk

• Multiple public appearances, speaking at conferences and events

My passion lies in generating exciting ideas and delivering Campaigns that stand out. My optimism and enthusiasm help lead and inspire others to produce high quality, thought provoking creative work. I thrive on working across all mediums and my knowledge and understanding of design, typography, digital, tech, photography, film and all things creative makes me dedicated to producing fully integrated, and memorable forward thinking campaigns.

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