Citizens' Climate Lobby

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 advocateReview the structure, mission, and purpose of CCLLearn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives with a simulated lobby meetingReview CCL’s methodology of creating political willPractice how to appeal to the best in others and build common groundReview 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 Connect with your local chapter and explore CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/chapters  Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/citizensclimatelobby   and Twitter: https://twitter.com/citizensclimate/  

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.

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/

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/

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

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 ButcherCCL Action and Endorsement Coordinator

Brett Cease, PhDCCL Senior Director of Volunteer Education and Engagement

Elizabeth DellCCL Great Lakes Regional Co-Coordinator

T. Todd Elvins, PhDCCL National Actions Director

Solemi HernandezCCL Southeast Regional Coordinator

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

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

Madeleine Para, Executive Director, CCL/CCEJoin CCL: https://cclusa.org/join For the full transcript of Madeleine's remarks see: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/ccl-rolls-out-expanded-policy-agenda-at-december-virtual-conference/

Join Dana Nuccitelli, Research Coordinator, CCL/CCE, to learn about the science behind CCL’s 2023 policy agenda. How will CCL’s policies help the US get to 50% emissions reductions by 2030 and to net zero by 2050? And what are the legislative opportunities next year? Dana will give an overview of carbon pricing, clean energy permitting reform, building electrification and efficiency, and healthy forests.

Presentation Slides:  http://cclusa.org/policy-agenda-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/495

Remarks from former U.S. Representative (R-FL) Carlos Curbelo. Full transcript here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/blog/former-u-s-rep-carlos-curbelo-opening-keynote-december-2022-conference/   Principal of Vocero LLC