This event explores the tenets of deliberative democracy with a focus on citizen assemblies as an innovative method to address complex policy problems. The panelists provide an overview of deliberative democracy and an in-depth look at local-level, climate justice assemblies.

Featuring:

Overview of Deliberative Democracy and Citizen Assemblies

• Claudia Chwalisz, Innovative Citizen Participation Lead, OECD
• Marcin Gerwin, PhD, Specialist in Deliberative Democracy
• Shana Cohen, Ph.D., Director, TASC

Climate Justice Assemblies

• Nikhil Kumar, Research & Policy Associate, People Powered
• Sean McCabe, Executive Manager, TASC Climate Justice Centre
• Kasia Pawłowska, Civic Participation Specialist, Shipyard Foundation

Donor Reflections

• Laura Nortey, Senior Portfolio Analyst, Open Society Foundations