ACTION ALERT: A Call for Citizens’ Assemblies

February 4th, 2020 - by Extinction Rebellion

In Defense of Democracy: A Call for Citizens’ Assemblies

Extinction Rebellion

(February 2, 2020) — In the UK, Extinction Rebellion’s third demand is that government must create and be led by the decisions of a citizens’ assembly on climate and ecological justice.

Decades of corporate lobbying and party politics have led to a climate and ecological emergency that poses an unprecedented existential threat to humanity and all life on Earth  “politics as usual” is no longer an option. 

A Citizens’ Assembly provides us, the people, with a way to decide what’s best for our future, even if that requires radical changes in the present. Moreover, because they are informed and democratic, the Citizens’ Assembly’s decisions will provide political cover and public pressure for politicians to set aside the usual politicking and do the right thing. 

Short film about Citizens’ Assemblies 

In “The Deliberate Rebellion” by All Hands On, we explain why we need a Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice. 

Guide to Citizens’ Assemblies 

This is our guide on citizens’ assemblies   what they look like, key examples from around the world and why we are confident that a citizens’ assembly would be a game-changer for the climate and ecological emergency. 

Download The Extinction Rebellion Guide To Citizens’ Assemblies

Citizens’ Assembly Talk

This 30-minute talk is a great introduction to Citizens’ Assemblies and XR’s third demand. Watch it online, see the talk live in your area, or learn to give it yourself and help spread the message. 

Watch The Citizens’ Assembly Talk OnlineFind A Talk Near YouBook The Talk In Your Area (UK Only)

Request training on how to give the talk from xr-citizensassembly@protonmail.com

Citizens’ Assembly Flyer

Download The Flyer

Request hard copy flyers from xr-citizensassembly@protonmail.com

FAQs

What is a citizens’ assembly?

Why is Extinction Rebellion demanding a citizens’ assembly on climate and ecological justice?

Is there public support for a citizens’ assembly on climate and ecological justice?

WHAT ABOUT LOCAL ASSEMBLIES?

WHY RANDOMLY SELECT CITIZENS FOR THE CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLY?

How do citizens’ assemblies differ from people’s assemblies?

Further Resources

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Lecture by Justice Mary Laffoy, Chair of The Citizens’ Assembly by RTÉ