Citizens' Climate Lobby

Citizens\' Climate Lobby
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Official podcast for climate heroes from Citizens' Climate Lobby. We're creating the political will for a livable world.

  1. 12/12/2025

    CCL Training: Previewing CCL's BRIDGE Advocacy Program

    Join CCL’s VP of Field Operations for a training that will preview CCL’s new “BRIDGE” program - Building Relationships in Dialogue, Growth, and Engagement. Brett will preview the framework that offer practical insights for having more effective, empathetic climate conversations that build understanding and momentum for change. A relational advocacy program based on behavioral and social science from Drs. Haidt, Willer, Cialdini; Amanda Ripley; and more. The program will serve as one of the foundational building blocks for Citizens’ Climate’s advocacy. Understand people’s underlying moral foundations, and learn to practice moral reframing across political perspectives. The program will also teach participants to apply practical dialogue techniques to bridge divides and engage effectively with people holding different views.

    30 min

  2. 11/07/2025

    CCL Training: Fall 2025 Conference & Lobby Day Q&A

    Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Fall 2025 Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Congressional Liaison Manager for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for CCL's Fall 2025 Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details. Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa  Lobby Toolkit: https://community.citizensclimate.org/lobby-meeting-toolkit  Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:00) Conference Details  (9:50) Lobby Week Logistics

    22 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    CCL Fall 2025 Lobby Training #2: Review Primary Asks & Lobby Meeting Plans

    Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler, Congressional Liaison Program Manager Mindy Ahler, and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will review more details and the context for CCL's Fall 2025 Primary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. We'll also have time to get your questions answered by CCL's government affairs team! This is the second of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2025 Lobby Planning (as well as this Thursday's Oct 30th Lobby Training #1 - Primary Asks). Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/fall-2025-review-slides   Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:05) Review Asks (24:18) Review Lobby Meeting Plans Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/1133248588/dc8bb638ae)

    34 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    CCL Training: Fall 2025 Lobby Training #1: Primary Asks

    Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler, Congressional Liaison Program Manager Mindy Ahler, and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to participate in strategizing for the upcoming fall lobby meetings, get more information on the meeting asks, and have time to get your questions answered by CCL's government affairs team! This is the first of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2025 Lobby Planning (as well as this Monday Nov 3rd's Lobby Training #2 -CCL's Legislative Plan). Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:28) What's Happening in Congress? (6:54) Clean Energy Permitting Reform Ask (29:00) Fix Our Forests (37:58) Foreign Pollution Fee (42:14 ) Conclusions and Resources Review Additional Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/1132528986/cb0ef3dfee )  Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/fall-2025-asks-slides  Primary Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/primary-asks

    46 min

  5. 10/24/2025

    CCL Training: Powering Up Statewide Media

    In this training, Charlotte Ward, CCL’s Communications and Media Manager, shares: How the Statewide Media Manager program works Which states are already leading the way — and why it’s effective The resources and support available for volunteers who want to ramp up their media work This training is for everyone who wants to be involved in media work so they can understand how CCL staff supports them through their Statewide Media Manager. You’ll learn about CCL’s new Statewide Media Manager role — a leadership position designed to strengthen media work across entire states, not just individual chapters. Taking best practices from CCL’s successful Liaison Program, Statewide Media Managers will coordinate media relations statewide with direct support and guidance from CCL’s Communications team. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:19) Understanding the Media Landscape (12:47) What's It Like To Take On the Role? (19:55) Next Steps Presentations Slides: https://cclusa.org/powering-up-state-media

    26 min

  6. 10/11/2025

    Jessica Trotman | October 2025 Monthly Meeting | Citizens Climate Lobby

    Jessica Trotman is the Assistant Town Manager of Black Mountain, North Carolina, where she leads recovery and resilience efforts following Hurricane Helene. She also serves as a Senior Consultant with the American Flood Coalition. To her work in resilience, Jessica brings 15 years of experience in sustainability, planning, stormwater, public health and public administration. She serves in multiple advisory roles, including the North Carolina Flood Resiliency Blueprint advisory committee and Resilience subcommittee of the Governorʼs Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Monthly Highlights (6:10) Conversation with Jessica Trotman (27:12) Q&A Discussion (33:33) CCL's October Actions Review Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join  October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet  October Meeting Slides: https://cclusa.org/october-meeting-slides  Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1126279438  Register for the Fall Conference (Nov. 14-15): https://cclusa.org/fallconference

    42 min

  7. 10/03/2025

    CCL Training: What Emission Reductions Did the Clean Energy Tax Credits Achieve?

    CCL volunteers put a lot of work into pushing the clean energy tax credits within Inflation Reduction Act over the finish line to be signed into law in 2022, and into protecting some of its provisions from outright repeal in the big budget bill this year. But how much did our efforts achieve for the climate? Join CCL Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for an exploration of modeling scenarios in an effort to quantify how much climate pollution CCL volunteers' efforts succeeded in preventing in our pursuit to preserve a livable climate. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:25) A Stroll Down Memory Lane (9:59) Emissions Heading Down (12:01) Since The Election  (21:44) What Did We Achieve? (29:31) How to get the Next Billion Tons Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/ira-achieved

    39 min

  8. 09/19/2025

    CCL Training: Carbon Pricing Around the World

    The U.S. remains the only developed economy globally without a national carbon price—distorting domestic perceptions of its viability. This session explores how carbon pricing has worked successfully across the world and how those lessons apply to the evolving U.S. conversation. Dr. Danny Richter will highlight the emerging fourth generation of U.S. carbon policy, centered on border adjustments and bipartisan interest in leveraging America’s carbon efficiency. Join us for a global tour of carbon pricing and a look at where U.S. policy may be headed next.   Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-around-world-slides  Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/138   Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:02) Overview (18:22) EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (24:39) The American Context (39:58) Conclusion

    42 min
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Official podcast for climate heroes from Citizens' Climate Lobby. We're creating the political will for a livable world.

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    Citizens\' Climate Lobby
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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