Citizens` assemblies: how to bring the wisdom of the public to bear on the climate emergency
(WorldNews Politics)

Holli/Shutterstock A new form of politics is gaining steam as a solution to the climate crisis. Six parliamentary committees in the UK are to commission a citizens´ assembly , in which randomly selected citizens will consider how to combat climate breakdown and achieve the pathway to net zero emissions. This unexpected move complements increasing experimentation with assemblies across the world. Having struggled to realise necessary action on climate breakdown through traditional routes, citizen assemblies could well help governments kick-start the tough but urgently needed steps to safeguard a healthy and stable world. In a nutshell, these assemblies bring together 50 or more citizens over...