Stockholm Series #3: The promise of participation – How collective decision-making can get us to more effective climate policies

This initiative is a cooperation between renowned Stockholm-based institutions with a particular focus on climate change and democracy from different perspectives. It aims to inform, inspire, and engage experts and the general public alike by providing high-profile public lectures on the interlinkages between climate change and democracy followed by debate.

The promise of participation – How collective decision-making can get us to more effective climate policies with Greta Ríos, Co-Executive Director, People Powered, Mexico City.

To tackle the climate crisis, governments have a mandate to enable and encourage citizens and civil society to participate in shaping and implementing impactful climate policies. By expanding public participation and bringing marginalized voices into decision-making, governments can create climate-focused policies that are more equitable and responsive to communities’ needs. Learn about positive examples of how governments around the world are involving citizens through participatory budgeting, legislative theatres, and participatory policymaking to build real climate democracy and increase community resilience.

The lecture will be opened by Dr Massimo Tommasoli, Director of Global Programmes at International IDEA, and followed by a conversation with Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen, President of the Sámi Youth Organization Sáminuorra and LSU Board Member, questions and comments from the audience, and a reception. Moderator: Matthias Jäger, Head of Climate Change and Democracy at International IDEA.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at climate@idea.int