# About the Citizens’ Assembly Demand

#### Extinction Rebellion's central demand:
>**Decide Together** :
We need change that is decided fairly and transparently. We need a Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.

#### Why Have a Citizens' Assembly?**
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#### Learn More
**A detailed explanation** of XR's <a href="https://extinctionrebellion.uk/decide-together/citizens-assembly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citizens' Assemblies</a> can be found on the XRUK website. It:
- Explains why our outdated system of electoral politics can't make the changes we need.
- Describes the key "four pillars" of collaboration, independance, long-term thinking, and representation.
- Introduces the concept of citizens' assemblies.
- Gives some examples of citizens' assemblies around the world and what went well.

**Increase your knowledge further**

- Learn about the 3rd demand on the Rebel Academy: <a href="https://uk.rebellion.academy/course/view.php?id=24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citizens' Assemblies</a>

- You can watch our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETxrL4qqGbA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citizens' Assemblies Talk</a> (40 minutes)

- Check out our <a href="https://extinctionrebellion.uk/decide-together/ca-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">frequently asked CA questions</a>

#### Get Involved
**Find flyers to promote Citizens' Assemblies** on the [Flyers page](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/link/1416#bkmrk-promote-citizens%27-as).

**Ask a question or suggest an improvement to these pages<br>**
Contact us on Mattermost <a href="https://organise.earth/uk/channels/cawggeneral" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citizens Assembly Discussion Group</a> or by email at <xr-CitizensAssembly@protonmail.com>.