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The people vs the climate change (60 minutes). BBC documentary which follows participants of Climate Assembly UK as they go through the assembly. Although the assembly itself was not a success, because parliament did not comission the assembly and there was not widespread public suport for it, this film is worth watching as it demonstrates how people learn and moderate their views as the assembly progresses.

America in one room [How a weekend of discussing politics shifted the views of these Americans] (https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/02/politics/america-in-one-room-poll-results/index.htm). This 4 minute video about the process is agreat watch useful to show to groups.

Organisation: KNOCA - Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies. A European network for sharing best practice on the design and implementation of Climate Assemblies. Tracks climate assemblies across the world, and organises workshops on best practice. Workshops are recorded and available to view on their website.

Sortition Foundation providing cotozens assembly services.

Zero Hour: Campaign for the Climate & Ecology Bill — a plan for the UK to do its bit in keeping global warming down to 1.5°C and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030. The Bill includes a Citizens Assembly on Climate and Ecology.

Manuel Arriga - expert on Citizens' Assemblies and author of Rebooting Democracy: A Citizen's Guide to Reinventing Politics. Also created a series of videos What is a Citizens' Assembly? Why is Extinction Rebellion calling for Citizens' Assemblies? And how do Citizens' Assemblies relate to the global climate emergency?

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