Informational Material
CLIMAS – General Overview on Climate Assemblies
A comprehensive introduction to the logic, structure, and practice of Climate Assemblies. It explains every stage — from why assemblies are needed and who organises them, to how citizens are selected, how deliberation happens, and what makes them impactful.
This document is targeted to local and regional authorities, practitioners and even researchers who need a deeper understanding of assemblies beyond the basics.
Checklist for Organising Climate Assemblies
A hands-on checklist for anyone ready to move from theory to action. It walks local or regional authorities step-by-step through planning, setting up, and running a Climate Assembly — from defining the issue and recruiting participants to managing facilitation and follow-up.
This document is designed mainly for local and regional authorities, but it is also helpful for practitioners. It turns the knowledge from the general guide into a structured, practical process — ideal for those planning to launch their own assembly.
CLIMAS Factsheets on Tools for Organising Climate Assemblies
A description of the digital toolbox created in CLIMAS for smarter, evidence-based assemblies. Each factsheet introduces one of the CLIMAS digital tools — from data analysis and survey design to scenario prioritisation and recommendation tracking — showing how technology can enhance every phase of the deliberative process.
This document is aimed at assembly organisers, facilitators and digital teams. It’s the go-to reference for implementing the CLIMAS platform and methods — a bridge between theory and digital innovation in participatory democracy.
CLIMAS Best Practice Cases
Real stories from the field — featuring the Riga, Edermünde and Catalonia Climate Assemblies. This collection showcases how the CLIMAS tools and methods were tested in practice, what worked, what challenges emerged, and how citizen recommendations shaped real policies.
This document is an inspirational read for local and regional authorities, practitioners, researchers and policymakers. It captures lessons learned, tangible results, and the human side of deliberative democracy — inspiring replication across Europe.
Lessons Learned and Recommendations video
This video brings the CLIMAS experience to life through authentic voices from Riga, Catalonia, and Edermünde. In a series of candid interviews with Climate Assembly organisers, it captures the human side of deliberative democracy — the motivations, challenges, and achievements behind the process. The video shows why local teams chose to launch Climate Assemblies; what worked well — and what they would do differently; the logistical, political, and emotional challenges they faced; the outcomes achieved and how governments responded; and advice and encouragement for peers considering similar initiatives.
More than a documentary, this video serves as a peer-to-peer learning tool for municipalities and practitioners exploring participatory democracy. It reassures potential organisers that while challenges exist, they are surmountable — and the rewards are significant.