Climate Arena 2024

Participatory and deliberative democracy processes are becoming common among European cities. Also, the European Union invites all citizens to take active part in political decisions. However, effective media coverage of these initiatives is far from being achieved. How can we bring them to the center of media attention? What can these assemblies do to grab a journalist's attention and what can journalists learn from these processes?
There is a general consensus on the efficacy of these participatory initiatives in terms of citizens' engagement and collaboration, but how could they become part of the public debate through media coverage so we can change climate policies on the local level?
Starting from the experiences of the Climate Citizens’ Assemblies in Bologna and Brussels, the session is intended to be an interactive and open discussion.
Take your seat in the fish-bowl and bring your ideas!