Data

Specific Topics
Climate Change
Energy Efficiency & Storage
Environmental Conservation
Location
Wales
United Kingdom
Scope of Influence
City/Town
Links
https://cynnalcymru.com/climate-assembly/?cn-reloaded=1
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
No
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Research
Develop the civic capacities of individuals, communities, and/or civil society organizations
Approach
Consultation
Research
Informal engagement by intermediaries with political authorities
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Total Number of Participants
50
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Recruitment Method for Limited Subset of Population
Random Sample
Targeted Demographics
Men
Youth
Women
General Types of Methods
Participant-led meetings
Research or experimental method
Deliberative and dialogic process
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Collect, analyse and/or solicit feedback
Propose and/or develop policies, ideas, and recommendations
Facilitate dialogue, discussion, and/or deliberation
Legality
No
Facilitators
Yes
Facilitator Training
Professional Facilitators
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Online
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Ask & Answer Questions
Express Opinions/Preferences Only
Information & Learning Resources
Expert Presentations
Written Briefing Materials
Video Presentations
Decision Methods
Voting
If Voting
Majoritarian Voting
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Primary Organizer/Manager
Sortition Foundation
Type of Organizer/Manager
Community Based Organization
Funder
Blaenau Gwent Council
Type of Funder
Local Government
Staff
Yes
Volunteers
Yes
Evidence of Impact
Yes
Types of Change
Changes in public policy
Changes in people’s knowledge, attitudes, and behavior
Changes in civic capacities
Implementers of Change
Elected Public Officials
Appointed Public Servants
Lay Public
Formal Evaluation
Yes
Evaluation Report Documents
Blaenau-Gwent-Climate-Assembly-Report-ENG (1).pdf

CASE

The Blaenau Gwent Climate Assembly

July 11, 2022 olawaleawoyinka
June 7, 2022 Nina Sartor
June 6, 2022 olawaleawoyinka
Specific Topics
Climate Change
Energy Efficiency & Storage
Environmental Conservation
Location
Wales
United Kingdom
Scope of Influence
City/Town
Links
https://cynnalcymru.com/climate-assembly/?cn-reloaded=1
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
No
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Research
Develop the civic capacities of individuals, communities, and/or civil society organizations
Approach
Consultation
Research
Informal engagement by intermediaries with political authorities
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Total Number of Participants
50
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Recruitment Method for Limited Subset of Population
Random Sample
Targeted Demographics
Men
Youth
Women
General Types of Methods
Participant-led meetings
Research or experimental method
Deliberative and dialogic process
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Collect, analyse and/or solicit feedback
Propose and/or develop policies, ideas, and recommendations
Facilitate dialogue, discussion, and/or deliberation
Legality
No
Facilitators
Yes
Facilitator Training
Professional Facilitators
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Online
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Ask & Answer Questions
Express Opinions/Preferences Only
Information & Learning Resources
Expert Presentations
Written Briefing Materials
Video Presentations
Decision Methods
Voting
If Voting
Majoritarian Voting
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Primary Organizer/Manager
Sortition Foundation
Type of Organizer/Manager
Community Based Organization
Funder
Blaenau Gwent Council
Type of Funder
Local Government
Staff
Yes
Volunteers
Yes
Evidence of Impact
Yes
Types of Change
Changes in public policy
Changes in people’s knowledge, attitudes, and behavior
Changes in civic capacities
Implementers of Change
Elected Public Officials
Appointed Public Servants
Lay Public
Formal Evaluation
Yes
Evaluation Report Documents
Blaenau-Gwent-Climate-Assembly-Report-ENG (1).pdf

The Blaenau Gwent Climate Assembly brought together 50 randomly selected residents from across the Blaenau Gwent Council in March 2021, to figure out what could be done to address the climate crisis in a way that is fair and improves living standards for everyone.

Problems and Purpose

In 2020, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council declared a climate emergency. The PSB agreed to establish a Climate Mitigation Steering Group to develop a long-term plan to reduce carbon emissions in Blaenau Gwent. 

Background History and Context

In early 2020, in the context of other existing and future decarbonisation initiatives in the housing sector , Cynnal Cymru, ERS Cymru and United Welsh Housing met to discuss how housing tenants and wider communities might be more involved in decarbonisation plans of Housing Associations, public bodies and other anchor organisations. The idea for the Blaenau Gwent Climate Assembly was a result of these discussions between organising partners.

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

The Assembly is being organised by four housing associations in Blaenau Gwent in collaboration with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, Electoral Reform Society, Cynnal Cymru.

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Assembly members were selected at random from the general public through sortition. 

Methods and Tools Used

Lead Experts will present information on climate change and the sub-themes to provide context for the discussions.

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

The participants will hear evidence, discuss the issues, and produce recommendations for what local public service organisations, communities and individuals can do to address the climate crisis. The recommendations made will be considered by organisations including Blaenau Gwent Council

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

See Also

References

External Links

https://www.sortitionfoundation.org/

https://www.mutualgain.org/

https://www.involve.org.uk/

https://cwmpas.coop/

Notes