1,300+ climate advocates gathered in person and virtually for conference
With time running short in the 117th Congress to enact climate legislation, volunteers with Citizens’ Climate Lobby gathered in person for a conference in Washington, D.C., this June. This in-person event was the organization’s first since the start of the pandemic. We welcomed 527 climate advocates to the conference in person, and 835 more joined sessions streaming online. Read more…
To view recordings of conference programming, visit our YouTube playlist.
Featuring Remarks from:
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Senator, Rhode Island
Mark Reynolds
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Board Member
Nwandi Lawson
Chief Cultivation Officer, The Virtues Collective
Amanda Ripley
Author of High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out, Host of podcast How To!, Journalist
Wandra Ashley-Williams
Maryland Regional Director, Climate Xchange
Clarence Edwards
Legislative Director, Sustainable Energy and Environment, Friends Committee on National Legislation
Alex Bozmoski
VP of Programs, DEPLOY/US
Alex Flint
Executive Director, Alliance for Market Solutions
Nicole Hammond
CCL State Coordinator for Louisiana
Bill Shireman
President & Founder, Future 500 and Volunteer CEO, In This Together
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Early Registration
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12:00 PM
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Viewing of CCL Monthly National Call
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1:00 – 1:45 PM
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Each month, Citizens’ Climate Lobby supporters gather locally for a monthly meeting where we educate ourselves by listening to a guest speaker. During the conference, meet in the Diplomat Room to watch the June call on Zoom. June’s Speaker will be Neil Chatterjee, former chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
It isn’t often we have a guest who can cover as much ground on climate and energy as Neil Chatterjee. As the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission during the Trump administration, it was his job to ensure that energy was delivered, reliably and safely, across the U.S. A vocal supporter of carbon pricing, he took a bipartisan approach to forming energy policy. On this month’s call, Neil will share his climate story, why he supports carbon pricing and how we can prepare the grid for the transition to clean energy.
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Saturday Seminars (optional, add-on to conference registation)
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2:00 – 4:00 PM
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Conversations Across the Political Divide – from Polarizing to Partnership
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Talking about climate change and its solutions can be challenging, especially in today’s polarized political environment. In this interactive event, you will observe CCL volunteers from across the political divide, see through their eyes, and discuss what you learn with others in small groups and larger group shares. You will recognize common values and gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of the “other side” within CCL to shaping effective and sustainable climate policy. Sponsored by the CCL Braver Angels Action Team. This is a live version of a similar workshop offered during the CCL 2021 November Virtual Conference.
Join Tony Sirna, Vice President of Organizational Strategy, and Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, to explore the process of identifying potential climate policy options, and the screening criteria to find the one (or more!) policies that CCL will advocate for in addition to carbon fee and dividend. You’ll explore a few options on the table and have the chance to go through the screening exercise yourself to figure out if the policy fits in with CCL’s goals.
Inclusion Discussion with Dr. Richard Pimentel [VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ONLY]
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Dr. Richard Pimentel is a speaker, author, veteran, disability advocate, and senior partner in the firm of Milt Wright & Associates, Inc. At his firm, he conducts training and consultation nationwide on diverse topics including accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. Dr. Pimentel is also an acknowledged authority on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session will focus on the participation of all populations in the climate movement and will address issues involving persons with disabilities in these efforts. This session will be moderated by Karina Ramírez, CCL’s Diversity & Inclusion Director.
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Dinner on your own
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5:00 – 7:00 PM
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Film Screening or Social Time
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
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Tune in the screening of the short films: “Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops” followed by a panel discussion with the director and producer of the film. [FILMS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
Or, informally meet with fellow attendees for social time – play games, have discussions, or play music (be sure to bring your instrument).
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Opening Remarks & Morning Keynotes [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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9:00 – 9:50 AM
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Conference opening, remarks by Madeleine Para and Mark Reynolds, and CCL’s first volunteer keynote address by Nicole Hammond, graduate student in Oceanography and Coastal Science at Louisiana State University, and co-state coordinator for CCL Louisiana. She’ll share her experiences as a scientist and young climate advocate.
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Madeleine Para
Executive Director
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Mark Reynolds
Board Member
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Nicole Hammond
Louisiana State Coordinator
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
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9:50 – 10:20 AM
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Climate Advocate Training Workshop [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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10:20 AM – 12:20 PM
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This workshop will help newer volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) understand CCL’s method and vision and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. You’ll even have a chance to participate in a mock lobby meeting so you are well prepared for Virtual Lobby Week (if you are participating). In this interactive workshop you will: Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate through review of the CCL’s structure, mission, purpose and methodology of creating political will, Practice how to appeal to the best in others and build common ground, Review the details of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, Learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives and practice our lobbying methods. Led by Brett Cease CCL Education & Engagement Director, and Solemi Hernandez, CCL Southeast Regional Coordinator.
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Dr. Danny Richter
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Vice President of Government Affairs
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Group Leader and Liaison Leadership Training
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Advance your leadership skills and connect with your fellow group leaders and liaisons from around the country to share experiences and lessons learned while developing the capacity of your CCL group and lobbying work in your communities and districts. (Group Leaders, Liaisons, State Coordinators, and Regional Coordinators should attend). Led by Don Addu, CCL Program Director; Madeleine Para, CCL Executive Director; Mark Reynolds, CCL Board Member; Sabrina Fu, CCL Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator; Tamara Staton, CCL Greater Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator; and Tony Sirna, CCL VP of Organizational Strategy.
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Dr. Danny Richter
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Vice President of Government Affairs
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Active Hope Workshop
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Active Hope for Climate Activists is an experiential workshop to strengthen your resilience and vitality. Join senior leadership coach Steve Levin to learn how to transform discouragement, distress, or burnout into a resource for self-care and renewed activism. We will explore Joanna Macy’s “Spiral” model to tap into your gratitude, honor your pain, see new possibilities, and choose your “just right” ways to move forward with fresh vigor. During COVID, over 200 CCL volunteers and staff gave enthusiastic feedback for the Zoom version of this workshop, and this in-person session features more powerful exercises from Macy’s deep toolkit that can ONLY be provided in a live session. Come ready for honest reflection and imaginative thinking with a safe and brave community of peers.
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A closer look at the En-ROADS simulation model
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En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy.
En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy.
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Building Political Will Workshops
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10:20 AM – 12:30 PM
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Join Elli Sparks, CCL Field Development Director, for a session on how to up your onboarding and outreach skills and how to find your role within CCL, followed by a “speed dating” workshop style. Rotate between topic tables led by CCL staff. Topics included:
Inclusive Community Outreach
How to Write a Catchy Press Release
Climate Classroom: Taking CCL’s Civic Engagement into Middle Schools
How to take your Community Leader from Prospect to Climate Champion
Motivational Interviewing for Climate Advocacy: an Introduction
Onboarding Best Practices
How to Engage with Community Leaders During a Town Hall or Candidate Forum
Embracing our Political Differences
Strategic Social Media Actions for You & Your Chapter
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A closer look at the En-ROADS simulation model
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En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy.
En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy.
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Keynote – Alex Flint [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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Alex Flint, Executive Director for the Alliance for Market Solutions, and former Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will share his perspective on the process of budget reconciliation, how a carbon price can fit in, and future opportunities for carbon pricing policy.
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Alex Flint
Executive Director
Alliance for Market Solutions
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CCL Legislative Strategy and Training [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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2:45 – 3:30 PM
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Dr. Danny Richter, CCL VP of Government Affairs will reflect on this Congress and bring us up to speed on any current climate action in Congress. He’ll also share his perspective on the road ahead for carbon fee and dividend and other key climate priorities.
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Dr. Danny Richter
VP of Government Affairs
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
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3:30 – 4:00 PM
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Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Member of Congress
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4:00 – 5:30 PM
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This new type of breakout session will help you become a CCL political strategist and learn how to best work with your Member of Congress. Choose from six concurrent sessions such as House Progressives, House “Rank and File” Democrats, House Republican moderates, House Republican Populists, Senate Democrats or Senate Republicans. Learn what stakeholders are important in your district/state, effective messaging to use with the member, how campaign season impacts your work in the district, and hear winning strategies that worked for CCL liaisons and chapters around the country.
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A closer look at the En-ROADS simulation model
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En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy.
En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy.
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Social time
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Join us and our DJ for some dancing. Cash bar.
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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Registration
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Opening remarks & Keynote [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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Opening remarks with Zaurie Zimmerman, CCL Board Chair & Dr. Natasha DeJarnett, CCE Board Chair
Keynote session: America’s partisan divide has grown so bad that a majority of Republicans and Democrats believe people from the other party are not only ill-informed, but immoral. Speakers Nwandi Lawson and Amanda Ripley are each award-winning communicators. They’ll share their advice for climate advocates on how to approach challenging conversations in an election year.
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Amanda Ripley
Journalist, Podcaster
Author, High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out
Nwandi Lawson
Chief Cultivation Officer
The Virtues Collective
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9:50 – 10:20 AM
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Keynote Panel Discussion [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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10:20 -11:10 AM
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After two years of grassroots organizing during a pandemic, it’s time to share best practices of what’s worked, what didn’t, where to go from here and how to best build coalitions in our communities.
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Legislative Director, Sustainable Energy and Environment
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Sabrina Fu (moderator)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
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Citizens’ Climate International Update [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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Hear from Joe Robertson, Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate International and International Regional Coordinators about climate action around the world, and a look to the roadmap ahead.
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Breakout sessions #1
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1:30 – 2:30 PM
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Congressional Staffer Panel [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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Bring your questions and get the inside scoop as Ben Pendergrass, CCL Sr. Director of Government Affairs, moderates this lively discussion with an all-star panel of Congressional Staffers. Find out how things really work on Capitol Hill and what moves an issue in a Congressional office. What gets prioritized and what gets ignored? What are the biggest mistakes most advocates make? What’s the one thing all ultra-effective advocates know? You’ll leave with sound advice on how to take your congressional relationships to the next level.
A panel of young conservatives (Karly Matthews, Communications Director at the American Conservation Coalition; Alex Posner, Founding President Students for Carbon Dividends; Hannah Rogers, CCL Conservative Fellow) discuss their involvement in the eco-right movement, how their values interplay with their advocacy, and how conservatives of all ages can get involved with young Republicans’ efforts. Moderated by Jenn Tyler, CCL Director of Government Affairs.
Illegal deforestation results in more than 2.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year. Leaders of a support coalition for the FOREST Act (S. 2950/H.R. 5508) will discuss why this bill, which combats illegal deforestation, is important to address climate change. Other topics discussed will include how the coalition is working together, CCL’s role in DC and in the community, and the legislation’s path forward. Panel includes: Stephanie Cappa, WWF and Rick Jacobsen, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA); moderated by Jamari Hartley, CCL Government Affairs Coordinator.
Join Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, for this discussion on all three volumes of the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report. The report summarizes the latest scientific research on climate change adaptation and vulnerabilities. This report highlights the urgency of climate change impacts, and how important it is that Congress pass the strongest climate package possible through reconciliation this year. Learn how to incorporate the report’s findings into your outreach, media relations, and lobbying.
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Breakout sessions #2
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Journalist Panel: Climate Takes Center Stage [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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With Democrats in power in the House, Senate, and the White House, climate change has approached the center of the political stage during the last two years. CCL’s Senior Director of Communications Flannery Winchester moderates a panel discussion among climate and political journalists from the Washington Post, InsideClimate News, and other outlets. The group will share their perspectives on the twists and turns of the climate conversation and what may be next as we head toward the midterms.
Regulations and the Need for Rapid Clean Energy Deployment
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The latest scientific reports from the IPCC affirm that clean energy is essential to reversing the trend of greenhouse gas emission growth. But despite their falling costs, renewables are still only a fraction of the U.S. energy mix. An ironic barrier to clean energy growth has been regulation, where complex government requirements stymie the construction of new infrastructure and preserve incumbent fossil fuels. Join Philip Rossetti from R Street for a discussion on how to improve regulation so that outcomes for both the environment and the economy can be achieved.
A panel of CCL youth explore how middle and high school students can be actively engaged in each of the five levers of political will-building. The panelists from various regions of the U.S. will share their own experiences and provide tips for other youth on how to successfully work these levers.
In this session, Joe Daniel, Manager in the Clean Energy Planning initiative at RMI, will answer the important question of what policies might help or hurt the grid (including local, state, and federal policies) and how can public advocates get involved? Learn about policies and regulations that are preventing the transition to a modern electric grid, one that can handle high levels of adoption of clean technologies like wind, solar, storage, and electric vehicles. The presentation will be split into three sections: generation, transmission, and distribution. In each section we’ll cover how to overcome key barriers to clean energy and lay out pathways to decarbonized electric grid.
In this session, you will learn how creating equitable tree cover in our cities can help save lives and our climate, and generate green jobs for the people who need them most. Our partners from American Forests, Joel Pannell and Ian Leahy, will educate you about the science and data behind this critical issue, and detail bipartisan legislation that could help to advance Tree Equity. They will also provide case studies from leading cities that you can use as examples in your advocacy, and provide hands-on demonstration of how to use powerful advocacy tools such as Tree Equity Score to communicate the importance of these issues in your community.
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Breakout sessions #3
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4:00 – 5:00 PM
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Global Cooperation to Expand Carbon Pricing [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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The Paris Agreement demands international cooperation in reducing emissions globally, but has yet to succeed in securing policy changes commensurate with the climate challenge. Large consumer markets are now turning to border adjustments: the E.U., a major U.S. trading partner, has proposed a carbon border adjustment, and officials at the highest levels of government in the U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the U.K. are contemplating similar measures. Learn how enacting a border-adjusted carbon price can help the U.S. stay competitive in the global market and be a leader for emissions reductions. Speakers include Prof. Ross Astoria, JD, PhD, Law Professor at University of Wisconsin Parkside, and Catrina Rorke, Senior Vice President, Policy and Research Climate Leadership Council.
What Does Air Pollution Have To Do With It? [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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Many people well versed in the climate crisis are still puzzled about the importance of air pollution and how that impacts human health. Our panel will discuss how certain communities have been disproportionately impacted by air pollutants, and how these same communities are being disproportionately impacted by the changing climate. Panelists include: Dr. Rachel Licker, Union of Concerned Scientists; Dr. Yvonne Collins, GYN-Oncologist from Cook County and an Equity Fellow with the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health; Princella Talley, Fellow at large, the OpEd Project, moderated by Dr. Lisa Del Buono, CCL Health Action Team co-lead, Founder & Director – Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action
Climate change represents a serious threat to the security and prosperity of current and future generations. So too does our high and rising national debt. Financing climate investments with a carbon tax could greatly improve their effectiveness in reducing emissions while leaving other revenue and spending offsets available to reduce deficits or fund other priorities. Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget will present its analysis comparing various options for funding new climate investments in terms of their impact on carbon emissions and the national debt.
Exploring Nuclear Power to Reduce Global Carbon Emissions
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Nuclear facilities currently provide nearly 20% of U.S. electricity and over 50% of zero-carbon emissions energy. Can new nuclear technologies and accident tolerant fuels provide us with a safe carbon-free source of base load power? What are the pros and cons of these new technologies? Join this session with HON Lucian Niemeyer, cofounder of the United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power, to discuss the future for nuclear energy development to meet global carbon reduction goals as well as to address concerns with reactor safety and nuclear waste streams.
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Closing Keynote [LIVE STREAMED ON ZOOM]
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5:15-5:45 PM
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With a background in entreupenurship, policy innovation, and conflict mediation, Bill Shireman brings together capitalists, activists, conservatives, progressives, and other unusual bedfellows to overcome challenges that often divide them. Hear from Prof. Shireman on how CCL can bridge conversations, and work across party lines to discuss climate solutions.
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Reception
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7:00 PM
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Featuring remarks from Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and have the chance to relax and mingle with your fellow conference attendees and CCL staff during a reception with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres (there will be plenty – don’t eat dinner!).
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Senator
Rhode Island
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Based on the latest data on the pandemic, and for the health of our staff and volunteers, we are now requiring conference attendees to wear a mask while inside the hotel. We ask (on the honor system) that you test yourself the morning of the conference before you arrive to be sure you don’t have COVID and encourage testing daily. We also encourage you to be vaccinated and boosted before you come, and to mask while on public transportation as you travel to the conference.
Additional information:
If you test positive for COVIDin the days leading up to or at the conference, we ask that you stay home or isolate yourself. We will refund your conference registration fee upon request.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the venue and CCL will provide KN95 masks (1 per person) at the conference though we encourage you to bring your own masks if possible.
We will have a limited supply of free self-tests available for you at the hotel, however we encourage you to bring your own since supplies will be limited.
We will not be asking people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test at the venue, and trust you to think about the needs of the community.
Please be sensitive to the varying needs of the people around you regarding social distancing and physical contact. The rooms will be set up with round tables rather than auditorium seating to allow for more spacing between people.
Remember that other members of the public will be at the hotel, and currently there are no local government mandates in place. The pandemic remains an evolving situation and it’s possible our guidance will evolve, so please keep an eye out for our communications. We will be streaming portions of the conference for those who cannot attend.
Thank you in advance for being thoughtful and courteous to other attendees. We look forward to seeing you!
We have two scholarships available: Conservative (apply here) and Inclusion (apply here). The deadline to apply for a scholarship is May 1, 2022. Scholarships are available to U.S. residents only.
We strive to keep registration fees low to make it possible for as many people who want to attend to be able to do so. To request a registration discount or fee waiver, please email *protected email*.
For financial support to offset travel and lodging for the conference, we recommend talking with your Group Leader or State or Regional Coordinator about local fundraising efforts. Some volunteers have donated hotel or airline points to help other volunteers reduce their costs. You might also check out theseconference fundraising ideason CCL Community.
We will be having a reception the evening of Monday, June 13th which includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. All other meals are on your own. The area is packed with restaurants.
Yes. When you register and you get to the payment section of the registration process, select “pay by check” and continue with the rest of the registration form. Please mail your check, made payable to Citizens’ Climate Education, to our office at 1330 Orange Ave #309, Coronado, CA 92118. Please put “2022 June Conference” in the memo. Your payment must be received by May 22nd.
Yes! CCL believes in empowering young voices. Please note that conference attendees under the age of 18 require additional steps for registration. Here are the considerations that you should be aware of and steps you should take:
All conference attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or chaperone. Chaperones must be approved by parents/legal guardians via a permission slip. Permission slips must be received by May 22, otherwise may result in canceled registration.
Both the chaperone or parent/legal guardian and the minor must be registered for the conference.
One chaperone may be responsible for up to six minors.
A personalized permission slip link will be sent to you and your parent/legal guardian after registering. For any questions regarding your permission slip or attending the conference as a minor, please email *protected email*.
If you need to cancel, contact us as soon as possible by email or by phone at (619) 437-7142. The deadline for cancellations and refunds is May 22. Refunds are only available through May 22 (you can still cancel after May 22 but we cannot process your refund).
There will be some conference sessions that we are live streaming on Zoom Events (check the Program above to see which sessions will be streaming).To register for Zoom Events, you must have at least a free Zoom account and you will be prompted to log in to your Zoom account. If you don’t already have one, please sign up for a free Zoom account before registering. Register for the virtual conference here.
Yes, you can walk-in to the conference and register. We can accept credit/debit cards, and personal checks only. Registration prices are $179 for conference registration (includes June 12-13), $30 for student/low income conference registration (includes June 12-13), and $25 to add on a Saturday Seminar (includes June 11).
You can find the conference schedule on this webpage you are currently viewing, scroll up to the “Program” section to find the conference agenda. We’ll be making updates to the program as we get closer to the conference, so be sure to check back for the most up-to-date agenda.
The Climate Advocate Training Workshop focuses on CCL, our history, and our methods for generating political will, as well as the basics of how to lobby Congress using CCL’s specific approach. The training occurs at our International and Regional Conferences, and when we are initiating a brand new group in a new area. If you’re new to CCL or you have never attended this training before we strongly encourage you to attend it in person at the conference, or you can sign up for avirtual version of the workshop here. This training is required to lobby with CCL in June or any future lobbying.
CCL is not organizing a national in-person lobby day for this conference the way we have in the past, due to the on-going uncertainties of the times we live in. Instead we are joining with Citizens’ Climate International to hold an international week of action and lobbying after the conference ends. In the United States our local congressional liaisons and group leaders will determine whether the lobbying will be virtual or in-person and will be in charge of putting together the lobby teams, just as they have done throughout the pandemic. Our goal remains to meet with all or nearly all members of Congress during the second half of June. If you wish to be part of a lobbying team this June (either in DC or online), contact your CCL Regional and/or State Coordinator.We cannot guarantee that any particular Congressional meeting will get scheduled or who will be on that team. If you have any questions about lobbying, please contact CCL’s Director of Congressional Liaisons and Lobby Days, Amy Bennett, *protected email*. Your patience and flexibility is also much appreciated as this is a new way of doing our June lobbying. Note: Since we cannot know how many in-person meetings will actually work out, the conference will end with a closing reception on Monday evening, rather than on Tuesday as has been our tradition.
The host hotel is the Omni Shoreham, located at 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20008. For conference attendees, the rate starts at $299 per night plus tax with up to four people per room. You must book by May 10th to receive the CCL rate. Visit our group room block reservation page on the hotel’s website to make your reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis and fill up quickly, we suggest you make your reservation early.
Yes, DC’s rail service is called Metro. The Red Line stops at Woodley Park, which is a couple of blocks away from the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Check out this DC Metro Trip Planner for additional information.
From Union Station, take the Red Line going toward Shady Grove (Northwest) to the Woodley Park station (six stops). Walk two blocks to the Omni Shoreham Hotel by heading out of the Woodley Park station at the 24th Street NW & Connecticut Ave exit and proceed down Calvert Street. The Omni Shoreham Hotel address is 2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, D.C., 20008.
Volunteers wishing to offset their carbon footprint from traveling to and from the conference can do so via the United Airlines’ CarbonChoice program if you are flying via United, or use common carbon offset programs like Carbonfund or TerraPass to support projects designed to help reduce greenhouse gases.