Whether you're a community organiser, activist, civil society organisation, facilitator, educator, or simply passionate about engaging people in conversations that matter, this toolkit offers practical methods, activities, and guidance to help you create inclusive, interactive, and engaging spaces for participation.
From community discussions and workshops to larger engagement activities, the tools and approach included can be adapted to a variety of settings, helping people connect, collaborate, and contribute to climate action and democratic participation.
Climate action is strongest when communities are involved in shaping it. Participation creates opportunities for people to share their perspectives, discuss local challenges, learn from one another, and contribute ideas that can inform decisions and inspire action.
Developed through the Citizens for Climate project, this toolkit provides practical support for planning and facilitating participatory activities. While it is particularly useful for organising Participation Pop-Up Events, the methods and approaches included can be adapted and applied across many different community engagement contexts.
Participation Pop-Up Events are community-focused spaces designed to open up dialogue on climate policies and democratic participation. They bring together citizens, civil society organisations, activists, local stakeholders, and policymakers to exchange experiences, explore local climate challenges, and discuss how communities can play a more active role in decision-making processes.
Your Guide to Creating Meaningful Participation
No two communities are the same, and neither are the conversations that shape them. That's why the methods in this toolkit are designed to be flexible, allowing organisers to respond to local needs while creating meaningful opportunities for participation.
Inside, you'll find practical guidance, step-by-step support, to help you plan and facilitate inclusive, engaging, and interactive Participation Pop-Up Events that foster meaningful dialogue on climate policy and democratic participation.
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Explore the toolkit, and learn how to create spaces where communities can connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping climate action together.
