Future of Democracy

Decades of corporate lobbying and party politics have led to a climate and ecological emergency that poses an unprecedented existential threat to humanity and all life on Earth. "Politics as usual" is no longer an option. We believe our system needs a reconsideration and improvement of democratic processes.

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Citizens Assemblies

XR NL Two-pager Citizens Assemblies

The basic outlines of a citizens assembly in the Netherlands according to Extinction Rebellion.

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Research Synthesis

Synthesis of previous research on Citizens Assemblies.

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Key talking points

Key talking points about Citizens Assemblies.

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Citzens Assemblies FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Citizens Assemblies

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Local Citizens Assembly Guide

Guide for organising local Citizens' Assemblies (external resource)

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Peoples Assemblies

People Assembly Manual

Guide for setting up a People Assemblies open deliberative sessions and explaining the difference to a a Citizen Assembly.

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Case studies

Case Study Netherlands 2005

Case Study on Citizens Assembly performed in the Netherlands in 2005 on the electoral system.

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Case Study Netherlands 2005

Case Study on Citizens Assembly performed in the Netherlands in 2005 on the electoral system.

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Case Study Devon, UK

Case Study on a Citizens Assembly currently being developed in Devon (UK) on Climate neutrality.

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