Citizens' Climate Lobby

Though it can sometimes seem like very little is happening on carbon pricing, globally the opposite is true. Carbon pricing policy is booming around the world, with many countries adopting it for the first time, or doubling down on their existing programs. This webinar will identify some of the policy trends in this widespread burst of interest and creativity. Some specific elements that will be c...

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler, Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli and Congressional Liaison Director Mindy Ahler for a training that will review the updates and context for Fall 2026 Lobby Training: Primary & Secondary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being...

CCL has endorsed the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) – the kind of bipartisan comprehensive permitting reform bill that we have spent the past four years advocating for. Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will explore the nitty gritty details of what's in the bill, how it will impact clean...

Join CCL's Communications & Media Manager Charlotte Ward and VP of Marketing & Communications Flannery Winchester for a training that will provide a broad overview of the opportunities chapters have as we enter into the fall of 2026 to engage with their local news media on climate solutions, especially with the recent introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.  Ski...

Our guest speaker for October is Sara Peach, Editor-in-chief of Yale Climate Connections! Sara is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Scientific American, Environmental Health News, Grist, and Chemical & Engineering News. For her reporting on environmental issues, she has earned awards from the National Press Photographers Association, Pictures of the Ye...

CCL has endorsed the newly introduced Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), a major permitting reform package that can help America build clean energy faster, reduce emissions, and lower electricity costs. Join CCL staff and supporters from across the country for a special all-supporter action call to learn what’s in the legislation, why CCL is supporting it, and how we c...

Join CCL for a learning series exploring what a decade of real-world carbon pricing can teach us and how that knowledge shapes stronger, more durable climate advocacy.  A central consideration for policymakers today is affordability. On the surface, this is a problem for carbon pricing, because the whole point is to change behavior through higher prices on pollution. However, carbon prices also ra...

Stories are one of the oldest ways human beings make meaning, share our values, and imagine what might be possible. In BRIDGE, we’re learning to become more powerful advocates by building stronger relationships, understanding what matters to others, and communicating in ways that can shift perspectives. Today, we’ll explore how our own impact, solution, and motivation stories can bring climate adv...

Hear from CCL leaders across the country who are participating in election engagement work about how you can be active with your chapter! Each month, Citizens’ Climate Lobby supporters gather locally for a monthly meeting where we educate ourselves by listening to a guest speaker. Go to your local chapter's page to find out more about your chapter's plans for listening in. Our monthly action sheet...

Join Citizens' Climate Lobby and Resources for the Future for a learning series exploring what a decade of real-world carbon pricing can teach us and how that knowledge shapes stronger, more durable climate advocacy.  This session, led by RFF's Carbon Pricing Initiative Director Marc Hafstead covers the basics of carbon pricing to give a good grounding for those new to carbon pricing. For those al...

Recognize the difference between “High Conflict” and “Good Conflict,” understand the emotional and social forces that fuel polarization, and practice strategies, such as curiosity, looping, and resisting the binary to help move conversations from division to dialogue. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (6:49) High Conflict vs. Good Conflict  (10:10) The Understory  (...

For the 2026 election season, the Election Engagement Action Team is focused on helping CCL volunteers take meaningful, nonpartisan action—connecting with candidates, supporting voter turnout, and strengthening grassroots engagement. Join this training to explore the three key areas that the team supports CCL volunteers and chapters stay engaged in meaningful action. Build relationships with candi...

Our August meeting, hosted by CCL Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Flannery Winchester, will debrief CCL’s 2026 Summer Conference and Lobby Day. From the impact and impression we made on Capitol Hill, to the insights and inspiration we got during conference programming — this call will catch you up on it all!  Skip ahead to the following section(s):  (0:00) Intro and Road Map  (4:22...

Learn the core mindset and tools of Motivational Interviewing from long time CCL leader John Sabin, including how to use OARS and listen for change talk so others discover their own reasons to support climate solutions. This training is being held before CCL's annual lobby day by request to help support all our volunteer leaders preparing for their meetings with Congress become more fluent with Mo...

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler, Congressional Liaison Program Director Mindy Ahler, and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's Summer 2026 Primary and Secondary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on b...

Permitting reform has emerged as the biggest and most important clean energy and climate policy area in the current session of Congress. But what are 'permitting' and 'permitting reform,' why does CCL consider it such an important climate solution, and what is the data underpinning that conclusion? Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn the ans...

Passing federal climate legislation is extraordinarily difficult and understanding that reality helps us better appreciate the impact of effective advocacy. This training explores the complex ecosystem surrounding Congress: the legislative process, committee politics, bipartisan dynamics, competing lobbying interests, funding realities, and the many pathways organizations use to pursue climate sol...

Practice assessing where your Member of Congress stands on one of policies CCL supports and choose a realistic next-step ask that strengthens trust and steadily builds political will over time. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:53) Support Scale Background (7:28) Purpose of the Support Scale (14:16) Connection to BRIDGE Trainings 4 and 5   (16:49) Understanding E...

Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Summer 2026 Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Congressional Liaison Director for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for CCL's Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details....

Tyson Bertone-Riggs has a diverse background in forest policy and conservation work with both field experience and policy expertise. Along with Annie Schmidt, he served as the staff co-lead for the congressionally chartered Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Tyson’s past experience includes five years with the Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition as Executive Director and Polic...

Join CCL's Sr. Director of Field Operations Elli Sparks for a training that specifically addresses how to prepare yourself for a successful meeting with a member of Congress. You will learn about CCL's methodology, research tips, available tools, lobby meeting roles and parts, the value of practice, and the power of listening. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:29...

This training is an expansion of BRIDGE Training 5: The Advocacy Detective and examines how Generative AI can be used to move beyond surface-level searches to better understand your Member of Congress, district dynamics, committee priorities, and trusted messengers. It covers practical prompting techniques, how to spot and reduce hallucinations, and the importance of verifying outputs. It also bri...

This final session in our permitting reform training series brings everything together with a focus on effective communication. We’ll recap key concepts across the major topics and highlight tailored messages that resonate with different audiences—including Republican and Democratic offices. Participants will learn how to confidently apply these messages to advance durable permitting solutions.  S...

The Advocacy Detective is about becoming a more strategic, relational climate advocate by learning how to better understand the political world your Member of Congress operates within. Before we can effectively persuade, we first need to understand — their district, their pressures, their priorities, the language they use, and the communities they feel accountable to. In BRIDGE, we talk a lot abou...

This month, we're featuring Shane Londagin, Senior Policy Advisor for Energy and Climate for Sen. John Hickenlooper (CO), manages Senator Hickenlooper’s energy portfolio on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and supports the Senator’s leadership in bipartisan permitting reform negotiations, grid modernization efforts, and critical minerals policy.  (0:00) Intro and National Highligh...