 The Spring School on Climate Citizens' Assemblies, taking place June 4–6, 2025, in Warsaw, offers a hands-on, three-day training for those passionate about participatory democracy and climate action. Organized by FIDE-Europe with Polish partners and supported by the City of Warsaw, the program covers every stage of designing and running a citizens' assembly—from recruitment and facilitation to governance and follow-up. A special "Deep Dive" day will spotlight inclusive strategies for engaging children and youth in climate deliberations. With expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and a dynamic international faculty, this is a unique opportunity to build skills that translate directly to real-world impact. Read more in the blog post below. The Federation for Innovation in Democracy - Europe (FIDE), in collaboration with the Shipyard Foundation, Field of Dialogue Foundation, and the City of Warsaw, is hosting a specialized Spring School on Climate Citizens' Assemblies from June 4-6, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland. This three-day intensive training offers a unique opportunity for practitioners, government officials, and civil society leaders to gain practical skills in designing and implementing citizens' assemblies focused on climate issues. A Timely Learning OpportunityPoland has emerged as one of the most active countries in Central and Eastern Europe for organizing citizens' assemblies, particularly as a response to democratic challenges in recent years. This Spring School taps into the wealth of experience developed by Polish civil society organizations, some active for over a decade in fostering participatory democracy. Comprehensive ProgramThe program follows a carefully structured format designed to maximize learning through both theoretical understanding and practical application: Day 1 (Wednesday, June 4)
Expert FacultyThe school features an impressive lineup of deliberative democracy practitioners and researchers, including:
The Deep Dive day will be led by Katie Reid and Lianne Minasian from the Child Rights International Network (CRIN), focusing on rights-based approaches to youth involvement in climate deliberations. Distinctive Learning Approach All sessions employ a deliberative format, beginning with expert presentations followed by reflection time, Q&A, and table work where participants apply concepts to their local contexts. This hands-on approach ensures participants can immediately implement their learning in real-world settings. Registration Information
The venue for all sessions is the Widok Towers in central Warsaw. Registration closes on May 28, 2025.
For more information or to register, visit fide.eu/spring-school-2025. As a community committed to advancing dialogue and deliberation practices, NCDD members may find this training particularly valuable for enhancing their climate deliberation toolkits.
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