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The Strategic Advocate: Building Bridges for Climate Progress

Part Two of BRIDGE, the Strategic Advocate, is about turning that values-first philosophy into a precise, collaborative plan. By the end of this unit, you will be equipped to build trusted, long-term relationships with congressional offices and foster steady, measurable progress.

~1-2 hours total
3 trainings
Intermediate level
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Training 1 · Recommended: Complete Unit 1 first

CCL’s Theory of Change: The Three Conditions for Congressional Action

Learn how climate progress becomes possible when your Member of Congress experiences Undeniable Support, Strong Conviction, and Political Safety—and how your chapter’s actions intentionally build those conditions.


~20 min read 5 questions
 
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Training 2 · Recommended: Complete Training 1 first

The Advocacy Detective: Build Your Common Ground Blueprint

Use practical research tools to understand your Member of Congress’s district realities, incentives, influencers, and language—so your outreach is specific, respectful, and strategically targeted.


~25 min read 5 questions
 
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Training 3 · Recommended: Complete Training 2 first

The Support Scale: Defining the Next Step

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.


~20 min read 5 questions