Foundations of Celebration: CCL’s Progress in Congress

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 solutions.

Join CCL Policy Fellow and long-time leader Dr. Danny Richter for a behind-the-scenes look at how legislation actually moves (or doesn’t move) through Congress, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the persistence, relationship-building, and strategic timing required to create meaningful change. We’ll also examine where Citizens’ Climate Lobby fits within the broader climate movement and why CCL’s bipartisan, Congress-focused approach often succeeds despite operating with far fewer resources than many national organizations.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

• (0:00) Intro & Agenda
• (3:29) By The Numbers
• (12:00) Time and Process
• (26:45) Other Lobbyists
• (34:00) The Ecosystem
• (44:16) Closing

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/foundations-of-celebration 
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