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Graham Smith

@Smith1966G

Professor of Politics working on democratic innovation and climate @CSDWestminster @KNOCA_EU @FDSD_org @Participedia

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Joined September 2013
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Excited to see my new book, "Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?", is now available from @politybooks. Thanks to @romankrznaric and Jane Mansbridge for the lovely endorsements politybooks.com/bookdetail/?…
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Claire Mellier@clmellier6 Sep 2023
Check out the report by @jasondchilvers @PDevinewright @P_Stephanides ukerc-observatory.ac.uk/publ… FYI @CAST_Centre @StuartBCapstick @Bankfieldbecky @RachelCoxcoon @JacobAinscough @pancho_lewis @PNBryant @rowanalexanderh @steviedubyu @Smith1966G Webinar: ukerc-observatory.ac.uk/even…
Mapping Public Engagement with Energy, Climate Change and Net Zero

Mapping Public Engagement with Energy, Climate Change and Net Zero

This Observatory briefing note presents the key findings of a mapping of public engagement with energy, climate...

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Claire Mellier@clmellier7 Sep 2023
Join @clarepatey, me and many others for the opening of the @empathymuseum in Brixton on 21/09. You'll literally step into someone else's shoes & hear their story. Fascinating project relevant to people working to address polarisation #delibdem #demoinno eventbrite.com/e/opening-cel…
Opening celebration for Empathy Museum's re-imagined high street

Opening celebration for Empathy Museum's re-imagined high street

An evening of music, food and drinks to celebrate Empathy Museum's new pop-up space with our collaborators and supporters.

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Le 22 juin prochain, #Bruxelles sera la capitale de la #démocratie. Retrouvez des expert•es de l'innovation démocratique à #Flagey lors d'une conférence @FIDEurope qui s'annonce passionnante.
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FIDE - Europe (@FIDEurope) profile pictureFIDE - Europe@FIDEurope31 May 2023
📢 EUROPE, FOR A CITIZENS-LED POLICY 📆 June 22, 13.00 Deliberative democracy is transforming governance, and European institutions are embracing its potential. Learn what it means for more effective policy making in your field! 👉 Discover more: buff.ly/3IQlnjz
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DelDemUCan@DelDemUCan4 Jun 2023
We're starting the week with good news 📢 Congratulations to our very own @Hans_Asenbaum & @LucyJParry - the new editors of @delibdemjournal with @Dr_SBussu & @hannah__werner 🥂 Thank you to former eds @NicoleCurato @Marina_Lindell @kistrand77 Andre Bachtiger & @Smith1966G 🌟
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🙌Can't wait to start this new adventure with these stellar co-editors Thank you @NicoleCurato @Marina_Lindell @Smith1966G and André Bächtiger for the fabulous work over the past years @INLOGOV @PSAdemocracy
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We are pleased to announce the new editors of the Journal of Deliberative Democracy. Congratulations to: @Hans_Asenbaum @Dr_SBussu @hannah__werner @LucyJParry And special thanks to @IAP2 @newdemocracyAUS @UniWestPress for supporting the journal.
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Replying to @KatyRubinTO @CSDWestminster @ukdemocracy_ @involveUK @unisouthampton @PeoplePowrd @joshalerner
I was one of the participants in the workshops and interviews that informed this very useful guide. But all the credit goes to @George_Bolton96 @involveUK @Smith1966G and the other organisations/participants. Looking forward to speaking at the event next week :)
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FIDE - Europe@FIDEurope14 Jun 2023
🔷 A citizens-led model for policy-making is on the rise On Thursday, June 22, join democracy experts, civil society and policymakers for a day of exploration. How can citizens drive better policy outcomes? Programme and registration▶️ buff.ly/3IQlnjz
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Thanks to everyone who attended the @KNOCA_eu workshop yesterday. The recording will be available soon for those who missed it. For now, we'd love your feedback on this draft briefing on systems change and CAs. Briefing: knoca.eu/app/uploads/2023/05… Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Claire Mellier (@clmellier) profile pictureClaire Mellier@clmellier22 May 2023
Still time to register to the @KNOCA_eu workshop on systems change and citizens' assemblies on Wed 23/05 15.30 CET. @StuartBCapstick and I will be presenting our draft @CAST_Centre briefing: knoca.eu/app/uploads/2023/05… Register here and join the conversation: knoca.eu/event/workshop-on-s…
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DelDemUCan@DelDemUCan24 May 2023
What is the Future of Representative Democracy? A seminar featuring Prof Mark Warren organised by our colleagues from @SFU_polisci @Edana_Beauvais. Available in-person and online. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/what-is-the…
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Join me @StuartBCapstick @messiah_naughty @arantxamendi to explore Systems change and citizens' assemblies on 23/05. How can deliberative processes help us navigate the systemic transformations required by the polycrisis? Hint: it's got something to do with #BeyondGrowth2023
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Josh Lerner@joshalerner16 May 2023
For everyone organizing a town hall meeting and calling it a citizens' assembly, see this grounding from @MEhsassi, on @PeoplePowrd research to practice talk.
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Join @knoca_eu for a discussion on climate assemblies on May 23rd: nitter.cf/KNOCA_eu/status/165839…
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Kelly McBride@kelly_mcb28 Apr 2023
Brilliant day at the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. I presented a session on framing the question, learnt more about recruitment, and joined an excellent workshop on children & young people. Good to have space to reflect on practice. Day 2 is go!
FIDE - Europe (@FIDEurope) profile pictureFIDE - Europe@FIDEurope27 Apr 2023
👀Do you see it? ⚡️It's the thrilling energy shared in the deliberation room Today we felt the enthusiasm of a room full of practitioners keen on making an impact! Day 1✅ #ClimateAssemblies23
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According to Graham Smith, Chair of #KNOCA, #citizenparticipation is absolutely vital if we are going to have a fair and #justTransition that really responds to the diversity of interests within society. Watch our interview: bit.ly/42TZGXD #climateassembly
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The happy person below has been awarded a Chair 🔥🥰 My new title "Professor of Politics, International Relations, and Critical Interdisciplinary Studies". 1st woman of colour Chair/Full Professor in Politics & International Relations at CSD, Westminster 💃🏾
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FIDE - Europe@FIDEurope2 May 2023
Recordings will be available soon on our YouTube channel ▶ buff.ly/44iUQ7I We are very grateful to our co-organisers at @KNOCA_eu for their essential contributions. Thank you to @ComuneMI and @FondFeltrinelli for their hospitality and support!
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FIDE - Europe@FIDEurope2 May 2023
Spring has come, and our School on Climate Citizens' Assemblies has flourished🌻 Two days of interactive sessions and insightful presentations have shown the need and demand for this governance model. 🌱The seeds have been planted, let it all grow!
Spring School on Climate Citizens' Assemblies 2023

ALT Spring School on Climate Citizens' Assemblies 2023

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Ok, I look even crazier than usual in this clip! Hoy ho :-)
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Can citizen participation be brought to an European Level to improve a #GreenTransition? Graham Smith, chair of @KNOCA_eu:
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Can participatory democracy on environmental issues help improve intergenerational dialogue? @PNBryant – direttore di @sharedfuturecic: – at Milano, Lombardia
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Can citizen participation be brought to a European Level to improve a Green Transition? Yves Dejaeghere, executive director @FIDEurope: – at Milan, Lombardy
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