What’s Lobbying? → Political lobbying → Grassroots → Grasstops → Learn to lobby!
Talking to other Aussie citizens about climate policy
Grassroots lobbying looks like…
Tabling: Setting up a simple table at a market or fair and having a friendly chat with people
Clip-boarding: Printing out some simple information to gather ideas and opinions from a local community
Speaking and education: Volunteer lectures or speaking appearances at education institutions
Community events: Gathering speakers and getting together to learn about policy
Plus anything else! As long as it’s consistent with CCL values, you’re good to go!
Grassroots action:
Organise 👋
Get together with a small group of friends and other CCL members
Figure out a simple, easy activity you can do together
Don’t overthink it, the best way to learn is to have a try!
Support 😊
Share ideas and get support on Slack from folks in your state
Feel free to ask non-CCL friends to support you.
Have fun! 😁
Have a go, even if it’s not perfect you’ll learn a lot
Share your learnings with your group and the wider CCL community 😊
The three kinds of lobbying
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Political
Meeting your political representatives to talk about climate change in a caring, non-partisan way that’s all about listening.
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Grassroots
This is all about citizens talking to citizens, whether it’s setting up a table at a local farmers’ market, or an event with a local politician.
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Grasstops
Making friends with community leaders, including executives, religious and cultural leaders and our elders.