Here’s a v quick overview - it’s basically about separating out a democratic decision into phases - so you can then figure out HOW to invite WHOM to participate in each
The idea is to make the most of all the different tools and approaches
Let’s take those one by one
INPUT is really filling the funnel with ideas from everywhere
Making sure everyone who has a stake in a decision can express their view
Not every view will be incorporated - but they can all be heard
Around the time I finished writing the first edition of CITIZENS, @reenwilson and I were presented with an opportunity by @HelenMeech, a friend and former @NewCitProj colleague now working for @Natures_Voice...
Sir David Attenborough was in the process of filming what might well be his final ever documentary series, Wild Isles...
Even in the hectic media landscape of today, an Attenborough series always creates a cultural moment.
The big UK nature NGOs are coming together to crowdsource a “People’s Plan For Nature” - starting by gathering stories and ideas from all over the country and then using a randomly selected citizens’ assembly to digest all that, hear from experts, and produce recommendations
These recs will cover not just “asks” of national government, but of councils and business too - and also crucially what community groups can just get on and do