Citizens' Assembly urges UK Government to harness trade policy as a tool to combat climate crisis 2 December 2024
London, UK - As the world reflects on the outcomes of COP29 and the urgent need for accelerated climate action, the world’s first-ever Citizens’ Assembly on Trade and Climate has issued a compelling call for the UK government to lead by example, using trade policy as a tool to combat the climate crisis. Convened by the Trade Justice Movement, Queen Mary University of London, and MutualGain, the Assembly marks a groundbreaking moment in public engagement on climate and trade policy.
Watch Now: Citizens' Assembly on Trade and Climate - A Powerful insight into the public’s understanding on trade and climate 2 December 2024
We're excited to share the latest video from the Citizens' Assembly on Trade and Climate, where everyday citizens from across the UK came together to discuss critical issues that shape our future. This video dives into how trade policies intersect with climate action and what the UK can do to lead on both fronts.
Citizens' Assembly on Trade and Climate Policy Brief: Assembly Findings and Recommendations 2 December 2024
In June 2024, the world’s first Citizens' Assembly on Trade and Climate brought together a diverse group of UK citizens to explore how the UK Government should align its trade policies with climate action. Convened by the Trade Justice Movement, Queen Mary University of London, and MutualGain, this Assembly set out to address two crucial questions: How can trade policies respond effectively to climate change? And what should be the role of the UK public in shaping these policies?
Queen Mary University of London Partners with Trade Justice Movement to Launch Trade and Climate Assembly 27 June 2024
Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the Trade Justice Movement, has launched the world’s first Citizens’ Assembly covering trade and climate change.