A small number of municipalities are experimenting with more permanent climate assemblies – a new institutionalized element of their climate governance architecture. What lessons can we draw from these early initiatives? What are the pros and cons of establishing more permanent bodies? 

In this workshop by KNOCA, organized in collaboration with FIDE (Federation for Innovation in Democracy – Europe), we will hear from colleagues in Brussels, Milan and Paris about their different approaches to institutionalizing assemblies and the lessons they have learned to date. Led by Yves Dejaeghere, Executive Director of FIDE, we will consider the opportunities and challenges of creating new permanent assemblies.