Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Passing federal climate legislation is extraordinarily difficult and understanding that reality helps us better appreciate the impact of effective advocacy. This training explores the complex ecosystem surrounding Congress: the legislative process, committee politics, bipartisan dynamics, competing lobbying interests, funding realities, and the many pathways organizations use to pursue climate solutions.
Join CCL Policy Fellow and long-time leader Dr. Danny Richter for a behind-the-scenes look at how legislation actually moves (or doesn’t move) through Congress, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the persistence, relationship-building, and strategic timing required to create meaningful change. We’ll also examine where Citizens’ Climate Lobby fits within the broader climate movement and why CCL’s bipartisan, Congress-focused approach often succeeds despite operating with far fewer resources than many national organizations.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:29) By The Numbers
(12:00) Time and Process
(26:45) Other Lobbyists
(34:00) The Ecosystem
(44:16) Closing
Presentation Slides: cclusa.org/foundations-of-celebration
Log Your Training: community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000Hnh3YAC
Passing federal climate legislation is extraordinarily difficult and understanding that reality helps us better appreciate the impact of effective advocacy. This training explores the complex ecosystem surrounding Congress: the legislative process, committee politics, bipartisan dynamics, competing lobbying interests, funding realities, and the many pathways organizations use to pursue climate solutions.
Join CCL Policy Fellow and long-time leader Dr. Danny Richter for a behind-the-scenes look at how legislation actually moves (or doesn’t move) through Congress, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the persistence, relationship-building, and strategic timing required to create meaningful change. We’ll also examine where Citizens’ Climate Lobby fits within the broader climate movement and why CCL’s bipartisan, Congress-focused approach often succeeds despite operating with far fewer resources than many national organizations.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:29) By The Numbers
(12:00) Time and Process
(26:45) Other Lobbyists
(34:00) The Ecosystem
(44:16) Closing
Presentation Slides: cclusa.org/foundations-of-celebration
Log Your Training: community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000Hnh3YAC
