Protecting and evolving democracy to mitigate and manage the climate crisis.

2024 Student Summit

Join us on April 19th from 1-3:30pm to learn about opportunities to make an impact.

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Facts That Guide Our Work:

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The climate crisis is causing catastrophic events while inadequate government responses weaken democracy.

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Democracy is ever-changing; and in its present form, it cannot address the climate crisis.

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Democracy and climate crisis are reciprocally related. We have a brief window to prepare for a hotter world.

Missed our 2023 annual gathering? See it here.

An Introduction to CDI

CDI Programs and Initiatives

RICE

RICE is CDI's Rural Initiative for Climate Engagement. We enhance democracy and catalyze civic engagement across diverse urban and rural communities by facilitating climate education and supporting local initiatives.

LGU Engagement

Land Grant Universities (LGUs) were founded on principles of democracy and are trusted resources for rural America. CDI is working to connect and amplify their innovative work on sustainability, community engagement, and democracy.

Centers on Democracy

In partnership with the Democracy and Culture Foundation (DCF) , we plan to build and operate two Global Centers on Democracy, one in Greece and one in the United States, that together foster a more inclusive, informed, and participatory democracy.

Engage Youth

Engage students and youth in democracy and climate, to work together on projects that help mitigate climate change and improve democracy

Recent Work

Colorado in a Hotter Time

Democracy in a Hotter Time

"Heatwaves of Change" Podcast

Democracy Unchained, Book

Listen to the Podcast.

Heatwaves of Change is a new podcast from the Climate Democracy Initiative, dedicated to amplifying the diverse voices and stories of individuals, communities, and experts who are involved with climate action and democratic engagement.


Produced by Portia Cook and Mia Daley

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