Show Notes
We need to use the tools we have – we all have a role to play – social cohesion critical for climate policy - reducing income inequality a key to social cohesion – deliberative democracy is an important strategy – important to get energy transition right – need to integrate transport and housing – need to free policy from electoral cycles – insurance and risk – optimism and hope
https://www.helenclark.foundation/social-cohesion https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/publications/deliberative-processes-citizens-juries-and-citizens-assemblies -
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