The Climate Frontline is a monthly newsletter brought to you by the Government Energy and Climate Campus.

In this month's edition...

• Don't miss: Ask-Me-Anything with Peter Binfield-Smith
• Vote now: How financially willing are citizens to fight climate change?
• Climate and health: One man's attempt at suing Austria

The latest insights from Apolitical members

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What happened after councils declared climate emergencies?

Five years after pledging ambitious targets, many local councils are struggling to keep their promises.

Global Elections as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development

Are people losing faith in representative democracy when it comes to climate action?

Don't miss: Ask-Me-Anything with Peter Binfield-Smith

Got any burning climate questions? This week we’re excited to be hosting Peter Binfield-Smith, Civil Service Climate & Environment Network Co-chair, in an exclusive debrief following the latest CSCEN Conference in London. Taking place in the Net Zero Community, Peter will be responding to all your questions, climate-related or specifically about the work of the UK CSCEN. 

You're invited: Climate Literacy 101 | Live Event

Tue 15 April, 3-4pm BST / 10-11am EDT

Are you keen to build a foundation of climate knowledge? Join us as we welcome a panel of experts in climate science and policy to explore practical solutions to cut through the jargon and integrate climate literacy into your work. 

Vote now: What proportion of the global population is willing to contribute 1% of their household income to fight climate change?

[Free course] Introduction to COP: Understanding Climate Negotiations

Want to feel better prepared for COP30? COPs are crucial in coordinating ambitious climate action at the global level, but many don't experience what happens behind the headlines. This course gives public servants a solid understanding of the aim of COPs, the planning processes and how to identify spaces for action — and influence. 

In case you missed it

[Recap] Civil Service Climate & Environment Network Conference

Hosted by the CSCEN, this year's event focused on pioneering green innovation. Read what civil servants took away from the day, or add your thoughts if you went!

[Quick read] First Letter from the President of COP30

André Corrêa do Lago shares his vision for the upcoming COP in Brazil this year. He speaks of "mutirão," a concept inherited from Brazilian native Indigenous people, referring to a community coming together to work on a shared task. 

[Community] Climate and AI: What are you most curious about?

What would you ask an expert? Let us know what you're most interested in learning about when it comes to accelerating climate action through AI and digital tools. 

And finally...

Are greenhouse gas emissions a violation of human rights? Austrian citizen Max Müllner makes the personal case for this in a landmark legal battle against the state, arguing that his country has failed to protect him from the adverse impacts of climate change, worsening his health. 

This is not the first case of its kind in the European Court of Human Rights, coming not long after a similar case in Switzerland. It opens up an interesting climate justice debate regarding the role of governments in protecting the health of its citizens. Where does the responsibility lie?

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