# CCL Training: Foundations of Celebration for CCL’s Progress in Congress

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Podcast: [Citizens' Climate Lobby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citizens-climate-lobby-46507)
Published: 2026-07-10T03:09:41+00:00
Episode link: https://ccl.podbean.com/e/ccl-training-foundations-of-celebration-for-ccl-s-progress-in-congress/
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## Resource

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: https://cclusa.org/foundations-of-celebration Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000Hnh3YAC

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