4.2 Navigating power dynamics and influencing national laws

In the last section, we thought about what national rules need to be changed to support carbon justice. Many of the Grassroots Justice Network members have found that thinking about how to change those rules is just as complex as considering what rules to change. 

Start by reading this excerpt from the National Carbon Toolkit to see a list of the different actors who have been influencing national legislation.

Watch the video below to hear from frontline advocates in India and Zambia about how they have been approaching the power dynamics of influencing national legislation. 

Discussion board

What is the biggest challenge you face navigating national power dynamics in your country? Please share your comment below