READ MORE:* 40000 protest at Parliament for climate change strike action* Climate strike: Protest is in Kiwis DNA* Climate strike: Why they marchedKEVIN STENT/STUFF In Wellington 40,000 people demanding climate action took to the streets on Friday. The citizens assembly proposal is modelled on the Irish Citizens Assembly, which was successful in promoting public understanding and discussion on abortion law, in advance of a recent referendum there. The Irish Citizens Assembly also briefly investigated climate change issues. ROSA WOODS/STUFF The plan for a Citizens Assembly has the backing of James Renwick, professor and head of School School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences. "Even five years ago, you'd be a bit of a weirdo to bring up a conversation about climate change."

Source: Stuff October 02, 2019 19:52 UTC