PEOPLES’ SUMMIT ON

CLIMATE, RIGHTS AND

HUMAN SURVIVAL
18-19 September 2019

RESULTS FROM PARTICIPANTS’

EVALUATION SURVEY

© Tracie Williams / Greenpeace

SURVEY
The conveners of the Peoples’ Summit on Climate, Rights and Human
Survival have collected feedback on several key elements regarding the
event. This feedback have been used for reporting purposes and to ensure
effective next steps. This data was collected in an anonymous way.

In total, 50 people responded

41- English questionnaires completed
7- Spanish questionnaires completed
2- French questionnaires completed

For open ended questions, major themes were extracted from responses
and then ranked in order of frequency. Some individuals listed various
themes in their response and all were accounted for.

For questions where participants were asked to rank from 1-7, data was
aggregated and averages were calculated + listed.
OVERALL VALUE
What was the most valuable benefit of the Peoples’ Summit for you?
Main themes Individual Responses
Networking 24
Diversity and Intersectionality 12
Joint thinking 8
Expanding knowledge of global issues 7
Connection of climate change and human rights 4
Learn from folks on the frontlines 3
Declaration 2
Themes listed once: Adaptability of organizers; Breakout sessions

What was the least valuable benefit of the Peoples’ Summit for you?

Main themes Individual Responses

Nothing 9
Lack of time 9
Facilitator 4
Breakout groups 4
Duration/#of Speeches 3
Plenary sessions 3
Panel discussions (too many) 2
Disorganized 2
Approach for joint action 2
Formatting of world cafe style 2

Themes listed once: Overexplanation of approach; Business as usual; Distance of

hotel; Language difficulties; Lack of representativeness and horizontality; No
continuity in group discussions; Individuals dominating the narrative; Issue with
specific session; Not enough outside/nature time; Need for more questions on
intersectionality; No clear action plan; Not enough group discussions; Over
explanation of approach; Poor links to media and UN summit; Regional breakout
groups; Restrictions on freedoms; Space
OVERALL VALUE
What is the key point to remember from the Peoples’ Summit?

Main themes Individual

Responses
Working across sectors,regions, and generations needed to 16
address climate emergency
Need/hope for solidarity 8
Human rights + Climate Change 8
Identities shape vulnerability to climate change 4
Urgency 3
Declaration 3
Energy/strong movement 3
Networking 2
Need for anti-colonial lens 2
Need to eliminate fossil fuels 2

Themes listed once: Workshops; Presentations; Collective brainstorming; Need for

follow-up; Climate justice; Learning about the Pacific island nations; Youth; Role of
indigenous peoples' on the frontlines

PEOPLES’ SUMMIT’S OBJECTIVES

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is totally disagree and 7 is totally agree, what
is your assessment about the following statements about the Peoples’
Summit:

Statements Average
Response
The Summit contributed to bringing together the human rights 5.7
community in new ways to engage on climate justice.
The Declaration helped to establish a common vision on human rights 5.5
and climate change among participants.
The summit provided a clear message to participants about the
urgent need for collaboration on climate change to protect human 5.9
rights.
The summit increased pressure on States to enhance climate 3.8
ambition and hold polluters accountable.
OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPANTS
On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is totally disagree and 7 is totally agree, what
is your assessment about the following statements about the Peoples’
Summit:

Statements Average
Response
The summit provided me with a deeper understanding of the 5.1
intersections between the climate crisis and human rights.
The discussions at the summit were relevant to my existing or future 5.9
work. .
I feel more connected with others committed to take action on climate 5.6
justice..
New ideas emerged at the event that could lead to more impactful 5.0
actions.
I developed new commitments for actions that I or my organization will 5.3
carry forward.

CONTENT
On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is totally disagree and 7 is totally agree, what
is your assessment about the following statements about the Peoples’
Summit:

Statements Average
Response
The final version of the Declaration met my expectations. 5.4
Facilitators at the plenary sessions were effective. 5.0
Facilitators were easy to relate to and aware of the issues faced on 5.0
the ground.
The key-note addresses at the opening and closing plenaries were 5.8
to my satisfaction.
The thematic and regional world cafe sessions prompted 5.6
conversations among participants.
Conversations at the parallel workshops I attended were useful. 5.6
The overall set-up of the summit was very similar to other events 4.6
that I have attended
The time allocated to breakout sessions was too short to fully 5.4
develop concrete, next steps.
 COMMUNITY
On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is totally disagree and 7 is totally agree, what
is your assessment about the following statements about the Peoples’
Summit:

Statements Average
Response
I made meaningful new connections at the Summit. 5.7
I had a chance to talk to everyone I wanted to. 4.4
I felt like the summit was an inclusive space where I could freely 5.7
express myself and exchange with others.
I obtained new information or insights from people that I do not 5.7
normally have a chance to interact with.

NEXT STEPS
Do you plan to develop, or have you already commenced developing a
collaboration/partnership at the Summit?

100

90

80

70

60 60%
Percentage

50

40
36%
30

20

10
4%
0
Yes Maybe No
NEXT STEPS
Which strand of work discussed during the summit are you planning to
move forward as a result of the event?

Statements Individual
Responses
Climate action connected to other sectors (Peace, Media, 10
HR)
Strengthening climate litigation 9
Urgent action for frontline communities (IPLCs/envir 9
defenders)
Civic engagement/public awareness 6
Documentation of HR violations 3
Corporate accountability 3
Networking 3
Not sure 2
Just transition 2
Engagement/ Persuasion at government level 2
Gender lens 2
Advocacy 2
Spreading of declaration 2
Themes listed once: Dismantling Settler-colonialism; Governance; Regional level
collaboration; Climate finance; Youth engagement; Protests against fossil fuel
companies; NDCs; Storytelling; Disability rights + climate justice; IPLC lens
NEXT STEPS
What would facilitate the implementation of any action derived from
these conversations for your organisation or group? Where can co-
organizers have most impact?

Statements Individual Responses

Funding 13
Periodic follow up 7
Send participants overview of issues covered at summit 5
Not sure 4
Access to info on participants 4
Platform for info sharing 4
Meaningful partnerships 4
Additional workshops with narrow focus 2
Capacity (to take the lead) 2
Democratic and diverse decision making and leadership 2
Media and raising awareness activities 2
Themes listed once: Working across sectors; Knowing what is the capacity of the
organizing committee to support emerging partnerships; Sharing action plans with
key/lead contact details for voluntary engagement; Support at local and national
level; Focus on Africa; Capacity building for youth, Indigenous Peoples and
women; Technical support; Support for LGBTQ populations; Make connection to
organizations with experience in climate litigation; Support for disability rights
NEXT STEPS
What other initiatives would you like to develop but did not have time
to discuss at the summit?

Statements Individual
Responses
None/not sure 10
Strategies for effective collaboration/exchanged learning/site 6
visits
New litigation proceedings/ climate litigation (global scale) 3
Finance transition 3
Plan to put pressure on states and corporations 3
Funding/access to climate finance 3
Human rights + climate change (cross-sectoral approach, 2
campaigning)
Themes listed once: Urgent action responses; Just transitions; Shifting from fossil
fuels; Creation of a post summit networking group; Exchanging on impact at the
community level; Gender + Climate change; Systems-based approach to build a
global movement; Role of faith-based groups; Public participation in climate
decision making; Documenting traditional knowledge; Climate reparations; More
concrete transnational joint campaigns; Greater coordination with UN processes;
Recognition of role of LGBTQI community; Relations in the Global South; NDCs
NEXT STEPS
The Summit organizers aim to ensure that groups working at the
frontlines have the space to take on leadership roles and guide the
direction of national, regional, and thematic collaborations emerging
from the Summit. How should we achieve this aim? (37 respondents)
Statements Individual
Responses
Ask/close listening/follow their lead 6
Include them in planning, implementation, decision making and 6
facilitation
Host convening with front-line leaders 4
Funding for frontline community strategy and planning 4
Identify and work with focal points at regional/ national level 3
Visible solidarity initiatives between international groups and 2
frontline actors.
Include more voices from developing countries 2
Support local leaders to attend national, regional and global 2
events
Capacity building 2
Form a virtual community of practice 2
Themes listed once: Avoid tokenism; Provide financial and technical support for
new initiatives; Put in place a system for exchanging successful experiences from
the field; Engage front-line leaders in complete process in paid capacity
How can the follow-up processes be structured to support/complement
rather than duplicate existing networks and coalitions? (32
respondents)
Statements Individual
Responses
Map out areas of synergies and complementary roles. 6
Support already existing initiatives 6
Arrange smaller thematic, regional and sub-regional operational 5
workshops
Be directed by Frontline leadership; address systemic 4
inequalities
Need a deeper discussion 3
Give the tools for follow-up 3
Identify country focal points to lead implementation and report 2
on a quarterly basis.
Themes listed once: Be more active on social media; Trust the process; Proceed
with caution; Build a network of networks so that there is cohesion and direction on
big push moments
NEXT STEPS
Are you planning to use the declaration moving forward? If so, please
elaborate how you will do so. (38 respondents)

Statements Individual
Responses
Use for advocacy/capacity building efforts 12
Use to influence policy 9
Disseminate with others 9
Not sure 2
No/ N/A 2
Will adapt based on national context/translate into local 2
languages
Themes listed once: Reference in "our own" declarations/policy statements;
Share on community radio
What kind of post-summit activity would you like to see and in what
time frame?

Statements Individual
Responses
Follow-up on commitments made 7
Regional/sub regional discussions 5
More presence on social media/online campaign 5
Post summit follow up webinars 4
Regional summit 4
Engage in international policy fora 4
Find a way to ensure that communities that are already faced with 3
seemingly insurmountable obstacles are seen, heard, and resourced
Building off of relationships formed at summit 2
Clear collaboration and coordination strategy 2
Not sure 2
Share an overview of what was discussed passed out to all
participants and include a calendar of upcoming events for 2
coordinating actions, activities and exchanges
Accessible funds 2
Themes listed once: Organizations with more funding and capacity recognize
privilege and assume their responsibility in the process; Similar summit but with
focus on peace; Strengthening regional partnerships under the guidance of the
Summit's leadership; Press conference in 1 week time; Periodic newsletter every 3
months; Capacity-building workshop on human rights and nature; Meeting focused
on campaign co-creation; Joint campaigning; Mapping exercise to identify NGOs
and networks in the field of climate justice to identify gaps and opportunities; Portal
for orgs to exchange; Activity to develop tools of analysis
 NEXT STEPS
Would you like to be part of an online community for summit
participants to share initiatives and keep in touch?

No 8%

Yes 92%

Should such a community include interested people from

organizations who signed the Declaration but who were not present at
the Summit?

No 4%

Yes 96%
NEXT STEPS
If such an online community is set up, which outlet would you prefer
amongst email listserv, Facebok Group, and Twitter.

50

45

40

35
# of Participants

30

25

20

15

10

0
Listserv Facebook Group Twitter

LOGISTICS
On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is totally disagree and 7 is totally agree,
what is your assessment about the following statements about the
logistics of the summit:

Statements Average
Response
The support services to book flights and secure visa 6.2
appointments met my expectations.
Hotel accommodations provided by the organizers were 6.5
comfortable, quiet and clean.
The venue generally met my needs (accessibility, services, 5.8
comfort).
The interpretation services were useful and accessible. 6.2
The food provided was sufficient and adequate. 4.8
I had difficulty navigating the venue space. 3.4