Today’s guest host Beth St. Denis interviews Maggie Hope Braun, founder of KICLEI Canada, a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to empowering Canadian communities by reclaiming local decision-making authority from global programs such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI’s “Partners for Climate Protection” (PCP).KICLEI Canada operates entirely on support from private citizens, without any government, corporate, or political funding. This independence allows the organization to speak openly, serve local communities effectively, and hold institutions accountable.The organization’s mission is to champion local sovereignty, challenging one-size-fits-all global mandates. KICLEI Canada promotes responsible resource management, transparency, democratic accountability, and a deep respect for freedom and local dignity.In this episode, Beth and Maggie discuss how KICLEI Canada began, the successes and challenges faced along the way, and the new initiatives currently being developed.Learn more about the topics discussed:KICLEI Canada: www.kiclei.caGather 2030 – Maggie Hope Braun’s Substack: https://substack.com/@maggiehopebraunWatch Maggie’s full interview on The Truth Trumpet podcast (2024):https://rumble.com/v4lud9k-kicking-the-u.n.-iclei-out-of-local-government-featuring-maggie-hope-braun.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_aICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: www.iclei.orgPartners For Climate Protection (PCP):  https://www.pcp-ppc.ca/Federation of Canadian Municipalities: www.fcm.caFCM Net Zero Transformation Program: greenmunicipalfund.ca/net-zero-transformation

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