Ontmoet onze ambassadeurs

We have not only a political but also a moral obligation to implement environmentally friendly policies. The challenge of climate change is not just a problem we have to deal with but at the same time an opportunity for sustainable, green growth.The Region of Thessaly is leading in this effort and is a region with a deep green environmental footprint. 

As a climate justice expert, educator and activist, I am eager to take on the role of Ambassador for the European Climate Pact. With over a decade of expertise in climate justice, I plan to engage with the Pact Community by actively participating in online groups and by sharing the Pact's vital messages and campaigns through various communication channels, including social media, also promoting opportunities for others to become Pact Ambassadors. I will leverage my expertise by writing articles, giving presentations, and creating knowledge materials to facilitate workshops in universities and schools, thereby empowering the younger generation to take meaningful climate action. Moreover, as an activist at heart, I am committed to organising and participating in events that have visible connections with the Climate Pact, ensuring that their actions align closely with the objectives of the Pact, and inspire others to join the climate action movement. 

My motto is "Think Green, Act Local". In the past years, I devoted myself to raising awareness about the environment and creating change at the grassroots level of my community. As an Ambassador, my mission is to stick to my values and keep being focused on spreading the message that we need to change now by adopting new habits, To achieve this, my main area of focus will be the planning and promotion of local activities about climate change in a combination with school visits.

In my pursuit as an alpinist, to climb the highest summit of each of the 7 continents, I traveled to the most remote places on Earth, witnessed the degradation of our planet’s natural environment and decided to act.

In 2020, I founded the organization “AWomanCanBe.org” focusing on women empowerment & collaboration for nature & environmental sustainability. Women For Nature and Women For Climate are not only our mottos but also our main initiatives.

However, I also use my professional experience as a communications and sustainability consultant to help promote climate action. Therefore, as EU Climate Pact Ambassador my contribution is in the field of raising public awareness about the environmental changes that occur, through the organization of events & inspiring projects that educate and motivate communities on climate crisis issues and the need for adaptation and resilience.

This year as a climate ambassador I plan to organise or co-organise events focused on green energy and climate change. I will  try to make an impact by spreading the word about the benefits of green energy, effective urban planning and how every one of us can make a difference, both individually or as small groups for a big cause, namely our common planet.

As a Pact Ambassador, I am dedicated to advancing climate action with a strong emphasis on education and inclusivity. With a background in sustainability and agriculture, I am focusing on my mission to raise awareness and cultivate a collective commitment to climate action among diverse audiences, particularly in educational institutions. My initiatives encompass developing educational resources, delivering impactful presentations, and organising empowering workshops, with a specific focus on inspiring youth, empowering girls, and engaging citizens in countering climate misinformation, ultimately encouraging climate-neutral practices. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my roles as a sustainability researcher and citizen scientist, utilising social media and conference platforms to drive practical solutions for a sustainable future. Together, our collective efforts can truly make a significant impact in the battle against climate change.

Η αποστολη μου σαν πρεσβης για το συμφωνο για το κλιμα θα ειναι πολυσυνθετη. Θα αφορα την εκπαιδευση στην περιβαλλοντικη πολιτικη σε ακαδημαικο επιπεδοστο χωρο της εργασιας αλλα και στους Δημους και της περιφερειες. Εδω αξιζει να σημειωσω οτι ξεκινησα απο 2107 δραστηριοτητες για την κλιμματικη αλλαγη και εχω υποβαλλει 12 μελετες οπου τιμηθηκα(απο τους προισταμενους μου  για αυτες). Επισης συμμετειχα και συνεδρια (μεσω τηλεδιασκεψης) του ΜΙΤ. Υπαρχουνε και αλλα πολλα που ειναι σε εξελιξη.

Translation:
My mission as an ambassador for the climate agreement will be complex. It will involve training in environmental policy at the academic level in the workplace and in cities and regions. Here it is worth noting that I started from 2107 activities on climate change and have submitted 12 studies where I have been honoured (by my superiors). I have also participated in conferences (via teleconference) of MIT. There are many more in development.

I am a Mechanical and Aeronautics Engineer, holding a MSc in Energy Production Management and a MA in Environment and Sustainable development. Nowadays, I continue my research as a PhD candidate in the field of Impact of Climate Change on Water Supply Networks at National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. I am responsible for the Unit of Water Resources at Laboratory of Climatology and Atmospheric Environment.

My main field of current research is the hydraulic modelling of Water Distribution Network for Water Leakage mitigation, effects on Water Safety Plans and Climate Crisis.

I am working closely with Greek municipalities to organise Climate Neutrality Plans and take part in EU Mission Cities "100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030"

Finally, I am involved in volunteering through Hellenic Red Cross as a Samaritan, having dealt with the biggest disasters of Attica as a Head Chief of the Branch of Athens.

From the ECSC to the EU, as we know it today, the problems of climate protection, energy and equitable development have been of foremost concern. We all know from our previous experiences that the great problems on the European continent have been solved only through cooperation and strong alliances. My mission as Ambassador is to raise awareness and sensitivity over climate change and sustainability issues, as well as energy topics such as energy poverty and security and fair green transition.

Climate change mitigation and adaptation, at the policy level and as regards new technologies and sustainable finance, lie at the core of the work I am engaged. I work with a variety of stakeholders forging synergies and mainstreaming the Green Deal, ESG/Sustainable Finance and the UN Agenda 2030 values. Showcasing the climate activities I organise and participate in through the European Climate Pact will create more impact and promote these concepts and values to larger audiences across geographies and different fields.

I am a Greek-American from San Francisco with a background in international affairs, human rights, and social impact. Since receiving my M.A. in International Public Management from SciencesPo Paris School of International Affairs, I have worked for UNDP, UNICEF, and a social impact consulting firm. I have been a part of non-profits in the U.S., Greece, and France, focusing on a variety of issues, but all towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I have a B.A. in Political Science from Barnard College of Columbia University. As Ecogenia’s development manager, I am inspired by our mission and vision, and am humbled to be a part of a team of incredible people committed to building a better future for Greece.

As an Ambassador, I plan to engage my community and inspire action through social media updates, knowledge dissemination, and practical activities. 

I woluld like to inform my students and students of other schools of my region all about climate change. I will also organize projects about environmental issues in my class.

Nurse, MSc in Public Health. Member of Scientific Unions and Associations. Member of the European Commission's Noise Expert Group and member of the BD of UECNA (Pan-European Citizens' Organization against Aircraft Nuisances).Councilor of the Municipal Community of the Municipality of Spata-Artemis. At level of Local Authorities, we must raise awareness of the environment and sustainable development. Public Administration must turn to green development in order to save resources energy and money.

I am the co-founder of Physisorg, a green start-up that is working on creating resilient businesses through sustainable education and environmental actions.

I am glad to be a Pact Ambassador and I commit to focus on the following activities:
- Spreading knowledge about climate change and its impacts through social media and workshops
- Participating and promoting eco-restoration and environmental actions
- Supporting and promoting sustainable SMEs. Our ultimate goal is to create a sustainable SME Hub
- Working together, because as such we can create a more sustainable future for all. In Physisorg we will keep encouraging action through partnerships.

Finally, Physisorg values personal leadership in climate action, and I will do the same as a Pact Ambassador. We build Resilience for a Sustainable Future together! #Physisorg #ResilienceforASustainableFuture

Raising awareness of the climate crisis and working with youth is my life's purpose. I use the term crisis because climate change only began in 1863. Since then it has become a climate crisis and today a climate catastrophe.

As an environmental science student, I have a solid foundation in sustainability concepts and terms.

Through interactive activities such as the Theatre of the Oppressed, flashmobs, seed bomb workshops, recycling maze quizzes, group recycling workshops it is possible to highlight the basic concepts of climate change, the upcoming concept of the climate migrant that we are slowly experiencing, and how with small changes in our routines we can contribute to sustainability. Finally, in collaboration with institutes and forums we will undertake a policy exercise with the ministry of education around integrating climate sustainability into the education education system given it is a key pillar for the development of  next generations.

As a scientific consultant in Cave Geology and Paleoclimate at the Cave of Lakes (Achaea, Greece) and its newly-established “Environmental Center”, I will raise awareness regarding the current climate change based on the 'speleothems' book. Speleothems, the crystalline formations everyone admires in caves - among them the well-known stalactites and stalagmites - record with an exceptional resolution the global climate change during the period of their formation. They represent a compact history book for the global climate which is full of climate change lessons and examples.

I work as a freelancer & I am a business expert in sustainable urban development (1992 – onwards). I am cofounder of Just Transition Institute Greece. JTIG is a non-profit civil partnership with the main goal of implementing scientific activities in support of the effort of the affected areas to the developmental transformation during the period of lignite phase out. My Vision is to Assist & support institutions, companies, employees, unemployed and all citizens in the EU Just Transition areas.

My main goal as a European Climate Pact Ambassador is to raise awareness among citizens about climate and green actions, in order to gain green consciousness and achieve the ultimate goal of climate neutrality. Through interactive events and extroversion, which will be achieved by networking between stakeholders and citizens, there will exchange good practices and know-how on how to build a green and sustainable future for all, realising the benefits that will arise from it. Because the future belongs to young people, their involvement in programmes related to environmental protection and climate neutrality will familiarise them with green development. 

Being a high school physics teacher, I would like to inspire students to commit to climate action and provide role models and scientific information. Awareness should be promoted, as well as collaboration with local communnity, authorities and enviromental groups. Additionally, my purpose would be to establish an academic reference for prospective university students regarding climate change, sustainability and green energy.