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It explored inspiring climate actions, as Pact Ambassadors and Partners engaged with EU policymakers, and discussed tools to empower citizen-led initiatives.
The event showcased successful climate actions by the Pact community and reflected on the importance of involving citizens in decision-making as well as empowering people and communities to take climate action.
Agenda:
- 9:30 - 9:35 - Opening words
- 9:35 - 10:30 - Showcase of citizen-led climate actions by the Climate Pact community
- 10:30 - 11:00 - Break
- 11.00 - 12:15 - Roundtable: How can citizen-led action help the EU’s climate transition?
Celebrating citizen-led climate action - Agenda
- climate change
- Tuesday 8 October 2024, 09:30 - 12:15 (CEST)
- Online only
Media
Over 40 Pact Ambassadors and Partners took part in a roundtable discussion.Over 40 Pact Ambassadors and Partners took part in a roundtable discussion. 
Pact Ambassador Aurora Audino shared her climate action experiences.Pact Ambassador Aurora Audino shared her climate action experiences. 
Members of the Pact community shared their projects, achievements and innovative ideas to take climate action further.Members of the Pact community shared their projects, achievements and innovative ideas to take climate action further. 
Pact Partner from Cyprus Antonis Nicolaides talked about his work with young people and the GreenDex project.Pact Partner from Cyprus Antonis Nicolaides talked about his work with young people and the GreenDex project. 
Ambassador Joško Klisović reflected on a ‘citizens’ assembly’ he held to talk about developing climate policies with 500 residents of Zagreb, Croatia.Ambassador Joško Klisović reflected on a ‘citizens’ assembly’ he held to talk about developing climate policies with 500 residents of Zagreb, Croatia. 
Spanish Ambassador Carmen María Pérez Juan shared her journey of discovering how guided tours through towns and cities can play a part in local climate action.Spanish Ambassador Carmen María Pérez Juan shared her journey of discovering how guided tours through towns and cities can play a part in local climate action. 
Carmen Marques Ruiz, Pact Ambassador from Spain, asks a question to the group.Carmen Marques Ruiz, Pact Ambassador from Spain, asks a question to the group. 
Romanian Ambassador Ioana Petrescu recounted her experience at the 2023 G7 Summit.Romanian Ambassador Ioana Petrescu recounted her experience at the 2023 G7 Summit. 
Elina Bardram, Director at DG CLIMA, stressed how important it is to listen to people, address their concerns and enable conversations.Elina Bardram, Director at DG CLIMA, stressed how important it is to listen to people, address their concerns and enable conversations. 
Pact Ambassadors had an opportunity to present their projects during the event.Pact Ambassadors had an opportunity to present their projects during the event.
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 8 October 2024, 09:30 - 12:15 (CEST)
- Where
- Online only
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- Directorate-General for Climate Action
- Website
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