EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis

While climate change is a global challenge, its consequences are felt locally. That is why the European Climate Pact will be organising joint commemorative activities across multiple EU Member States as part of the EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. 

In Europe and around the world, people are impacted by the growing risks that climate change poses to their lives, health and livelihoods. To honour those lost to and affected by the climate crisis, the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU have designated 15 July as the EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis – a moment to reflect on the human cost of climate change and the urgent need for action. 

To mark the fourth annual EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, Members of the Climate Pact community are hosting events across the EU. These actions are open to the public and vary by location. They aim to give space for reflection, build awareness of climate risks, and inspire action that strengthens resilience – in our cities, our neighbourhoods, and our daily lives.

Join one of the following commemorative actions in your country:

• From victims to victories, Netherlands, 8 July 2026 
• Commemorative day in Greece, 10 July 2026
• Open Discussion on Strengthening Heatwave Preparedness, Lithuania, 15 July 2026 
• Generation Heat, Romania, 15 July 2026
• Antwerp Photo exhibition, Belgium, 15 July 2026
• Commemorative day in Finland, 15 July 2026
• Living in the face of climate change, Poland, 15 July 2026
• Commemorative day in Italy, 15 July 2026
• Movie Night, Austria, 15 July 2026
• Together Resilient in the Ahr Valley, Germany, 15 July 2026 
• Commemorative day in Spain, 15 July 2026
• A national moment of reflection, Malta, 15 July 2026
• Health & Climate: From Alert to Action, Portugal, 18 July 2026

Join us in honouring those affected by the global climate crisis. Whether by attending a local event, lighting a candle, sharing a message, or simply taking a moment to reflect.