Meet our Ambassadors

As a PhD student, I conduct research on the topic of my dissertation thesis "Strategies for waste recovery in Slovakia and selected EU countries," focusing on the Nitra and Košice regions of Slovakia and comparing them to regions in Finland and France. These are the outcomes I want to see implemented on a national and EU level, in order to motivate peers, share knowledge, and collaborate with stakeholders. Because I am a dual citizen of Slovakia and Serbia, I am able to connect these two countries.

Alongside countless other young people, my engagement in protests for more climate action began in 2019. Little did I know that the climate crisis would become deeply personal so quickly. In 2021, my friend Rosa tragically lost her life in floods connected to climate change. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to save her.

Since then, I have started the Climate Justice For Rosa campaign, aiming to emphasise that the climate crisis goes beyond percentages and statistics; it is about preserving lives. In 2023, I successfully advocated for the establishment of the "EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis." Every year, on July 15th, the EU will pay tribute to all climate victims while contemplating the climate actions necessary to secure a sustainable and secure future for current and future generations. As a Climate Pact ambassador, I continue to raise awareness about the dangers of climate inaction and exert pressure on policymakers, urging them to take action.

I am a keen supporter of the EU's climate goals, and happy to contribute to their realisation in both my personal and professional lives. I have co-authored a number of city climate action plans and try to 'walk the talk' in my everyday life. I focus on any hybrid personal-professional action I can undertake to further support the Climate Pact, especially by sharing or co-creating knowledge and ideas with citizens, enterprises, local authorities and my fellow researchers.

As a dedicated Pact Ambassador, my mission is to bridge the gap between environmental consciousness and real-world action within our community. I am committed to organising and leading initiatives that promote sustainability, including events like the Vievio Lake Cleanup Drive, the establishment of sustainable meadows, and educational workshops on sustainable gardening. Through engaging communication strategies, I aim to inspire our community to embrace eco-friendly practices and advocate for a greener future. By joining hands with individuals and groups with varying levels of climate awareness, I am determined to make a meaningful impact in our region's transition toward sustainability and climate resilience.

As a professor in geo-information, entrepreneur and board member of Rafina-Pikermi municipality, it is my duty to support young people and local communities to move towards a sustainable urban environment. I believe we must plan our cities and activities to respond to local and global challenges towards environmental, economic and social sustainability.

I have the networks of my own city, province, and kingdom in my hands. I am an ambassador for active and conversational. I want to arouse people’s interest and actions for a better environment. Clean water, good breathing air, locally produced food raw materials, renewable energy and recycling are themes I want to promote.

I want to use examples to encourage municipalities and cities to take action. We can take advantage of the latest technology and digitalization.

I aim to promote the overall fulfillment of the European Climate Pact in several ways. First, with my start-up Ecode I work towards building a more sustainable fashion industry and reducing its negative social and environmental impacts. Second, I am passionate about ocean conservation and interested in the use of seaweed for carbon sequestration. Lastly, I believe enhancing climate awareness is key and am therefore engaged in giving trainings on environmental issues to young people.

I switched to an Electric Vehicle (EV) as I wanted to do my part in protecting climate. But I felt I needed to do more. That’s why I started convincing other drivers to join me and start driving an EV via Uber Green.

I’m looking forward to sharing my experience from the road through the Climate Pact forum. I want to share my feedback on EVs and e-charging infrastructures with other drivers, and inspire them to switch to greener transport.

As an advocate for sustainable farming and environmental protection, Andy Vermaut urges Europe to take action to reduce pollution and improve air quality. Climate change has significant consequences, with potential losses of at least €190 billion in the EU. To mitigate these effects, we must reduce emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy. We can make an impact by working together to strengthen the local supply chain, promote environmentally friendly transportation, protect vulnerable populations, support farmers in transitioning to sustainable practices. Let's create a sustainable future for everyone by investing in research and offering financial incentives for sustainable farming.

I am an entrepreneur and activist.

My main professional activity is the development of tourism and especially the development of maritime tourism in Greece.

I have been a co-founder of GREENPEACE Greek Office since 1990, I was President up to 2012 and Honorary President since then.

Ι have been President of Economic & Social Committee of Greece (October 2015-February 2021). As European Climate Pact Ambassador I'll be active in awareness in climate and other environmental issues.

As a board of director's member in French and international national sports organisations, I have developed high-level skills in sports governance. Sensitive to the issues of climate changes, I have adopted a responsible behavior in favour of the climate and sustainable development very early on.

My role as a board of director member has allowed me to gradually changes mentalities and behaviors within my organisation. The way is still long.

To be part of the group of European ambassadors for the climate will allow me to enhance my knowledge in this area and to exchange on good practices developed in the other European countries in order to improve my organisation's commitment to the climate. Being an ambassador will also allow me to have a greater impact in the communication and training activities we will carry out focusing on the least sensitive people.

As a Municipal Deputy I will spread awareness and better inform the local and regional population as well as to advocate for a  greener municipality. As the leader of an Academic Association created to fight climate change I will inform, spread awareness and encourage good practices to the students community. We can never forget that the students of the present are the leaders of the future and by spreading awareness now we are helping to create better leaders.

Ramon Vila is the founder and owner of Vision Communication, a communication agency specialized in raising awareness on social transformation issues, this is #comm4action.

The agency has a strong record of leading communication campaigns on climate change adaptation and mitigation, as well as on key related subjects including Blue Economy, Smart Mobility, Green Energy, Gender Equality, SDGs with regional and international organizations like EU, UN, OECD, Eurocities, Council of Europe, and ASEAN.

I am a 20 years old studying for a law degree. Several years after the Paris Agreement the 2030 SDG Agenda, we still need to step up our efforts to limit global warming to the 1.5°C target. We need to rethink the way we work with nature and create a space where we can work together to fight for the climate and the environment.  My strong desire to get more involved in environmental and climate issues and to take more concrete action in my fight for climate justice led me to get involved in many organisations, such as the Youth Parliament in Luxembourg which included two years as the Co-President of the Environment Commission. In addition, I have been actively involved in many environmental events in Luxembourg for several years, such as the ClimateXchange, and, in 2021, I represented Luxembourg at the Swiss Youth Parliament in Bern as a participant in the commission on cooperation on water and renewable resources. My aim is to promote citizens' commitment to the climate through conferences, debates and special days dedicated to the environment and the climate, as well as to improve dialogue with local authorities and citizens in my country on how best to put our climate and environmental policy commitments into practice.Luxembourg is already well on the way to achieving carbon neutrality and a more sustainable way of life, but there is always room for improvement. A small gesture can make a big difference!

I am a landscape architect, PhD fellow and university assistant at USAMV Bucharest and I am interested in getting involved in projects related to the sustainability of urban green spaces in the context of climate change.

I am a dedicated climate activist at Music Declares Emergency, committed to amplifying climate awareness and a sense of urgency within the cultural sector, while also offering tools for ecological transformation. Serving as a sustainability consultant and technical co-founder of the eco-business Crowd Impact, I leverage technology to address the predominant carbon emitter in the events industry: audience mobility. At the European level of Music Declares Emergency, I am orchestrating collaborative projects among country groups and coordinating the creation and promotion of green standards from artists to music venues. We use the power of music to inspire a shift in societal thinking.

I am a third year bachelor student who is interested in both law and environmental policy. Therefore, I aim to raise public awareness and knowledge about climate change. Climate change is happening right now and everywhere. Thus, it is essential to act urgently. As a new European Climate Pact Ambassador, I would like to raise people’s awareness of environmental protection, especially through the creativity and collaboration efforts with other local associations with similar aims like me. Concretely, my project and planned actions will touch SDG number 12.3 issues related to climate change and food security. My goal is to meet the compromise of sustainable development for the future generations and provide sufficient knowledge to all indivials about challenges and solutions related to climate change.

The sustainable development of cities is an integral part of my studies and overall occupation. My company (SUPCO) is carrying out a series of vital studies for the municipalities in my country aiming to estimate the level of their sustainable development. My mission as an Ambassador is to assist the advancement of the sustainable development of cities nation-wide, as well as their adaptation to climate change through the use of quantitative data and indicators (SDGs, GRI).

I am an environmental educator, activist and seed guardian from Slovenia, based in Italy ina multicultural and border region in the heart of Mediterrean Mitteleuropa. I'm specialized in in Sustainability, Environmental ethics and Environmental education and I work as a freelance climate coach, helping students, teachers and educators adopt systems thinking and positive approaches to global and local challenges. I adore dry stone building and goats.