Ecco i nostri ambasciatori

I am climatologist and glaciologist, president of the Italian Meteorological Society (established in 1865) and editor in chief of the scientific journal Nimbus. I teach climatic change and sustainability in Italian schools and universities, I write articles on newspapers, participate in TV programs about environmental issues, make public conferences (more than 3000 in the last 30 years), write both scientific books and popular ones, even comics on global warming. I live in a passive solar energy house located in the Italian western Alps, I drive an electric car charged by solar panels on my roof, I grow my vegetable, recycle all my waste and try to communicate that living within planetary boundaries is possible. I will continue this activities as EU Ambassador.

Sono un ragazzo di 30 anni da sempre impegnato nel sociale, mi interesso di attualità, politica e ambiente.Sono mosso da passione e determinazione in ogni azione che svolgo, e quando intraprendo un nuovo percorso sono sempre propositivo e fiducioso che possa aiutare il prossimo, voglio battermi per il mio pianeta e per l'ambiente attraverso il confronto con gli altri Ambasciatori e portando proposte concrete.

Translation:
I am a young man of 30 years old who has always been involved in social work, I am interested in current affairs, politics and the environment. I am moved by passion and determination in every action I take, and when I take a new path I am always proactive and confident that it can help others. I want to fight for my planet and the environment through confrontation with other Ambassadors and bringing concrete proposals.

We handle a wide range of topics, but will certainly focus on climate adaptation: de-hardening, water, bring biodiversity into the heart of (resilient) cities.

We see our role as climate ambassador to inspire people to take climate actions, why it is necessary and why it shoudn't be a hassle to do so. On a local scale we are a rather big organisation with a climate convinced crowd of 3,000 members, now it is time to seduce and embrace the many others! 

Hlib Mikhno is a young professional in the fields of public policy and sustainability, currently working in Brussels for European institutions to promote policies towards climate neutrality and energy transformation, as well as the EU integration process. Hlib has four years of experience in policy analysis and project management within public and private sectors, and international organisations. Hlib Mikhno has organised and actively contributed to various climate-related activities with partners including the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the European Parliament, King's College London and University of Toronto. Recently, Hlib participated in the high-level youth policy dialogues with the Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal and the Commissioner for the Environment.

Essenzialmente, implementazione della strategia From farm to Fork presso organizzazioni agricole e costruzione di una generazione di consumatori attenti alla salute ed all'ambiente con particolare riferimento alla formazione nelle scuole.

As a Climate Pact Ambassador, I am deeply committed to driving positive change in the realm of climate action. With a background in organising workshops and lectures on climate change awareness, I am eager to expand my reach and impact as an Ambassador. My goal is to inspire and equip individuals and communities with practical tools to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace a zero-waste lifestyle. Additionally, I will continue my collaborations with environmental non-profit organisations, further amplifying our collective efforts in climate action and conservation. Through my website and social media platforms, I aim to disseminate informative content on sustainable practices, empowering a wider audience to join the movement. Moreover, I am dedicated to advocating for conscious travel, striving to leave a positive impact on the places I visit. And next year between January and February I will undertake a big trip all focused on sustainability.

I feel strongly about the topics of decarbonization, energy transformation and energy efficiency and also as a part of a large organization - Siemens Energy, I fully support EU Fit for 55 plan. I will contribute by using my network to raise understanding of energy solutions for a sustainable future. Energy is an essential part of our lives and it is our responsibility to use environmental-friendly technologies that will respond to needs of the energy market as well as preserve the planet.

As a Climate Pact ambassador I plan to raise awareness on climate change at a local, national and EU level reaching out to institutions and public authorities people and businesses. I plan to help organizing events that promote taking action on Climate change. My goal is to make an impact and create positive change as well to educate as people and communities so they can take action too.

I am a scientist working on the sector coupling between the transport and power system and an advocate of the SDGs. The Climate Pact Ambassador network is a brilliant opportunity to learn, inspire, empower and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders working in the field of sustainability and climate change. Developing technical solutions for sustainable mobility and clean energy generation, raising awareness and spreading knowledge about sustainability are amongst my immediate interests.

During my research career, I have always been trying to investigate on reducing the impact on the environment of human activity in telecommunications within the framework of several EU projects. Recently, I moved towards a more multidisciplinary paradigm, including different fields which will be predominantly from the energy consumption perspective in the next future, such as computing and AI. In fact, it is estimated that data-centre and AI processing will boost the energy consumption of the ICT ecosystem due to the data-tsunami we are generating with many new addictive data-hungry services. Moreover, I am collaborating in my neighbourhood with the Energetix group for fostering consciousness around the CO2 footprint of electric energy usage, for mitigating energy poverty and for implementing more environmentally-friendly practices.

I am an aspiring environmental economist. As ambassador, I believe that prepared young people are the key to success for a more sustainable future, where we can equitably manage our resources. In this vein, I am the co-founder of Youth in Fashion for Climate Action, (YFCA), an organisation that aims to make textiles and fashion related policies understandable to younger people, and to encourage their participation in sustainable enterprises. The fashion industry is mutable to consumer behaviour, and young people, as stylish tastemakers, can be proponents of an overhaul of the current polluting system, and advocate for a decarbonised, clean fashion industry. One choice at a time, multiplied by many people, makes a lasting impact. 

As author of the Ecological Manifesto, founder and director of "Ecological Manifesto - ManEco" Foundation, I have dedicated my work to raising awareness on topics such as climate change, just transition and circular economy, aiming to help to change the mentality of people and shift their behaviours towards those that result in a more sustainable, energy and resource efficient, waste-free future. On this journey I have always been guided by the recognition that all  humans share a common planet, resources and destiny.

As an Ambassador for climate action and sustainability, my passion lies in catalysing positive change for our environment and advocating for a sustainable future. Over the past years, I have actively engaged in various initiatives encompassing environmental campaigns, community education, and policy advocacy. I have organised and participated in local events, workshops, and protests, effectively reaching and educating thousands of community members about climate change and sustainable practices. Collaborating with like-minded individuals and organisations, I strive to influence policy decisions that support renewable energy, carbon reduction, and overall environmental protection. Additionally, I am committed to reducing my personal carbon footprint by implementing eco-friendly lifestyle choices and inspiring others to do the same. Through my endeavours, I aspire to foster a collective movement towards a greener and more resilient world.

As a climate activist since 2018, I will continue to advocate for stronger climate policies and to raise public awareness about the climate emergency. To put my principles into practice, I volunteer for an energy cooperative that installs solar panels and shares the electricity within local energy communities. I want to reach out to my fellow ambassadors for us to join forces and leverage our respective skills, knowledge and networks. 

We need to act now, so I am ready to be one of those who rise our voices and start to change how things work. We need to gather and to cooperate, and I will put all my efforts in make things happen and help others to make things happen.

I am a keen Environmentalist with an interest in sustainability, climate change and corporate social responsibility. I have a MSC in Development Practice and a BA in Geography and Politics with an accreditation in Social Justice.

It is my mission to raise awareness, increase engagement and drive the the sustainability agenda within my local community and beyond.

Sustainability is key in the fight against climate change. We must replenish and restore its resources. The 'Brundtland report' first asserted that sustainable development was the key to meeting future environmental challenges and tackling climate change. To say something is "sustainable" means that it can continue over time without interruption or weakening. When we talk about sustainability in relation to the environment, it means avoiding the depletion of natural resources so as to maintain an ecological balance. Earth Overshoot Day fell on 29/7/21 meaning that in just seven months we had consumed all the resources that the planet could generate in a year!
At this current rate of consumption, energy use and exploitation of natural resources, we would need almost TWO PLANETS to sustain our current way of life.
Offsetting is no longer enough; we must "heal" environmental, economic and social wounds. And this is the promise of sustainable regeneration!

I am the mayor of a small municipality in central Italy where climate change is not yet perceived as a problem by the population. My aim is to raise awareness among my citizens starting with something that can have an impact on their lives: home composting. I live in an area that relies mainly on agricultural activities and I want to show that more environmentally conscious behaviour can also bring economic as well as climatic benefits. The ecological transition must be a just transition. 

Over the last few years I grew aware of the urgency of the situation we are in and Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot" speech has served as a guide during both my academic and personal pathways.

Climate Change in the Anthropocene is bad and unpropitious, not because it is somehow against Nature, but because it could potentially cause immense harm and suffering to humans.

Humankind will never change until we start planting trees, not with the intention of cutting them, but so that shadow can be provided to our future generations.

The European Green Deal made me realise the role that the European Union can and should play in this journey. And, as a lifelong passionate about this imaginary community of ours, I intend to work so that I may be an integral part of Schuman´s dream for the future.

Climate Action truly is, above all, a moral question. Now more than ever, action requires thoughtfulness, insight and political courage. And the European Union should be very clear about what it expects from other regions of the world. Cooperate whenever possible, compete when necessary and confront when needed.