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The vice-mayor of Metropolitan city of Milan aims to promote a cultural change in individual and collective behaviours by involving municipalities citizens companies and public authorities on enviromental social and economic sustainability issues enabiling our territories to become climate change resilient.

Sharing good practices. Connecting experiences. Let’s meeting at “All Routes lead to Rome”…

I'm Julien Challandes, an ocean lover. As a former diving instructor, I realised that my lifestyle was contributing to the destruction of living things. So I radically changed my daily habits. And I created Blutopia in March 2018. After 3 years of digging into every topic (plastics, finance, energy, transport), we decided to focus on food. As a Pact Ambassador, I will continue to lead actions for gourmet and sustainable food, including screening, school interventions or cooking workshops.

I am a climate change activist involved in various forums and expert groups with a focus on innovation and climate change to catalyse systemic transformation. My activities will focus on accelerating scalable and sustainable solutions through workshops educational activities climate innovation projects and seminars that promote a change of mindset in the way we live we move we consume and we produce taking into account the different perspectives of all stakeholders.

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.

I am a doctoral researcher in Climate Crisis and Public Understanding, researching effective science communication for both academic and non-expert audiences. With a background in Physics and Pedagogy, I engage in outreach through conferences, workshops, and hands-on STEM activities, making complex climate topics accessible and engaging. As a Climate Pact Ambassador, I aim to drive climate action by creating educational experiences that resonate across diverse communities.

I am committed to promoting sustainability, renewable energy, and food waste reduction. Through workshops and presentations at the University of Hohenheim, I aim to engage students and staff in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable practices. I also collaborate with local schools on solar energy education through interactive sessions. Additionally, I am coordinating food waste reduction campaigns for events to promote composting and redistribution strategies, fostering sustainable behaviour

Vincent Chauvet est Maire (MoDem) d'Autun, en Bourgogne - Franche Comté. Il préside le Groupement pour une gestion responsable de forêts de Bourgogne depuis 2014. Dans ses fonctions d'élu il est également impliqué dans la gestion de l'eau, de l'assainissement, dans la protection de la biodiversité, dans la distribution d'énergies nouvelles ainsi que dans la gestion des ordures ménagères avec notamment la démarche zéro déchet lancée en 2020. 

Motivation: We absolutely need to leave a better world to our children and grand children.

Background: Thesis on solar energy (1979), 35 years of work with EU programmes (Project officer in FP1, 1985), wide network of contacts in the EU and MENA countries.

As an Ambassador, I will use all my knowledge and contacts to promote the awareness about the need to fight Climate Change, and I will support relevant stakeholders in accessing EU programmes to fund their operational projects in the area.

From a western literature major in university to climate literacy professional now, I act as a proactive and multi-lingual communicator and public speaker with personal focus in climate education and training by making impactful use of words. With that commitment in climate education, I like to support people to raise the awareness on climate change and mobilize the target audience for behavioral changes with effective and inclusive engagement.

I am a medical doctor, researcher, and climate activist. I believe that, in order to meet the goals set in the Paris Agreement, we need to mobilise efforts across different sectors and within the community. As an Ambassador, I intend to develop citizens' initiatives on climate action, together with community members, so that we can bring it to Parliament and make a change. The development of conferences and awareness raising initiatives with social media can alter climate change course.

As an Ambassador, I plan to continue my activities in the sphere of sustainable development and circular economy. In my line of work I am involved in numerous activities for both awareness raising activities among citizens and professionals, and technical input in legislation development at national and EU level. 

I am a climatologist and geographer specializing in urban climate, climate change impacts, and environmental adaptation. As a lead author for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, I connect science and policy to strengthen urban resilience. With over two decades of research experience, I coordinate European climate projects, promote innovation, and train future scientists to advance sustainable and climate-resilient societies.

I am a geologist and environmental councilor for the city of Battipaglia (SA). I ​​have extensive experience in the circular economy and renewable energy. I am the creator of the "school workshop on climate change." I believe that younger generations need comprehensive scientific support to learn how to mitigate and adapt to climate change. For this reason, I feel the need to share my skills with young people and communities (students, citizens, and non-EU citizens).

I am genuinely excited about what the future holds, and this enthusiasm guides all the work I do. I am a board member at Rethink Romania, a think tank focusing on the future of Romania. We dive into topics like demography and education to strategise on how to create a better tomorrow. I play with the future(s) everyday through my roles within Climate Change Summit and Future Summit, large regional conversation platforms on climate solutions and futures thinking. My endeavours revolve around building a sustainable and inclusive future, catalysing change through dynamic platforms of discussion, collaboration, and action.

As an ECP Ambassador, I will leverage my expertise in governance, leadership, and urban health to promote sustainable urban practices aligned with SDG 11. I focus on advising cities on how to address climate impacts through energy-efficient infrastructure, public transport, and green spaces. My civic leadership background enables collaboration with local governments and communities, fostering grassroots participation and driving climate action that supports EU sustainability and carbon neutral.

Young-jin is heading the impact and ESG practice at Vidia Equity, a newly established climate impact private equity investor. Prior to joining Vidia, he served as the Head of Research at PHINEO gAG’s impact investing advisory team with a focus on promoting the practice of impact measurement and management. Young-jin holds three master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering (RWTH Aachen), International Business Studies (University of Maastricht) and Politics, Philosophy and Economics (LMU Munich).

I am an advocate for sustainable innovation, focusing on environmental education, circular economy, and climate technology. As a European Climate Pact Ambassador, I plan to organize workshops, develop educational resources, and engage communities on actionable climate solutions. My aim is to inspire sustainable practices by promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction, reaching underserved groups and empowering them to actively participate in climate action.

As a lecturer and researcher with an environmental background, I actively engage communities through conferences, lecturers, workshops and design sprints, bringing together young people, researchers, public/city representatives to co-create strategies for climate adaptation. Through education and community engagement I seek to inspire impactful, community-driven climate action and strengthen local resilience.