Möt ambassadörerna

As a member of the Scientific Committee and adjunct lecturer for the MSc program "Digital Culture, Smart IoT Cities, and Advanced Digital Technologies" at the University of Piraeus, which holds the UNESCO chair "Creative Cities in Motion: Urban Sustainable Mobility and Utilization of Cultural Resources," and as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Western Macedonia, my goal is to promote the European Green Deal objectives among the younger generation. My professional journey, has encompassed substantial experience and contributions as an architect-conservator in both the Ministry of Culture and the private sector. Currently, I hold the position of Scientific Associate at the General Secretariat of Spatial Planning and Urban Environment within the Ministry of Environment and Energy, focusing on cultural heritage preservation, the New European Bauhaus initiative, and the EU Mission "100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030", passionately contributing to sustainable development in Greece.

I am an artist and climate activist. In my artistic research, I try to develop investigative approaches that create a frame around the view of the climate crisis. At a time when the words of climatologists and scientists about the current state are not enough, visual arts may prove to be a valuable “accomplice”, an autonomous mediator of the wider context. What is required, is the recognition of mutual relations within a broader non-anthropocentric perspective.

I am the operations manager of an NGO working on childrens rights. I have a long engagment in the topics of sustainability, formerly more with social issues, but recently more and more in questions concerning the climate crisis, biodiversity and so on. My committment is present both in my private life, as a local politician, and in my professional role.

I am a 23-year-old changemaker whose climate engagement has traversed both entrepreneurial and research realms. As the CEO of WasteLocker, I spearheaded innovations in responsible waste management, deploying IoT technologies and fostering community engagement to significantly reduce waste across diverse sectors and regions.

Concurrently, at TalTech University of Technology, I took part in co-developing a tool that simulates and quantifies urban pollution, aiding in optimising sustainable urban planning by mitigating environmental impacts and promoting urban health.

These ventures collectively harmonise technology, community, and data-driven research to construct practical solutions, reducing environmental impacts and propelling sustainable practices in urban environments.

I’m a Polish ocean and environmental activist raised in the Middle East, now studying at Leiden University College in The Hague. My focus is on climate and ocean justice, working with organizations like Stop Ecocide International and the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council. I advocate for the recognition of 'Ecocide' at the ICC and aim to promote climate justice on a global scale. As an Ambassador, I am committed to advancing environmental politics in Eastern Europe, starting with Poland.

I am an interdisciplinary scientist with professional experience in plant biotechnology and human health sciences. I am passionate about plant nutrition, soil biology, and regenerative agricultural practices, having extensive experience in science communication, content creation, and public speaking.

I am an eco-educator and the Director of Strategy and Development at the TEREZA Educational Center, which specializes in educating teachers and children on sustainability and reducing their climate impact. I focus on gamifying climate education and developing action competencies in both children and adults. I believe that big changes start with small steps. Together with my team, I received the highest award in the SDGs Education category in the Czech Republic.

The key processes today are climate change and new technologies. As CEO of Code for Green, I introduced practical climate education in schools to empower youth to address local climate issues with technology. I led projects targeting schools to shift the attitudes of teachers, principals, and local governments, fostering a generation of young changemakers. I leverage this experience to integrate climate education into the Polish educational system effectively.

I am a environmental engineering student. I am working on different projects as the treasurer and board memebr of Young European Leadership. My goal is to empower the youth and help them spread their word and their ideas. Through social media, conferences and policy making, as well as adaptable business integration, I want to share my experiences and plan to motivate others to do the same and help me work on bigger projects that will have a positive impact on Europe and its citizens.

As sustainability researcher, I am at the forefront of what we know – and don’t know – about the climate and biodiversity crisis and want to communicate this in ways that enable educated decisions and effective action. We need to help people see the steps they can take towards a greener future.

One important, but often contentious issue is food. That’s why, as Climate Pact Ambassador, I’m focusing on presenting and discussing sustainable – and delicious – transformation pathways on our plates.

I am a Cypriot peace and environmental activist. I hold a degree in economics and mathematics from the London School of Economics and completed my master's degree in economics, focusing on development and policy, in Paris. Most of my time is dedicated to youth organisations and sustainability projects. I am part of the core team of LCOY Cyprus, where I organised the first and second Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) in Cyprus, ensuring Cypriot voices are heard in UN processes like COY and COP. My experience includes working with NGOs such as Milkywire, London Politica, ReShape Co., and the International Crisis Group. I have worked with youth through these organisations and my recent traineeship in communications at the European Parliament. As the Country Contact Point of Cyprus for COY17, I organised the first-ever bicommunal delegation from Cyprus to a COY.

With over a decade of expertise in social change and change management, I have built and led the Let's Do It World global network as President and Head of Global Network, now active in over 164 countries. Leading this network has provided me with profound insights into humanity, global activism, and leadership and enhanced my understanding of cultural diversity, goal-focused approaches, strategies for mobilization and empowerment, driving societal change and impactful models for lasting progress.

As Vice-Minister-President of the Flemish Government and Minister of internal affairs, integration and living in diversity, I want to do everything in my power to encourage ambitious climate actions. I believe in the tremendous potential and willpower of local governments to implement real solutions on the ground. That is why I took the initiative to create a new ecosystem of cooperation between local governments and the Flemish government. That became our Local Energy and Climate Pact, now signed by 293 out of our 300 local governments.

I am originally from Turkey and currently residing in Germany while working in the heart of Brussels as a Project Coordinator at Volonteurope. With a background in Law, my experiences living in various European countries have provided me with first-hand insights into the diverse climate challenges faced across the continent. I am dedicated to making a significant impact as a Climate Pact Ambassador by organising workshops through the various projects I have been actively taking part in by connecting climate advocacy directly with sustainability practices, and empowering individuals for eco-friendly careers, addressing greenwashing. Additionally, my role in actively implementing climate and environmental components in different projects will allow me to bring the issues to the forefront with many young Europeans. Climate change remains central to shaping Europe's future and it should be aligned perfectly with the overarching goals of climate action and the Climate Pact.

I am a Surveying Engineer and have worked on issues related to the climate transition for cities through urban Planning and especially the expansion green spaces. In my expierence, I have seen first hand the challenges in building a resilient environment. They that relate to society, culture and the actions and proposals that cannot be easily quantified or put into specific models. The impact of the climate crisis but also technological developments, urbanisation, globalisation, mass displacement of refugees and the great economic crisis affecting Europe and the planet in general, as well as various other factors, have shifted a focus to raising the awareness of more  people regarding the new realities they face and how to build resilience to it. I believe I can bring my experiences towards helping in this endeavour.

The changes taking place in the environment require common, synchronised action, which is why the activities of the university community to address the global challenge of mitigating climate change are so important. This most important current challenge requires that all activities, including those of the university community, be directed towards climate neutrality with a broadly collaborative approach.

As a journalist and ”greenfluencer”, communication is my number one tool to inspire climate action and change. I dedicate my time to raise awareness about the flaws and injustices of our current way of life and the advantages of a climate-friendly lifestyle, primarily through lectures, books, articles, blogposts, podcast episodes and posts in social media. The personal gains of having a climate-friendly lifestyle and living in a society within the planetary boundaries are often over-looked in politics, media and the current social debate, and we need more positive visions of what a transformed society could look like.

I am also the co-founder of a climate organisation, Klimatklubben (Climate Club), which helps citizens find easy (and fun!) ways to engage in climate action, sustainability work and system change on a regional as well as national level.

I am persuaded that respect for all men passes through respect for the environment and care for the "piece of land" entrusted to us. I am a father and with my actions I want to leave a better world than it is now, bequeathing it to my son and all those he represents. Engaged in the world of energy, I spend my time informing people about the good use of energy sources. I am a volunteer in the Catholic world, in which I would like to promote initiatives for the return to the land and respect for it.

I work as Chief assistant professor at the National Center for Public Health and Analysis (NCPHA) of the Ministry of Health and author for Climateka.bg. I have a doctoral degree in "Climatology" obtained from the Sofia university "St. Kliment Ohridski". I have been dealing with the impact of climate change on human health since 2008, specialising many times abroad. I am also the scientific secretary of the Bulgarian Medical Geography Society, hub manager of the Climate KIC program for the NCPHA (2021-2023) and organiser of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change in Bulgaria. In 2023 I won the European Meteorological Society Journalistic Award, as well as second place in the "Economics" category at the Web report 2023 competition, as well as third place in the "Online Media" category at the National Competition for Green journalism in 2022.