- climate change
- Tuesday 5 March 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 (CET)
- Online only
Media
Over 200 Climate Pact Ambassadors, Partners and Country Coordinators gathered in Brussels to share ideas and examples of best practices for local climate action.Over 200 Climate Pact Ambassadors, Partners and Country Coordinators gathered in Brussels to share ideas and examples of best practices for local climate action. 
Four breakout sessions allowed members of the Pact community to contribute to discussions on empowering citizens, building partnerships, localising climate action and fighting disinformation.Four breakout sessions allowed members of the Pact community to contribute to discussions on empowering citizens, building partnerships, localising climate action and fighting disinformation. 
In the afternoon, participants had an opportunity to ask their questions to Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra.In the afternoon, participants had an opportunity to ask their questions to Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra. 
As part of a panel on climate action on the ground with Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra, Climate Pact Ambassador Luisa Barateiro put the spotlight on the need to ensure a just transition and support vulnerable groups.As part of a panel on climate action on the ground with Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra, Climate Pact Ambassador Luisa Barateiro put the spotlight on the need to ensure a just transition and support vulnerable groups. 
Commissioner Hoekstra stressed that the science is clear on the need for urgent climate action and emphasised the importance of working together to drive it.Commissioner Hoekstra stressed that the science is clear on the need for urgent climate action and emphasised the importance of working together to drive it. 
The Climate Pact community and Commissioner Hoekstra during the annual Climate Pact event.The Climate Pact community and Commissioner Hoekstra during the annual Climate Pact event. 
Members of the Climate Pact community sharing their unique experiences and insights from across Europe.Members of the Climate Pact community sharing their unique experiences and insights from across Europe. 
Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, welcomed members of the Climate Pact community ahead of a full day of climate action discussions.Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, welcomed members of the Climate Pact community ahead of a full day of climate action discussions. 
Climate Pact Ambassadors, Partners and Country Coordinators brainstormed solutions and strategies to spark climate action.Climate Pact Ambassadors, Partners and Country Coordinators brainstormed solutions and strategies to spark climate action. 
Members of the Climate Pact community engaging in discussions on the future of climate action across Europe. Members of the Climate Pact community engaging in discussions on the future of climate action across Europe. 
Members of the Climate Pact community discussing challenges to climate action and solutions to overcome them in breakout sessions.Members of the Climate Pact community discussing challenges to climate action and solutions to overcome them in breakout sessions.
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 5 March 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 (CET)
- Where
- Online only
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- Directorate-General for Climate Action
- Website
- Watch here
Description
On 5 March 2024, over 200 members of the European Climate Pact community from across Europe gathered in Brussels to work on new ways to spark climate action in their local communities.
In the afternoon, they were joined by Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra for a discussion on how the Pact Community on the ground can shape the way forward for EU climate action.
Watch the discussion
Watch the recording of the afternoon session with Commissioner Hoekstra here.
Agenda
The full agenda is available here.
Event report
Find a detailed report of the event here.
About the European Climate Pact
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