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Petrol and diesel cars dominate European cities, and with them come problems ranging from air pollution to traffic jams, safety issues and noise. Improving public transport is one way to fight this, but making cities safer and more pleasant for walkers and cyclists is the other piece of the puzzle.

This summer, we have experienced devastating effects of extreme weather in Europe – from floods in Belgium and Germany to forest fires in Greece. Such catastrophic events are becoming increasingly frequent due to the climate crisis and changing weather patterns.

September usually means the return to school and work after the summer. Although working from home is still the rule for many, others will find the daily commute a regular feature of their lives once again.

From the record-breaking heat dome in the Pacific Northwest and the wildfires that followed, to the deadly floods in Europe and rainfall-induced landslides in India, extreme weather has frequently hit the headlines in 2021.

On 29 June, over 1,400 people signed up for the Climate Pact Day of Action to discover what we can do in our own worlds, whether that be at home, at work or in school, or in the wider community to help protect our planet.  

Are you aged between 15 and 30 and want to make a difference for the planet? Then we want to hear from you!

Climate action: there’s a lot of talk about it, but what can you do to actually make a difference?

Every year on the last Saturday of March, millions of people around the world switch off their lights in solidarity for Earth Hour.

The European Climate Pact is teaming up with UEFA, the governing body of football in Europe, for their "Cleaner Air, Better Game' campaign.