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📢 Interested in how activism intersects with policy and governance in the EU's climate response? 🇪🇺 Our latest paper, 'Contemporary Climate Activism and EU Climate Policy,' examines the transformative wave of climate activism since 2015 and its impact on EU climate policy, especially the European Green Deal. 🔑 Key insights include: • The impactful role of mass protests, disruptive actions, and grassroots movements in shaping the EU's climate agenda. • The vital synergy between activism and advocacy drives the European Green Deal forward. 💪 We advocate for empowering activist networks and fostering participatory dynamics at the EU level to enhance the influence of activism in shaping policy. 📖 Read our paper to see how activism is a shaper of EU climate governance 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8RB9Ee4 ✍️ Authored by Louisa Parks, Sebastian Oberthür & Tereza Maarova with support from the European Climate Foundation #ClimatePolicy #Activism #EUGovernance

🇪🇺How is contemporary climate activism transforming EU policy? Our new paper explores its dynamic role, revealing how activism challenges and enriches traditional advocacy, leading to transformative changes in climate governance. Key highlights: • Emergence of diverse, impactful activism forms. • Effective strategies to amplify activism's role in EU governance, including developing participatory frameworks and aiding member states in creating supportive environments 🌱 Read our paper to understand the impact of various activism forms on EU policy and how we can bolster activism's influence in shaping a sustainable future 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8RB9Ee4 ✍️ Authored by Louisa Parks, Sebastian Oberthür & Tereza Maarova with support from the European Climate Foundation #ClimatePolicy #Activism #EUGovernance

Climate change is not a distant threat but it is real. It is essential to address climate change seriously to take immediate action against it. Soormiyun a women-led group is running a four-week campaign to raise awareness against climate change under the Eco-Saheli campaign. Under this campaign, Eco-Saheli Activists, Ambassadors, and well-wishers are actively engaged in writing climate change-related publications, conducting outreach programs, and participating in various advocacy activities. Their collective efforts are focused on raising awareness and educating the public, influencing policy, and encouraging sustainable practices to combat climate change. We are honored to present an insightful article written by our esteemed Member Nida Dayo on #Climate Change. https://lnkd.in/dcQMnWrd #ecosaheli #soormiyuncampaignforclimatechange #soormiyun #climateawareness #ClimateAction #climatechangeisreal #earthday #climateaction

🇪🇺How is contemporary climate activism transforming EU policy? Our new paper explores its dynamic role, revealing how activism challenges and enriches traditional advocacy, leading to transformative changes in climate governance. Key highlights: • Emergence of diverse, impactful activism forms. • Effective strategies to amplify activism's role in EU governance, including developing participatory frameworks and aiding member states in creating supportive environments 🌱 Read our paper to understand the impact of various activism forms on EU policy and how we can bolster activism's influence in shaping a sustainable future 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8RB9Ee4 ✍️ Authored by Louisa Parks, Sebastian Oberthür & Tereza Maarova with support from the European Climate Foundation #ClimatePolicy #Activism #EUGovernance

Young people need actionable hope, hope that enables them repair and restore connection to themselves, their friends, community and the planetary ecosystem. We are grateful to receive this wisdom from our Climate Elder Nnimmo Bassey. Listen to the full video for more insights. #ClimateEldersNG aims to bridge intergenerational gaps by amplifying the wisdom of our elders who have dedicated themselves to environmental advocacy and activism. #SustyVibes #ClimateEldersNG #Climateaction #interngenerationallearning

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Interesting article documenting public responses to various forms of climate activism by Ed Maibach and team. It's really important to highlight that non-violent civil disobedience is NEVER popular (that's not the point) and thus we should not really expect support from the general public for the tactics and targets of the activism. In fact, the less support the activism gets, the more likely the activism will be to ruffle feathers and gain attention (which is the main goal in many cases). https://lnkd.in/gKsrw7Tj

🌍 Today is #EarthDay, a special day when we ALL should care about our planet, especially young people! ➨ Here's why I think young people should lead the way in protecting our environment: 💚 Our planet is our future: As young people, we'll be affected by the choices made by older generations. It's up to us to make things better! 💚 Environmental justice: Climate change hits young people and marginalized communities the hardest. We must speak up for climate justice and work to address inequalities. 💚Together, we can do a lot: Earth Day shows us that if we all work together, we can solve big problems and make the world a better place for everyone. 💚 Share in the comments why we need more youth engaged in environmental advocacy!

Young people need actionable hope, hope that enables them to repair and restore connection to themselves, their friends, community and the planetary ecosystem. We are grateful to receive this wisdom from our Climate Elder Nnimmo Bassey 💚 Listen to the full video for more insights. #ClimateEldersNG aims to bridge intergenerational gaps by amplifying the wisdom of our elders who have dedicated themselves to environmental advocacy and activism. #SustyVibes #ClimateEldersNG #Climateaction #interngenerationallearning

We're thrilled to introduce you to our Resource Distribution Coordinator and Kyrgyz climate justice activist Nurzhan Estebes. Nurjan has played a central role in managing collaborative and participatory processes of co-designing our resource distribution strategy and practice. She connects the dots between CEECCNA organizers and the Dalan Fund, supporting every member of our community along this journey of co-shaping what the Dalan Fund is as we grow. Dive into Nurjan’s perspective on the impact of her work, what brings her the most joy, and her vision for a future across CEECCNA regions, and see why we’re so lucky to have Nurjan as part of our team: ¨The most heartwarming and inspiring part of my role at Dalan is co-creating resource distribution strategies and processes together with regional activists. While our mission is to resource social justice movements, the significance lies not only in what we do but also in how we do it. The way we engage with communities and activists is shaping a future that will resonate in the long term, as we are slowly reclaiming practices and values that oppressive systems sought to erase—like ownership, agency, and collective care. Together, we are recovering systems of support and strengthening people’s power in these regions. I envision a future for the CEECCNA regions where the focus shifts from constantly battling oppressive systems to building transformative alternatives that make those systems irrelevant. Instead of reacting to crises, we would create models of collective strength and justice—such as grassroots economic structures, community-driven leadership, and intersectional coalitions—that reclaim what was taken by colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal systems. This shift would create space for those historically excluded to thrive, providing the resources and support necessary for people to shape their own futures built on care and lasting solidarity.¨ Learn more about Nurjan here https://lnkd.in/d_dZckkX