European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023 | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023

About European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023

European Climate Pact Ambassadors inform, inspire and support climate policy and action in their communities and networks.

To qualify as a Pact Ambassador, you must meet the requirements below. If you do not meet them, you are welcome to become a ‘Friend of the European Climate Pact’ (more information below).

Program Details

Pact Ambassador appointments are for an initial one year period, with the opportunity to apply for renewal each subsequent year. Pact Ambassadors:

  • Lead by example: showcase your dedication to the fight against climate change by taking climate and environmental action.
  • Inspire others: encourage citizens, organisations, and regional and national governments to get involved in climate action. Urge relevant stakeholders and policymakers to deploy ambitious measures and mechanisms to accelerate systemic changes.
  • Connect with others: team up with like-minded individuals, collaborate with stakeholders from across Europe and share information on EU climate policy and action.

Benefits

  • Official recognition from the European Commission and publication of a public profile on the Pact website.
  • Access to the pan-European network of more than 500 Pact Ambassadors.
  • Access to resources and toolkits on climate change and climate action, Climate Pact, and ways to engage and communicate with others on climate-related topics.
  • Access to Pact-branded material for online use (websites and social media).
  • Opportunities to gain visibility for your climate action and advocacy on the Pact website and the Pact’s social media channels.
  • Opportunities to participate in Pact events across Europe.
  • Access to online and in-person workshops with policy experts on climate action-related topics.
  • Ad-hoc capacity building support.

Eligibility

The following individuals can become Pact Ambassadors:

  • Leaders of organisations or associations
  • Community leaders, leaders of informal groups or movements
  • Mayors, parliamentarians, policymakers or other public office holders
  • Representatives of cultural, educational or research institutions
  • Influencers, opinion leaders

As a Pact Ambassador, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a resident of an EU Member State.
  • Make a climate action commitment as a Pact Ambassador, indicating at least three concrete actions you will undertake throughout the year:
    • It could involve interaction with a community-level group (e.g. school, community association, youth association, business network, peer network) or consist of a communication activity on a local, national, or international communication channel.
    • Examples of actions include giving a talk or a presentation; organising, hosting, or facilitating an event, a workshop or a focus group; writing an article, a blog post or a communication piece on a topic related to climate change/green transition/sustainability awareness, advocacy, education or behaviour change; coordinating a climate action project/campaign/initiative.
    • We particularly encourage commitments and actions that reach individuals or groups with lower levels of climate awareness and/or people who are currently less engaged in climate action.
  • Complete the e-learning onboarding course within three weeks.
  • Participate in at least two Pact Secretariat and two Country Coordinator-led Pact Community events during the mandate.
  • Be in regular contact and respond to requests from the Country Coordinators and the Secretariat.
  • Meet annual reporting requirements as part of the Ambassadorship renewal process.
  • Respect the Climate Pact’s values and follow the Secretariat’s guidelines when carrying out your activities (such as guidelines on using the Pact’s visual identity).

European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023 Application

For those interested in European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 October 2023.

Open this link for more details about European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2023.

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