The focus of the project is on strengthening the collective and organized advocacy of CSOs for the climate crisis, addressing the needs and defending the rights of vulnerable groups. The project seeks to comprehend, debate, and facilitate horizontal collaborations between actors across the spectrum, enabling effective climate action. The ultimate goal is to support and empower civil society actors to claim with a common, strengthened voice and concrete policy proposals on climate and social justice.
Target Groups:
Target groups are formed as follows: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Grassroots groups operating in Greece, Initiatives and institutions of the EU member states focusing their efforts on climate justice, CSOs and other societal actors focusing on vulnerable groups (women, children, elderly, disabled, LGBTI+, refugees/immigrants).
Activities:
- Mapping of 290 grassroots and community organisations across Greece and the EU, identifying shared priorities and fostering advocacy alliances for climate justice.
- Delivery of thematic workshops, skill-sharing sessions, and strategic meetings with the participation of over 55 civil society representatives and key stakeholders.
- Drafting and promotion of the “Declaration for a Progressive Social and Environmental Policy,” endorsed by 38 prospective Members of the European Parliament.
- Organisation of a high-level closing event in March 2025 with speakers from civil society, think tanks, environmental NGOs, and institutional actors.
- Creation of an informal climate justice network through partnerships with more than 50 organisations, enabling sustained collaboration beyond the project’s duration.
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