Who we are

We in Citizens Climate Europe, are a group of motivated volunteers who believe in engaging with EU democratic institutions to make lasting change to solve the climate crisis.

  1. Our Values
  2. Local Groups
  3. EU Action Team
  4. The International Organisation
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We are focused on what we see as the single most impactful solution to climate change. We know it will not solve the problem entirely, and appreciate the work that our friends in other groups are doing.

Our solution to climate change is through democracy building on existing national economies and international agreements. Our approach is evidence based and we educate citizens to communicate and build positive relationships with politicians and legislators.

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Join us

Our Values

Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. These core values guide our staff and volunteers along the way:

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Focus

We are focused on what we see as the single most impactful solution to climate change and do not let ourselves get distracted by other work

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Optimism

We believe that people are good, and that democracy works. We are confident that our approach will work because we see progress

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Relationships

We take the most generous approach to other people as possible — appreciation, gratitude, and respect

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Integrity

We are open to new information, and solicit opposing opinions. We refine our solutions to make them better

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Personal Power

We use our voices to be heard. This simple act transforms us from spectators to engaged citizens

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Non-partisan

You are welcome no matter who you are because we believe that everyone is a potential ally

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Diversity

We empower everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, socio-economic factors or political affiliation

Local Groups

In Europe there are about 2000 members in established active groups in 10 different countries, with a further 6 European countries in the process of starting groups.

The local groups have meetings with politicians from the City Councils, local and national governments. We also meet researchers, journalists, civil society, unions and other groups. There is a wide range of activity covering: workshops, presentations, conference networking, letter writing, event stands, policy submissions as well as all the less visible internal processes to organise and learn collectively.

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EU Action Team

Since 2018 groups from different European countries have collaborated with the goal of implementing Climate Income at the EU level.

Representatives from various CCL groups in the EU were in Brussels in 2019 to meet EU parliamentarians just before the launch of the EU Green Deal. Then again in February 2020, and since then we have continued to meet politicians and legislators online. In the first year, we have held over 70 meetings, mostly with EU parliamentary offices and Executive offices. Our focus is on individuals and groups active on policy relating to the climate and specifically Climate Income.

Gabriela Miu-Kropaczek
Gabriela Miu-Kropaczek

Romania

Stephen Savarese
Stephen Savarese

France

Bärbel Winkler
Bärbel Winkler

Germany

Eloïse Lebrun
Eloïse Lebrun

France

James Collis
James Collis

UK & Portugal

Sidonie Ruban
Sidonie Ruban

France

Wolfram Möbius
Wolfram Möbius

Germany

Vihren Mitev
Vihren Mitev

Bulgaria

Maria Jangsten
Maria Jangsten

Gothenburg, Sweden

J. Paulo Carraca
J. Paulo Carraca

Portugal

Christina Georgiadou
Christina Georgiadou

Greece & Cyprus

Brigitte Van Gerven
Brigitte Van Gerven

Belgium

Jean-Marie Graïc
Jean-Marie Graïc

Italy & France

Anders Ekeland
Anders Ekeland

Norway

John Dams
John Dams

Belgium

Andrew O'Regan
Andrew O'Regan

Ireland

Rafael Pinilla
Rafael Pinilla

Spain

Piotr Podsiadły
Piotr Podsiadły

Poland

Vilius Drumsta
Vilius Drumsta

Lithuania

Frej Nicolaisen Sidén
Frej Nicolaisen Sidén

Gothenburg, Sweden

Thomas Rebele
Thomas Rebele

Germany

Christiaan Alofs
Christiaan Alofs

Netherlands

Nick Beglinger
Nick Beglinger

Switzerland

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Radu-Alexandru Grigorescu

Romania

The International Organisation

The organisation Citizens' Climate Lobby, CCL, was founded in the USA in 2007 and now has over 200,000 members word-wide with over 600 groups in 60 countries. CCL is a non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organisation with a focus on policies to combat climate change.

For historical reasons the majority of the membership and activity since creation has been in North America. In recent years the international spread has accelerated with the growing concern about the climate crisis and the need for political solutions with international cooperation.

The organisation has achieved the Guidestar Gold Seal of Transparency 2020 which provides confidence in how money is used within our organisation. Something our European office is committed to uphold. If you would like to contribute towards our work you can donate here:

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