"European citizens called for the #EUClimatePact.

They steered the process, and the Pact Ambassadors are at the forefront," says @TimmermansEU.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620774540841455617

.@TimmermansEU: "I want to say we express our full solidarity with the people of #Ukraine.

They are committed to European values, and that includes tackling the climate crisis."

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620774940437000192

.@TimmermansEU: "Climate policy is for *everyone,* especially the people who have nowhere left to go.

We need to make sure they have good jobs, education, well-insulated houses, green transport.

The social crisis and the climate crisis are two sides of the same coin"

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620775598556852225

Welcome to the stage #EUClimatePact Ambassadors, who will be showcasing their actions to fuel the green transition.

🟢@FKoprcina from Croatia
🟢@RadaBoneva from Bulgaria
🟢Anu Harkki from Finland

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620776580065943553

.@FKoprcina asks @timmermans how we'll secure the resources for the green transition.

🗣️"We need to invest in #cleantech. Most importantly, we need to repair and recycle old tech, which reduces remand for critical materials. We need partners around the world."

#circulareconomy

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620778124458999809

.@RadaBoneva:

"It's never to late to change and to educate yourself.

We can all make changes to live a more climate and environmentally-friendly lifestyle."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620780886278172673

.@RadaBoneva asks @TimmermansEU how is the EU tackle greenwashing and encourage greater transparency?

🗣️We need legislation against making false claims and make sure there's a punishment for those who do, he says.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620781299308068864

.@TimmermansEU: "Consumers want more sustainable products. We need to take them seriously.

We need to work with producers. We need to work on packaging. There should be clear guidelines on what's sustainable and what's not."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620781759871975426

Anu Harkki from Activist Grannies in 🇫🇮:

"Lots of people have a false understanding about climate change and don't truly understand what will come if we don't change our lifestyle and mindset.

Grannies like me see we need change for future generations. We're working for it."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620784040168275969

Anu Harkki to @TimmermansEU: "The forest-based industry in 🇫🇮 is strong. What would you say to our politicians about state-owned forests."

🗣️His reply: "Listen to your scientists. You don't need my word - take their word seriously and listen to their advice."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620786184317460480

.@TimmermansEU "I am a grandfather, but I am also part of the community of leaders - always looking to the next immediate step.

Grandparents can look back and forward. And young people look forward to the future.

Let's strengthen that alliance for climate action."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620787268897370113

Welcome back!

Our next panel is on how cities, communities, cities and regions team up for climate action.

With @KTutto, @mortenthorsby, @AJJJanssen and Marta Fandlová.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620795643055996929

.@KTutto: "We need citizens to take climate action and then they will vote for climate friendly-politics"

@mortenthorsby: "Football is a cross-cutting phenomenon. If we engage the football community, we can take on the climate crisis. It's why I founded @weplaygreen."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620798018546204672

.@AJJJanssen: "We must engage with people from all regions. We need to acknowledge what they're already doing, and explain there's more support available."

Marta Fandlová: "We want to spread the knowledge that everyone can be a climate activist - and social media is helping."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620802883200626688

Next panel:

Rising from the crises: How can we work together to keep up hope and step-up action?

🟢@claraeugenia27
🟢 @terzibus
🟢 Li An Phoa M
🟢 @anikadafert

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620805973433798657

.@claraeugenia27: "There's lots of climate action happening, but we all need a push from legislation."

.@terzibus: "We have been stuck in a cycle of blame for tackling climate change. The positive spark has been people - consumers, voters, employees - who want sustainability."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620807406606499840

.@anikadafert: "People can help tackle the climate crisis. Their actions can help reduce sea-level rise and lower global temperatures."

Li An Phoa: "My local river wasn't drinkable - and this was normalised. Let's use this as our compass for change, for a healthy environment."

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620809775335497728

That's a wrap🎬

Huge thank you to @TimmermansEU, our speakers, #EUClimatePact ambassadors, & fantastic moderator @HajarYagkoubi.

And finally YOU, our online audience!

We close on a high, with many people inspired and hopeful for the future. Let's take climate action together!

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1620816174606077953

@EUClimateAction You can keep 1.5°C in sight but soon it will be in the rear-view mirror.