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Challenge Europe is a British Council project that brings together ambitious young people who want to make a lasting impact on climate change. It provides a platform to develop innovative and practical solutions to reduce carbon use. Challenge Europe

Ben Jewell

Ben Jewell

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Ben works both as a fundraiser for (RSPB), and in sustainable development for the North East region. In his spare time he's an actor & presenter. His work is driven by a belief that the natural environment is vital for all of us, but that it is undervalued in our society.  Ben’s friends and family would describe him as a passionate communicator, a funny and charming speaker, who can be both challenging and motivating. He is very interested in the role the arts can play in mass communication.  He believes the arts can be used to reach people on an emotional level where science has previously struggled. He would like to increase public awareness of climate change issues and wants to use communication to help build an atmosphere of urgency and change on carbon and peak oil.”

 

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Michal Brennek - He is a candidate for a doctor's degree at the Geography and Regional Studies Department of Warsaw University where he carries out integrated research into the natural environment and the relationship between the man and the environment in particular. So far he has co-operated with a number of NGOs, including the British Council, on climate change related projects. MichaƂ thinks climate change is one of the most significant challenges that face humankind. Unfortunately, the problem is complex which is the reason why there are a lot of personal opinions and emotions and few concrete facts and real actions. His credo is: Firstly, you can change the world! Secondly, it requires a lot of effort. A change can be made through co-operation only, so the more contacts you have with people and institutions not related with the project the better it is for the project.  

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  • Maher Nasser, Director of the UN Information Service, invited Climate Advocates to submit their 'Jezersko Principles for Climate Action to the UN competition 'What would you say to to world leaders?' UK Climate Advocate Jane Burston responded to this request by recording a short video about most important principles from the Climate Camp: binding emissions targets, an alternative to GDP, a fair deal for developing countries and accountability for delivering on agreements made at Copenhagen.
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    Time: 02:05 More in News & Politics
  • The British Council in Slovenia organised an international climate camp in Jezersko where young Climate Advocates from Great Britain, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Slovenia and Turkey formulated the Jezersko Principles for Climate Action, which they would like to see addressed by the world at COP 15 and beyond. More: http://challengeeurope.britishcouncil.org Production: http://s12.si
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    Time: 04:06 More in Nonprofits & Activism
  • Find an answer to what the Climate Advocates are trying to achieve. Video Courtesy of RTV Slovenia
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    Time: 02:49 More in Nonprofits & Activism
  • The Challenge is a three year campaign that aspires to make a definite and lasting impact on the climate change debate, and is ambitious in its aim to accelerate change to a Low Carbon Future.
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    Time: 04:33 More in Education
  • Interview with President of Slovenia, Dr. Danilo Türk. 10 September 2009. Video Courtesy of: Radio Television Slovenia and the Office of the President of the Republic of Slovenia.
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    Time: 06:26 More in Education
  • Interview with President of Slovenia, Dr. Danilo Türk. 10 September 2009. Video Courtesy of: Radio Television Slovenia and the Office of the President of the Republic of Slovenia.
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    Time: 05:39 More in Education