British Council
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
Home News Advocates' study visit to Upper Austria

Advocates' study visit to Upper Austria

Advocates' study visit to Upper Austria

PDF Print E-mail
Font Size Larger Font Smaller Font

This two day trip from 21 to 23 November gathered Challenge Europe participants from Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland and Ukraine. The program was designed to give them an overview of a wide range of climate friendly solutions applied in one of the most climate friendly regions in Europe. They visited a photovoltaic system in Linz, a wind power plant, a biogas plant and a passive house in Freisadt and a biomass heating plant by the beautiful monastery in Kremsmünster. Their last stop was the bicycle-friendly town of Traun. In the evening the advocates got the chance to discuss their challenges and share ideas. They all felt that the group from across Europe is passionate about the project, composed of friendly and intelligent individuals.

A Group photo from Linz

A Group photo from Linz

 

About Challenge Europe

Featured Advocates

Greece


Sotiris Skouloudis - After completing his studies in journalism, he pursued a job with an environmental magazine, of which he is now editor-in-chief. This is an achievement that he is very proud of, as it has given him the opportunity to combine his ability to communicate with his passion for the environment. Now, his greatest personal and professional ambition is to improve the amount and the quality of information that Greek citizens are receiving on the environment. If such a thing were achieved, it would turn the discussion on the environment into a central public issue and oblige political and private stakeholders to face the issue in a more serious and urgent manner.

Climate Change

We are working to strengthen networks and relationships among decision makers, influencers and future leaders worldwide to tackle climate change.

Read more

rssfeed.gif

 

Advocate login

Challenge Europe Video

  		•
    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.
    Views: 87
    0 ratings
    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
    Views: 302
    2 ratings
    Time: 04:06 More in Nonprofits & Activism
  		•
    Find an answer to what the Climate Advocates are trying to achieve. Video Courtesy of RTV Slovenia
    Views: 129
    0 ratings
    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.
    Views: 308
    2 ratings
    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.
    Views: 23
    0 ratings
    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.
    Views: 18
    0 ratings
    Time: 05:39 More in Education

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland)
Our privacy and copyright statements.
Our Freedom of Information Publications Scheme
Our Equal opportunity and diversity policy