Challenge Europe project

Climate Advocates generate positive effect on the local community in Budapest

At the end of a year, Challenge Europe Climate Advocates decided to give gifts that would contribute to a safer and stronger community and also last for a long time.

Mindful of the bitter cold that sweeps through the streets of Budapest during the festive season, the advocates raised money for sleeping bags to give to the homeless to make the cold they battle every day less life threatening. They were met with enthusiasm and grace, as – for something so habitual to us as a warm night – this gesture will help to deflect the winter’s worst from this vulnerable group.

On a lighter note, the advocates also decided to adopt a 10 year old penguin at the Hungarian zoo. This means that they contribute money towards maintaining a better living environment but they also become responsible for more general care and attention and will attend parents’ days organised by the zoo. This will keep them up to date about how their new charge is doing. The penguin’s name is Phillip – just perfect for a 10 year old mother of several – and shows the advocates’ openness on many issues like transcending gender expectancies for example.

Lessening the impact of food production on the environment, convenience and good cooking were at the forefront of the Swedish Climate Advocates’ minds when they devised a new online service, Majas matverkstad to help people cook sustainably every day.