REWARDING SUSTAINABLE IDEAS & SOLUTIONS. FOR A GREENER FUTURE.
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Climate Change Summit awards aims to identify, feature, and reward the best sustainability ideas in the region. It’s time for practical solutions to take center stage.
Climate Change Summit Awards spotlights and celebrates innovative and practical solutions to climate challenges submitted by young people (under 30), NGOs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Central and Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Republic of Moldova).
The awards ceremony, held during the Climate Change Summit on October 15, 2024, rewards winners not only with grant funding totalling 12.000 €, but also with invaluable exposure and contributions from the audience.
*Solutions reimagining the way we produce and consume energy, enhancing sustainable mobility and fostering green construction practices
*Projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy sources
*Initiatives that make transportation more sustainable, reducing the ecological footprint of vehicles and infrastructure
*Innovations that incorporate sustainable materials, energy-efficient designs, and minimize environmental impact in construction
*Projects that challenge the traditional “take-make-dispose” model, focusing instead on creating a closed-loop system
*Innovative business models, waste management solutions and product designs that extend the lifecycle, increase resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
*Projects addressing sustainable practices in food production, distribution, and consumption
*Submissions that showcase innovations in regenerative agriculture, urban farming, precision agriculture and sustainable aquaculture
*Initiatives that reduce food waste, improve food security and support the transition to more sustainable diets.
*Initiatives and projects dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of environmental issues among diverse audiences
*Innovative approaches to environmental education that utilize technology, citizen science, and experiential learning
*Educational content and activities designed to equip individuals with green skills
*Projects focused on the protection, restoration and sustainable management of natural habitats and species
*Efforts enhancing ecosystem resilience, promote the conservation of endangered species and restore degraded landscapes.
A special category for CEE countries submissions (Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia and The Republic of Moldova)
Get started: Receive grant funding to jumpstart your eco-friendly idea.
Expand your reach: Present your project on stage to over 500 people live and more than 800,000 online, including investors and environmental leaders.
Community support: Win non-financial resources like consulting or advertising, offered by the audience to help grow your idea.
Join and learn: Become part of a network passionate about making a real environmental impact.
Showcase your work: Be featured in a report highlighting sustainable solutions across CEE, gaining regional recognition.
Pitch your solution: Present your initiative to a large audience offline and online, opening doors to potential support and collaborations.
Win resources: Beyond visibility, gain practical support from the audience, such as office space or media coverage, to boost your project.
Connect and grow: Meet like-minded businesses and potential partners who can help take your sustainability efforts to the next level.
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Darko is currently a LIFE programme project advisor at Croatia’s National Contact Point, within the…
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Anton Yarotsky, a farmer from Ukraine, transitioned to regenerative agriculture to make his own business…
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Sorin Cebotari is an experienced climate professional who has been working in the past 9…
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An informal opportunity for participants to meet and greet each other over coffee before the session begins.
Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions
Ramona Chiriac, Head of the European Commission Representation in Romania
Ana-Maria Pălăduș, Vice President, REPER21, National Coordinator for the EU Climate Pact in Romania
In this session, each participant will have the opportunity to introduce themselves briefly, sharing their role, the organization they represent, and their key areas of focus related to climate action and sustainability. This session is designed to give attendees a better understanding of who is present and to start identifying potential points of collaboration.
This interactive segment will guide participants through structured networking exercises, encouraging meaningful exchanges and collaboration opportunities. Activities will include:
These activities are designed to help attendees make impactful connections in a short amount of time and foster potential long-term partnerships.
A relaxed networking lunch where participants can continue their conversations and deepen connections made during the morning sessions.
Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions
Philippe Gabulon, CEO Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Alexandru Mihai Ghigiu, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office
Elena Cargnello, Chair of the ESG Committee, Cogenio
Florin Spătaru, State Counselor in the Prime Minister’s Office
Andrei Gurin, Team Lead, Sustainable Finance Unit, DG FISMA, European Commission
Aleksandra Palinska, Executive Director, Eurosif
Theresa Spandel, Senior Analyst, CLIMATE & COMPANY
Rep. BRD
Alexander Stevens, CEO, Greenomy
Fenya Sourla, Co-founder and COO, Dataphoria
Kaisa Karjalainen, Director, Mission Zero Academy
Ioana Botezatu, Head of CSR, Romania & India, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Raluca Mocanu, Sustainability Leader, IKEA România
Boualem Saidi, Country Group Head (Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova), Bayer
Corina Dospinoiu, Sustainability Director, Auchan România
Room 1: Legislation
Room 2: How to make Sustainable Financing work (workshop led by Theresa Spandel, on implementation of the CSRD)
Room 3: ESG Measurement and Reporting in Practice (session led by Alexander Stevens)