Our Community

Our volunteer Climate Reality Leaders catalyze action in response to the climate crisis by means of presentations, personal outreach, dynamic digital initiatives, and inspirational events. Their goal is to influence the political narrative in order to make the Paris Agreement a reality.

Climate Reality Leaders come from various backgrounds, from high school students to top business managers. They form a dynamic group of world-changers who are shaping the conversation on climate everywhere, from the family dinner table to international summits. Together, they are building a 21st-century movement for solutions.

Our Network in Numbers

47 141

Climate Reality Leaders (trained activists) worldwide

3 823

Climate Reality Leaders (trained activists) in Europe

Climate Reality Leadership Corps trainings worldwide

Climate Reality Leadership Corps trainings in Europe

Meet the Team

As well as supporting Climate Reality Leaders on the ground and catalyzing action, the Branch staff actively promote European policy efforts together with partner organisations.

Branch Manager

Gosia Rychlik

Gosia is experienced in the development and implementation of digital marketing & communication strategies, corporate social responsibility strategies, and internal change management processes. She gained experience in corporate, start-up, and non-profit sectors, which gives her a unique and rich perspective on various types of organisations, ways of working, and objectives.

Additionally, she is a member of youth leadership and social impact organizations: Global Shapers (World Economic Forum), One Young World, and V4SDG (sustainability professionals in the Visegrad region).

Program & Engagement Manager

Jessica Besch

Jessica has previously worked for the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens in Vienna, where she coordinated a webinar series on climate justice and scholarship program focusing on the implementation of community projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. As an active member of Women in International Security Austria, Jessica is interested in the intersections of peacebuilding, security and climate change, and is running a mentorship program for young women from OSCE countries.

Volunteer National & Regional Coordinators in Europe

Volunteer national/regional coordinators support the most active national/regional teams in Europe. Coordinators devote their time and energy, as well as their experience and skills, to engaging with selected programs and assisting active Climate Leaders.