Author: Klara Butz, Finance Campaigner at The Climate Reality Project Europe Spring is coming to an end, and so is the season of shareholder meetings. These annual general meetings (AGMs) are like corporate birthday parties: companies host their own events, applaud themselves for the profits they’ve made, and get cheered on by shareholders eager for dividends. But as you might know, campaigners like me love to crash these fossil-fueled champagne parties. We bring reality back

With the vibrant energy of the 2025 Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training in Paris still living in us a few weeks after, we look back with immense pride at that transformative weekend. Over 800 climate advocates from across Europe and beyond gathered in Paris to honor the 10th anniversary of the historic Paris Agreement - and to forge the next chapter in our fight for a livable future. Group photo with Al Gore and the over 800 participants of the Climate Reality Leadershi

Last year, Climate Reality’s network in Europe saw incredible growth, with the Rome Training bringing nearly 1,000 new Climate Reality Leaders into the movement. This year, the momentum continues with the Paris Training, further expanding our reach and strengthening local climate leadership. As we work toward our goal of reaching 100,000 Climate Reality Leaders by 2030, we need a structure that allows more Leaders to engage, take ownership, and drive impact in their communiti

The fight against the UK’s largest undeveloped oil field, Rosebank, has reached a pivotal moment: the Scottish Court has ruled that its approval by the previous UK government , was unlawful. This landmark decision is not just a legal victory—it’s a significant step in the fight for a sustainable future, setting a powerful precedent for ending new oil and gas developments. 📸 Edinburgh Rally, day one of the three-day court case, 12 Nov 2024, with the #StopRosebank coalition. W

Polish version below | Wersja w języku polskim znajduje się niżej. Katowice, once the heart of Poland’s coal industry, has officially joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), becoming part of a global network of cities and regions committed to phasing out coal. This historic step marks a significant milestone in the city’s energy transition and its commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future. The decision was shaped by years of work on just transition policies, wit

Katowice’s decision to join the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is a monumental step for the Silesia region , marking a shift from its coal-dependent past to a sustainable future. This achievement stems not only from local government initiatives but also from years of dedicated work by Climate Reality Leaders, with Patryk Białas' (Volunteer Coordinator for Poland) leadership, who have tirelessly advocated for a just energy transition. Their efforts have included consultin

Author: Klara Butz, Finance Campaigner at the Climate Reality Project Europe & Urgewald In preparation for Trump's inauguration, major US banks have decided to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The NZBA is a voluntary initiative launched by the UN in 2021 with over 130 international member banks. From now on, the alliance will have to continue without the US banks JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Since the launch