Want to travel, collaborate, and tackle climate challenges? We have a great opportunity for you! ✈️
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Application deadline: 25 April 2025 25 April 2025 25 April 2025
- Travel abroad – Participate in 2-3 fully-funded trips with our international mobility programme.
- Become a CLYMACT Ambassador – Represent your community in sustainability discussions.
- Work with local governments – Help shape urban climate solutions for Zuglo Municipality
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Are you passionate and knowledgeable about ANY of these topics?
Sustainable Mobility
Sustainable Mobility
How can we have eco-friendly transportation solutions that reduce urban carbon footprints?
Energy Poverty
Energy Poverty
Is it possible to address challenges that prevent having affordable and sustainable energy access?
Food Waste Prevention
Food Waste Reduction
How can we reduce food waste to improve access to nutritious and sustainable food for all?
Biowaste Reduction & Composting
Biowaste Reduction & Composting
How can we minimise food and organic waste, preventing unnecessary loss of biodegradable materials, whilst promoting composting?
Urban Waste Management
Urban Waste Management
How can we improve innovating waste reduction and recycling strategies in urban settings?
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9 April 2025
Wednesday, 6pm
25 April 2025
Friday
26 April 2025
Saturday
Workshop at Zuglo
Requirement: A completed application. The agenda will be shared with all applicants.
30 April 2025
Wednesday
Results Communicated
We will select max 20 participants.
2-5 June 2025
Mon - Thurs
Trip to Spain
Focus: Sustainable Mobility
Sept 2025
Trip to Greece
Focus: Energy Poverty
Dec 2025
Trip to Italy
Focus: Food Waste Prevention
March 2026
Trip to Spain
Focus: Urban Waste Management
May 2026
Hosting in Hungary
Focus: Food Waste
Sept 2026
Trip to Croatia
Focus: Urban Waste Management
Our Ideal Candidate
- Aged 18-30, based in Hungary with a valid citizenship or permit.
- Passionate about climate action and sustainability.
- Lifelong learner and ready to engage in workshops, exchanges, and advocacy.
- Open to collaboration with governments, youth networks, and diverse cultures.
- Action-oriented to drive real solutions in their community.
- Skilled in content creation for climate awareness, or willing to learn.
- Willing to commit to this project for 18 months (involves online or hybrid meetings for knowledge sharing, brainstorming and trip preparations, even when not travelling).
PROJECT GOALS - PROJECT GOALS - PROJECT GOALS - PROJECT
Clymact Goals
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Empower Youth for Climate Leadership
- Provide young people with the knowledge, skills, and international experience to become active changemakers in urban sustainability.
- Select and train CLYMACT Ambassadors who will represent their communities in international exchanges, policy discussions, and local sustainability initiatives.
Foster Local & International Collaboration
- Strengthen cooperation between youth and local governments to co-develop climate policies and solutions.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing between municipalities from Hungary, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Croatia.
- Organize international events and workshops that allow youth to contribute to real-world urban climate strategies.
Address Key Urban Sustainability Challenges
We focus on the following thematic areas:
- Sustainable Mobility
- Energy Poverty
- Food Waste Prevention
- Biowaste Reduction and Composting
- Urban Waste Management
Enhance Policy Impact & Youth Participation in Governance
- Integrate youth-driven insights into Zugló’s Sustainability Strategy (SECAP).
- Facilitate discussions that connect young leaders with policymakers to ensure their voices are heard in climate decision-making.
- Develop final recommendations based on project learnings to inform local and EU-level sustainability strategies.
Ensure Long-Term Engagement & Community Impact
- Engage youth through social media campaigns, digital collaboration tools, and interactive workshops.
- Support continuous mentorship and learning opportunities for young participants beyond the project’s duration.
- Build a strong, engaged community of young sustainability leaders who will continue driving climate action in their cities.
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BENEFITS - BENEFITS - BENEFITS - BENEFITS - BENEFITS - BENEFITS -
Fully Funded Travel
Join 2-3 international trips to collaborate on climate action.
Climate Leadership
Work with local governments to influence sustainability policies.
Exclusive Training
Gain advocacy, leadership, and sustainability skills in expert-led workshops.
Create Local Impact
Develop real projects that improve sustainability in your city.
Global Networking
Connect with youth leaders, policymakers, and experts across Europe.
Boost Your Career
Gain experience in international relations, climate policy, and project coordination.
Recognition & Certification
Earn a certificate showcasing your contribution to climate action.
Join a Youth Movement
Be part of a growing network of changemakers driving urban sustainability
PARTNERS - PARTNERS - PARTNERS - PARTNERS - PARTNERS
Consortium
The consortium partners are Unione Reno Galliera (Italy), Zugló Municipality (Hungary), Municipality of Križevci (Croatia), Municipality of Vilanova i la Geltrú (Spain), and Municipality of Alexandroupolis (Greece).
Disclaimer
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Local partners and project implementers in Hungary:
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Clymact Project Team
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Youth Expert
Youth Expert
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Frequently Asked Questions:
General Information
The CLYMACT (Creating Local Youth and Municipalities’ Alliances for Climate Action) project is an EU-funded initiative focused on empowering youth and municipalities to collaboratively address urban climate challenges. It is bringing together municipalities from Hungary, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Croatia for knowledge exchange and best-practice sharing. On a local level in Hungary, this project is being implemented by the Zugló Municipality (Budapest, District 14), the GiLE Foundation, and the United Nations Youth Delegate Programme of Hungary.
The project targets sustainable mobility, energy poverty, food security, urban waste management, and climate resilience.
The entire project is running for two years. However, the participation of Clymact Ambassadors is ~18 months. Overall, the project includes youth selection, capacity-building workshops, international exchanges, community engagement campaigns, and policy recommendation development.
By empowering young leaders to work with municipalities, the project fosters community-driven solutions, raises awareness, and supports long-term urban sustainability.
Through capacity-building, policy recommendations, and knowledge exchange, the project aims to scale and replicate successful initiatives across different urban contexts.
Application Process
The application process includes:
- Filling out an application form (including contact details and a short 2-minute video answering key questions).
- Attending a mandatory workshop in April to be considered for selection.
No prior experience is needed. If you are 18-30 years old, passionate about climate action, and committed to co-developing solutions, you are welcome to apply!
Yes, every nationality is welcome. However, international applicants must hold a valid residence permit in Hungary and reside in Hungary for the duration of the project.
The project is fully funded by the European Union, and no fees are required from participants (this includes no application fee).
Training & Engagement
Participants will attend workshops covering the six sustainability topics and will be briefed by the managing team before every international trip.
- One full-day workshop in April.
- Additional pre- and post-trip online briefings for selected participants.
Yes! Participants will:
- Be highlighted on social media throughout the project.
- Receive an official certificate at the end of the program.
International Travel & Logistics
Each trip is typically 3-4 days long..
Yes, all travel and accommodation costs are fully covered by the project.
No relocation is required, and selected participants don’t have to travel for every trip. Each selected participant will be invited to join 2–3 international exchanges during the entire project. We will do our best to match you with your preferred countries and topics of interest, based on the focus area of each trip.
- Out of the 10-12 participants selected, 5-6 will travel per exchange.
- Each participant will attend 2-3 fully funded trips out of the six planned exchanges
No, the project is fully conducted in English. No additional language skills are required.
People aged 18-30 can participate by going through the application process. The application link can be found on the website.
By empowering young leaders to work with municipalities, the project fosters community-driven solutions, raises awareness, and supports long-term urban sustainability.
No, there is no need for previous experience required to join. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and have a passion for climate action and a commitment to co-develop local solutions and influence decision-making.
The application process includes an application form, where you will have to provide contact information and upload a short video (2 minutes) answering the required questions. Later in the application process, you will have to join a mandatory workshop to be considered a candidate for being a CLYMACT Ambassador.
The participants will have to commit to one full-day workshop in April, and 4-6 hours every month if they are traveling for content creation and briefings.
There is one full-day workshop in April. Later on, there will be online pre and post-briefings held for the departing participants.
A Miro board will be established after the project launch for participants to stay connected with each other and the project management team.
The accepted participants for the project will be updated regularly through the relevant communications channels.
Participants may be required to sign agreements related to project participation and ethical guidelines.
Absolutely. Through mentorship, networking, and hands-on experience, participants can develop valuable skills for future careers.
Expectations & Commitments
- One full-day workshop in April.
- 4-6 hours per month for content creation, briefings, and project engagement (for traveling participants).
Yes, a Miro board will be created after the project launch to keep participants connected with each other and the project management team.
Accepted participants will receive regular updates through official communication channels.
Additional Considerations
Participants may be required to sign commitment agreements related to project participation and ethical guidelines.
Absolutely! Through:
- Mentorship and networking opportunities
- Hands-on experience in climate action
- International exposure and collaboration
Participants can develop valuable skills for future careers in sustainability, policymaking, and international relations.
