Our opinion on the new European Arctic Policy

Our opinion on the new European Arctic Policy

The European Commission’s renewed engagement with Arctic policy arrives at a critical juncture. The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the global average, triggering cascading consequences that reach far beyond its shores — disrupting global weather...
Grandparents and Grandchildren’s common action in Norway

Grandparents and Grandchildren’s common action in Norway

Our Norwegian member organization, together with the Children’s Climate Panel sent a letter to the Norwegian Government, calling to participate in an upcoming (April 2026) meeting in Colombia about just transition away from fossil fuels. We publish this letter...
Dutch Climate Chair offered to the Mayor in the City of Arnhem

Dutch Climate Chair offered to the Mayor in the City of Arnhem

The Climate Chair and Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch, surrounded by the grandchildren, vice-mayors and councillors. They are all proud of this newest monument for the Arnhem City Hall. (Photo by Jeroen Lauran) By Jaap Huurman The Climate Chair of Arnhem, about which was...
Recruiting new members in Denmark

Recruiting new members in Denmark

Mid-February we posted a News item about co-operation between Flemisch Grandparents for Climate and other organizations of seniors. Here is another example of how such co-operation can create more visibility. By Bolette Brødsgaard On January 17 2026 more than 2700...
Belgian Grandparents talk to politicians about Climate Alarm

Belgian Grandparents talk to politicians about Climate Alarm

By Wim Aerts In 2025, the Grandparents for Climate in Flanders held climate conversations with more than 300 local groups from various senior citizens’ associations. These conversations were accompanied by a range of activities, such as a comedy performance, a quiz, a...