Active new members of Climate Grandparents in Finland

Active new members of Climate Grandparents in Finland

By Sirpa Peltari and Päivi Härkönen Over the past year, the number of members of the Finnish Climate Grandparents has grown. We are pleased that new local groups have been established in four cities: Turku, Hämeenlinna, Joensuu and a group just started in Tampere....
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...