Press release:
European Grandparents for Climate Meet in Oslo
Oslo, Norway – European Grandparents for Climate gathered in Oslo at the invitation of their member organization Bestforeldrenes of Norway to strengthen their network, exchange information and back the Norwegian grandparent organization in its climate campaign ahead of the national elections.
Delegates from across Europe met to share strategies and strengthen their cohesion and unity. They stressed the moral duty of older generations to support the younger generations in their fight for climate justice.”
The gathering aimed to boost the visibility of Norwegian Grandparents for Climate as they fight for a climate-friendly vote in the upcoming elections.
“Grandparents have a clear message: we want bold action now to phase out coal, oil and gas,” says Godela von Kirchbach “Our actions now influences thousands of years in the future and many, many generations to come.“ European Grandparents for Climate is a coalition of senior citizens’ groups across the continent, united in demanding ambitious climate policies and intergenerational justice.”