Empowering local climate action across Europe
Climate Hubs are Climate Reality Leaders-driven groups taking meaningful climate action in their communities cities — supported by The Climate Reality Project Europe and to a global movement of more than 4.5 million people and a grassroots network of trained Climate Reality Leaders.
Each Hub is:
- City-based
- Self-governing and democratic
- Open to all backgrounds & experience levels, based on its Climate Hubs’ Code of Conduct
- Supported by Regional Organizers and other Branch staff.
Hubs are grassroots, flexible, and designed for real impact.
Our Impact Areas
We believe that local action strengthens global impact by creating a ripple effect from neighbourhoods to nations.
Climate Hubs connect local action to Climate Reality’s global campaigns:
Emissions Reduction
clean energy, sustainable transport, local climate plans
Fossil-Free Finance
pushing banks and governments toward fair climate-neutral solutions
International Cooperation
strengthening community pressure for ambitious climate goals
The Climate Hubs model was created to decentralize leadership, support collaboration, and accelerate community-driven climate action
Local Leadership
Hub Leads, Co-Leads, and Team Leaders organize meetings, projects, and partnerships
Democratic, Inclusive Structure
Hubs choose priorities collectively and welcome members from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience
Guided Autonomy
Hubs decide their own activities while receiving support from Regional Organizers and the European Branch
Aligned With Climate Reality Mission
Hubs use Climate Reality resources, trainings, and toolkits to connect local action to a global movement
What Climate Hubs Do
Community Engagement
Workshops, meetups, Climate Café events, local walks, visioning sessions.
Local Advocacy
Meetings with city officials, reviewing climate plans, petitions, municipal campaigns.
Skills & Leadership Development
Peer learning, climate communication training, planning sessions, project incubation.
Campaigning & Awareness
Digital actions, storytelling, climate and social campaigns aligned with Climate Reality Europe initiatives.
Partnerships & Outreach
Co-organizing events, joining coalitions, bringing diverse groups together.
How to Start a Climate Hub
Starting a Hub is simple and collaborative.
A new group needs at least:
- Hub Lead (trained Climate Reality Leader)
- Co-Lead (trained Climate Reality Leader)
- Two additional members with consent to join the Hub
- 1. Form your Core Team: Gather 4 committed members
- 2. Submit the Online Application: Share basic information about your team and priorities
- 3. Application Review: If multiple applications arise in the same city, the Branch coordinates a democratic selection process
- 4. Sign the Hub Agreement & Receive Resources: Includes the Hub Starter Pack and access to the Hub logo.
- 5. Kick Off Your First Meeting: After approval and onboarding, your Hub appears on our map for others to join.