Increasing the impact - through Amplifier Cities.
Welcome
The ambition within our project is to spread our impact across Europe and beyond, to other cities wanting to lead the way in shifting minds, policies and consumption patterns - so called Amplifier Cities. Building on the work of the Lighthouse Cities, they represent a broader coalition of local governments promoting the uptake of sustainable lifestyle challenges by their citizens by:
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Enhancing the reach of Climate Campaigners,
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Benefiting from state of the art research into sustainable behavior change,
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Exchanging knowledge among peers implementing sustainable lifestyle challenges,
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Contributing to the development of the largest app dedicated to effective sustainable lifestyle challenges.
Amplifier Cities come in many sizes and represent a diverse range of regional, cultural, and demographic contexts. Local governments from any continent are welcome. This is a great opportunity to engage with citizens, and to drive change on the climate crisis in your region!
If you’re a city representative, read more about the initiative or apply directly here.
We’ll be reviewing applications continuously until 2023 and then start a regular program of monthly workshops and exchanges on topics of sustainable lifestyle challenges, using the app effectively, best practices between Lighthouse Cities (e.g.: Dublin, Grenoble, Lahti, Linz, Malmö, Milan, Skopelos, Vilnius) and Amplifier Cities, etc.
For more information, you’re also free to reach out to the Amplifier City initiative leads: Ricardo (ricardo.silva@ecolise.eu) and Sophie (sophie.callahan@iclei.org).
Alonissos
Alonissos is a small island located in the North Sporades, Thessaly, Greece. A unique combination of lush green surrounded by the deep blue our island constitutes an ecofriendly paradise commited to sustainable development and environmental protection. The local population is 3000 pernament residents which triples during the summer season with visitors. Alonissos is the center of one of the largest Marine Protected Areas in Europe the National Marine Park of Northern Sporades that houses the largest population of the endangered species of the monk seal Monachus Monachus.
Riihimäki
Riihimäki is a small town in southern Finland. Riihimäki is especially known for robotics and culture. Riihimäki is a true 15-minute city: over 90% of citizens live less than 3 kilometers distance from the central railway station and city centre.
Graz
The City of Graz launched a comprehensive climate protection plan process in November 2020. This aims to initiate and promote a strategically guided implementation of climate protection measures in parallel to already existing concepts of climate change adaptation, in all areas of life in Graz. What's most important, your contribution is needed!
Galway
With 80,000 inhabitants, a diverse range of residents, businesses and students. Galway has an active community engagement and is ready to contribute!
Kristiansand
Kristiansand is a city and municipality in the south of Norway, with 114 000 citizens. Kristiansand is the 6th biggest municipality in Norway. Kristiansand is considered the capital of Southern Norway and the heart of the Agder region. Kristiansand is known for being bicycle-friendly, with short distances from residential areas to the city center and a good network of pedestrian and cycle paths.
Bergamo
In November 2021, Bergamo approved their Climate Transition Strategy, in which they included actions currently being implemented for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Additionally, as part of the Circular City Advisory (CCA) programme, coordinated by Circular City Centre (C3), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Circle Economy, Bergamo is getting dedicated, one-on-one support to cities looking to accelerate their transition towards a circular economy. As an Amplifier City, Bergamo will endeavour to integrate all the benefits offered by the Campaigners project into all our active environmental/ecological/climate programmes and plans.
Skiathos
Skiathos is the most cosmopolitan island in the Northern Sporades and a true paradise on earth, with lush pine forests and crystal-clear azure waters. The island is picturesque, unspoilt and blessed with more than 60 beautiful crystal-clear waters and beaches. The most famous one is Koukounaries, considered the third most beautiful beach in the Mediterranean. When you add in its bustling nightlife, it is only natural that the island attracts thousands of young visitors every year! To respond to the challenges of human activities and unplanned management of tourism development, Skiathos is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals and is engaging in promoting and escalating sustainable tourism development.
Haan
Haan is pursuing the pathway to become a carbon-neutral city in 2045, thanks to its sustainability strategy and our climate mitigation concept.
Porvoon Kaupunki
With about 51 000 inhabitants, Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. The city is one of the most photographed national landscapes in Finland and surrounded by a beautiful National Urban Park that stretches over the whole river valley. Porvoo provides information on sustainable lifestyles on our websites, as well as the opportunity for the citizens to enrol in the sustainable lifestyle accelerator.
