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We are Climate Campaigners.

Climate change is the challenge of our time. While policymakers, corporations and other institutions of power have a responsibility to act, solving climate change will require society as a whole to come together. **We, the citizens, can be part of that solution**, and drive the change towards a clean, sustainable future.

**Welcome to the project site of Climate Campaigners.** Uniting science institutes, cities and municipalities, civil society organizations and digital entrepreneurs, we provide a global climate action tool, integrating social science research insights and policy support with grassroots action. 

On this site, you will be able to read more about our project and its campaign, access our reports and publications, and get to know the partners and cities that co-create this project. 



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In this project, citizens will be empowered to be Climate Campaigners themselves - supported by our Lighthouse Cities. Read more about them here.

Climate action - on the ground.

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Mobility

One of the key challenges for the world in dealing with climate change is how to achieve truly sustainable mobility. In the EU alone, the sector represents 27% of the total emissions, and steadily growing. Read more about mobility in Climate Campaigners here.

Moving into the future.

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Housing

It's time to reimagine how we design, construct and renovate buildings. Whether it's on an industrial and societal scale, or the kind of unit we have the most personal power over - our homes. Read more about housing and domestic energy consumption in Climate Campaigners here.

Home is where the heart is.

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Food

In a sustainable food system, not only are there huge wins from a climate and environmental perspective - health-related, ethical and financial benefits are also there to enjoy. Read more about food in Climate Campaigners here.

You are what you eat.

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Other consumption

As with previous specific categories, consumption in general should take place within the planetary boundaries - and there are many ways we can move closer to such a state. Read more about other consumption patterns in Climate Campaigners here.

Meaningful consumption, across the board.

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Comprehensive Mapping of Individual Behaviour to Anthropogenic GHG Emissions

This report, “Comprehensive mapping of individual behaviour to anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, provides a re-assessment of the database of a survey created in the [ECHOES ](https://echoes-project.eu)project. This assessment is extended for the partner countries that are not included in the ECHOES database (Peru, South Africa, and Azerbaijan) through data obtained from similar national studies or reports. The ECHOES survey and similar existing data for partner countries/cities that the ECHOES survey does not cover provide valuable information concerning the lifestyles, lifestyle choices, and behaviours of citizens in the partner countries and respective Lighthouse Cities.  Analysis of the findings from the ECHOES survey and similar existing data, as well as the analysis of the relevant literature provides significant results and pointers to the relationship between the characteristics and living conditions of citizens and their carbon emitting behaviours. 

Within the context of Climate Campaigners, these results are utilized in order to derive and implement targeted and impactful policies as well as for identifying the possible co-benefits of climate-friendly lifestyle choices and behaviours. Through these results, the potential adverse effects of unintended consequences regarding such choices and behaviours for vulnerable groups can be identified and avoided.  This report provides the country level and city level analysis, a country level comparison of results, a city level comparison of results, and the comparison of country-level and city-level results. The city and country level analysis also include interim conclusions and policy suggestions for the particular countries and cities.  

Through the demands of individuals as customers, and processes that are employed in order to fulfil this demand, individuals’ behaviours and choices directly and indirectly affect carbon emissions. One significant goal of climate change mitigation policies is to influence individuals’ decisions and behaviours in a way to adopt climate-friendly lifestyles and decrease carbon emissions.  Due to its carbon intensity, the current model of global economic growth is not sustainable. Hence, countries need to design their growth strategies and policies through low-carbon action plans. However, it is not straightforward to fulfil this endeavour through the use of technological development, safeguarding sufficient funds, or constructing the necessary infrastructure. The success of climate policies is highly dependent on citizens, and a comprehensive understanding of the carbon-emitting behaviours of individuals, their awareness, and pathways to adopt climate-friendly lifestyles.  

Read more by downloading the report below.

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The primary aim of this analysis is to establish the relationship between citizens’ characteristics and living conditions, and their carbon emitting behaviours.

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Scope of actions to reduce GHG intensity of daily life in Lighthouse Cities

This deliverable report provides a comprehensive analysis of GHG habits in the Lighthouse Cities through the use of two main tools: (1) State-of-the-art literature review on the perspectives, methods, and concepts relevant to climate lifestyles and behaviour change, and (2) Expert Survey that captures the lifestyle-related environmental opportunities and feasible policy actions debated in the Lighthouse Cities.  

Three overarching insights are identified as provisional conclusion:  
- Many factors, dynamics, and parameters can influence and support more environmentally friendly lifestyles and behaviours. However, these are often context and sector-specific and require an understanding of systems of provision, political economies and ecologies, and urban lifestyles, and the variated and uneven experiences of residents within cities.  

- Reviewed literature is diverse, but primarily centred on survey-based research focused on individual behaviours and techno centric approaches. Further research could focus on broadening the reviewed methods, geographic contexts, and disciplines involved.
  
- Lifestyles are not simply a matter of individual choice, but must be understood and addressed across multiple scales (e.g., individual, household, community, city, region), sectors (e.g. transport, energy, waste, food, housing, and water, amongst other), and spheres of influence (e.g. psychological, cultural, political, social, material, economic). 
 
The analysis demonstrates that results of the Climate Campaigners Expert Survey and the literature review are highly consistent. Both analyses found that significant factors affecting lifestyle choices are awareness, sustainable mobility and energy efficiency. Hence, policy formulations in these areas can be utilized as levers to induce behaviour change and adoption of climate-friendly lifestyles.  

Read more by downloading the report below.

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A comprehensive analysis of climate-related habits in our Lighthouse Cities, providing inputs for local and regional policy formulation that can prove valuable also to other cities.

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Project

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One project - one part of the solution.

Our mission

#ClimateCampaigners

The whole consortium behind Climate Campaigners share a similar mission. Backed by the great science that will be produced throughout the course of the project, we work together towards engaging and supporting citizens who want to join in through our campaign, and become #ClimateCampaigners.


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Our Partners

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Our consortium of partners builds the foundation.

The experience and skill in the Climate Campaigners consortium ensures a high level of output throughout the project, in everything from scientific reports to policy recommendations.

To produce this material, and to support the Lighthouse Cities and the project development, we've gathered 10 scientific institutes in and outside Europe, 3 civil society organisations, and 3 consultant enterprises. 

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Website

AUSTRIA

The Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz is a not for profit research organisation located in Austria. 35 researchers currently work at the institute in a multidisciplinary structure of three departments (Energy Economics, Energy Law, and Energy Technology) aiming to gain holistic insights into the issues under investigation. The combination of these core disciplines allows for comprehensive analyses that results in practical, implementable and policy-oriented solutions to the myriad challenges facing the European energy sector.

Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz

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IRELAND

University of Galway ranks among the top 1% of Universities in the world. Our prestigious history spans almost two centuries. Our spectacular location boasts the unique landscape and culture of the west of Ireland. Employing in excess of 2,000 staff with a 17,000 strong student population, University of Galway is a research-led university. Our Sustainability Strategy incorporates 20 key indicators for establishing the University as a top-class green, smart and healthy campus, promotes resource efficiency and instils in graduates and staff the importance of tackling societal challenges.

University of Galway 

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NORWAY

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway’s largest university with more than 40,000 students and more than 7,100 employees. It has an international focus, with headquarters in Trondheim and campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. NTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth that includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities. NTNU is very active in international projects, currently participating in more than a hundred H2020 projects.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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South Africa

The Energy Systems Research Group at the University of Cape Town is a multi-disciplinary group of energy researchers. Our researchers draw on a range of specialisations, from statistical and mathematical modelling through to political economy, and behavioural economics. We combine modelling of energy and economic systems with policy analysis and field-based research, to generate and enhance knowledge of energy systems at sectoral, regional, national and sub-continental scales. Based at the University of Cape Town much of our work is focused on South Africa and the SADC region.

University of Cape Town

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GERMANY

From natural science to social science, from risks to solutions, from 
identifying Planetary Boundaries to managing Global Commons: The Potsdam
 Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) is advancing the frontier 
of integrated research for global sustainability, and for a safe and 
just climate future. A member of the Leibniz Association, the institute 
is based in Potsdam, Brandenburg and connected with the global 
scientific community. Drawing on excellent research, PIK provides 
relevant scientific advice for policy decision-making. The institute’s 
international staff of more than 350 is led by a committed 
interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

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ITALY

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM), founded in 1989, is a non profit, policy-oriented, international research center and a think-tank producing high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary and scientifically sound research on sustainable development. It contributes to the quality of decision-making in public and private spheres through analytical studies, policy advice, scientific dissemination and high-level education. Thanks to its international network, FEEM integrates its research and dissemination activities with those of the best academic institutions and think tanks around the world.

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FINLAND

LUT is a pioneering science university in Finland, bringing together the fields of science and business since 1969. LUT has outstanding feature of successfully integrating expertise in technology and economics. We produce problem solvers, and we provide solutions to global environmental and economic challenges. We focus on demanding topical issues, such as the mitigation of climate change and the continuous availability of clean water and energy. 

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)

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AZERBAIJAN

Baku Engineering University (BEU) is one of the best higher education institutions functions under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. BEU was established on November 8, 2016, with the status of the Public Legal Entity on the base of one private university which it was established in 1993. BEU is situated on a big Campus (20 ha) which is located in the city of Khirdalan. 
Through its four faculties (Engineering Faculty, Architecture and Construction Faculty, Economics and Administrative Faculty and Pedagogy Faculty), BEU prepares engineers on all levels of higher education, execute programmes of higher and additional education in this sphere, and conduct fundamental and applied science research.
BEU is a very active partner university at the Erasmus+ program of European Union within different KA1 agreements and KA2 projects as well as HORIZON 2020 projects with its EU partner universities.

Baku Engineering University (BEU)

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TÜRKIYE

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) is established as the first foundation university in Izmir and in Aegean Region of Türkiye in 2001. IUE initiated energy-related interdisciplinary research and studies in 2011, establishing “Sustainable Energy Division”. Its research focuses on (1) examining the role of energy security in energy policy making, (2) analyzing individual and collective energy choices and social acceptance of energy transitions, and (3) assessing the existing energy and environment policies and targets. Sustainable Energy Division is affiliated with Graduate School of IUE. The division is a member of European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) and e3s joint programme. It is one of the leading member of the Turkish Energy Research community, publishing frequently in high level energy journals and holds an experience of research in numerous European Commission Horizon 2020, including ECHOES, eCREW, EERADATA, CAMPAIGNERS and ENCHANT.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE)

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SWITZERLAND

HEAS AG is a Swiss corporation which carries out high level training, consultancy and research and trading activities in the field of Energy and Sustainable Development in Europe and worldwide. It is a grouping of high level senior energy consultants (engineers, economists and social scientists) with a longstanding industry, consultancy and teaching experience. The particular strength of HEAS consists in solving complex and interdisciplinary issues (technical, economic, (geo)political, environmental, financial, regulatory...) where our mix of high level experts is particularly useful.

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AZERBAIJAN 

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU), founded in 1920, is the first oil-oriented higher education institution of the Caucasus. One of the largest universities of Azerbaijan it has more than 17000 students and approximately 1500 staff. The preparation of specialists at ASOIU is carried out at all three higher education levels through seven faculties and crucial steps have been taken for the synthesis of education and science in the industry. Although the university’s main focus was oil and gas in the past, currently it offers all modern programmes, as well as increasing its involvement in climate change and green energy. ASOIU is very active in international projects, currently participating in Erasmus+ EU programme, as well as HORIZON 2020 projects. 

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University

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EUROPE

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe’s leading NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change. With over 160 member organisations from 35 European countries, representing over 1.700 NGOs and more than 40 million citizens, CAN Europe promotes sustainable climate, energy and development policies throughout Europe.

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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. ICLEI’s European Secretariat works closely with more than 160 city members in over 35 European countries to influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. ICLEI's members and team of experts collaborate through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability. 

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ECOLISE is the European network for community-led initiatives on climate change and sustainability. Members include international networks of community-based initiatives such as the the Global Ecovillage Network (15,000 ecovillages), the Permaculture movement (3 million practitioners globally), ICLEI, the association of local governments for sustainability, Transition Network (representing over 1200 Transition initiatives); national and regional networks; and other specialist bodies engaged in European-level research, training and communications to support community-led action on climate change and sustainability.

ECOLISE

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SB Konzept is a Software Development Company since 1985 with a strong focus on technology-intensive industries and constant focus to detail and Software Development Trends. SB Konzept develops Desktop- / Web-/ Mobile-Apps, Websites e.g. with Content-Management-System Support and Ecommerce Solutions.

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Saints is a communications agency based in Munich. Since 2005 we help brands and institutions creating their unique story and inspiring society. We work across all disciplines – brand, design, story, digital, social. Our challenge: moving business, people and the world forward. For Climate Campaigners, Saints developed the brand design and is responsible for the conception and creative implementation of the Europe-wide campaign.

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GREECE

E3-Modelling is a knowledge-intensive company that provides consulting services based on large-scale empirical modelling of the economy-energy-environment nexus. It owns and operates PRIMES and GEM-E3, two renowned modelling tools used extensively to support major impact assessment studies of the European Commission. For the past 30 years, E3-Modelling has been delivering cutting-edge research and hands-on consulting services to governments, the private sector and international organisations on the design and impact analysis of low- and net-zero emission pathways in the fields of energy, climate, and transport and their implications for macroeconomic growth at European and global levels.

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Lighthouse Cities

At Climate Campaigners, we want to combine great science and advocacy with action on the ground and on social media. This is where our Lighthouse Cities come in. In 14 different cities, brave citizens will explore lifestyle choices that are parts of the solution to climate change, facilitated by the cities and municipalities.

Read more about our diverse range of city collaborators in the link below.

Cities - where the change happens.

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News and contributions.

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Press releases

Reports

Briefings

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Throughout the course of the project, our esteemed partners will produce many different outputs, from rigorous scientific assessments to practical policy recommendations. Our contributions will be gathered here, together with other relevant updates from the project.

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Climate crisis - the challenge of our time.

**“The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. **All we have to do is to wake up and change.**” - Greta Thunberg**

**Climate change is upon us**. After decades of dragging our feet in the face of this threat, with constantly rising emissions as a result, we are now in the decade where emissions instead must start decreasing.

Luckily, the awareness about the need for a *swift and just transformation* is steadily growing. Following the Paris Agreement in 2015, the stage is set for all countries of the world to move forward together. And that project requires **all hands on deck**. 

In the European Union, the ambition to become climate neutral by 2050 and reach at least 55% emission cuts by 2030 requires a fundamental and rapid change in the way we live. It requires citizens to take responsibility and make fundamental changes in policies and economies as well. Pathways to reach this goal must be fair, effective, inclusive and fully backed by citizens from all walks of life.




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**Here is where Climate Campaigners comes in**. This project aims to be the mechanism for citizen-driven change in a way that is fully immersed in behavioural research and integrated with local, national and EU level policy goals.

The two higher-order objectives of Climate Campaigners are: 1. providing the best possible and highly impactful scientific support to designing mitigation pathways and policies and 2. creating immediate engagement of citizens in climate actions and supporting them in adopting a more climate-friendly lifestyle.

Our definition of lifestyles shapes the research agenda: *a series of choices and the habits of a person regarding how to live and behave, according to the individual’s intentions and values, available opportunities, social and structural context, and perceived incentives*. Hence, the project follows a holistic view on lifestyles, from daily routines to long-term investments and one-time choices (e.g. pension funds, electric vehicles). This definition limits a climate-friendly lifestyle *not only to the things we do and consume*, but includes the support (or at least acceptance) of policies with potentially negative impact on someone’s own comfort level, financial matters, freedom of choice, etc. 

In short: citizens working together have the power to drive the change we need to see. A credible solution to the climate crisis must harness that power. With the Climate Campaigners project, we aim to contribute to that solution.

Changing climate - changing lifestyles.

Imprint

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# Information pursuant to Sect. 5 German Telemedia Act (TMG)

Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Altenberger Straße 69
A-4040 Linz

Register of Associations: 072178330
Registration court: Linz

### Represented by:
Präsident: LR Markus Achleitner
1. Vizepräsident: GD Prof. KR Ing. DDr. Werner Steinecker, MBA
2. Vizepräsident: GD DI Erich Haider, MBA
Kassier: DI (FH) Robert Mairhofer, MBA
Schriftführer: Dr. Matthäus Schmied
Vorstandsmitglied: Mag.a Ulrike Weiß
Wissenschaftl. Leiter: em. o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Friedrich Schneider
Wissenschaftl. Leiter: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Mayrhofer

Geschäftsführer: Dr. Robert Tichler

## Contact

Phone: +43-732-2468-5656  
E-mail: office@energieinstitut-linz.at

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Sales tax identification number according to Sect. 27 a of the Sales Tax Law:
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## Dispute resolution proceedings in front of a consumer arbitration board

We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings in front of a consumer
arbitration board.

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## IP- directive of CLIMATE CAMPAIGNERS:

As part of the CAMPAIGNers research project (EU H2020), we designed the designation "© 2022 CLIMATE CAMPAIGNERS" and as a logo. This website and the app are operated under this name and logo. The reproduction, editing, distribution and any kind of exploitation that is not in the context of the research project CAMPAIGNers and its project partners is not allowed, unless there is a written consent of the respective author or creator or it was agreed in the framework of the consortium agreement of CAMPAIGNers. The Climate Campaigners app was created within the framework of the project and is protected by copyright. Downloads and copies of this website are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this website was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us accordingly. If we become aware of any infringements, we will remove such content immediately.

Policy areas

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Lifestyles - across policy areas.

News and contributions.

Latest news

28.06.2022 policyArea

Advice for a citizen-centred and climate-supportive utilisation of the COVID-19 Recovery Fund

17.01.2022 report

Comprehensive Mapping of Individual Behaviour to Anthropogenic GHG Emissions

31.03.2022 report

Interdisciplinary Assessment of Pro-Climate Behavioural Change Research

30.03.2022 report

Report on Target Lifestyles

18.01.2022 report

Scope of actions to reduce GHG intensity of daily life in Lighthouse Cities

28.02.2022 report

The carbon footprint calculation model for Climate Campaigners

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