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Engaging Civil Society – A Movement to Include Everyone in the Green Transition
Achieving a sustainable future hinges on widespread dedication to environmental and ecological issues. Every sector of society must contribute to addressing climate change, advancing the green transition, and taking necessary actions to protect, manage, and restore ecosystems.

Significant progress can be made when everyone unites toward a shared objective. Time is critical for safeguarding the environment and implementing the green transition, goals that cannot be realized without an actively involved and engaged civil society.

Engagement can take various forms, from joining local groups and organizations to individual actions that foster sustainability and environmental awareness. Personal behavior changes can have a substantial impact on steering society toward a more sustainable future.

Examples of “citizen science” involving regular people are already prevalent, such as bird and butterfly monitoring or tackling invasive species. These efforts are crucial for gathering data and also for raising awareness, thereby encouraging broader participation.