Partnership Formed as Part of European Green Deal
Brussels, Belgium (February 25, 2021)— The European Commission's DG CLIMA has engaged global consulting and digital services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) to lead a partnership of prominent organizations in climate, outreach and engagement that will work in close collaboration with Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Commission to deliver Å·²©ÓéÀÖ , an initiative launched as part of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ .
The newly formed partnership, named “Promitto” (or “I pledge” in Latin), includes ICF, , , , , , , , and . These partners will provide strategic design, operations and secretariat services to DG CLIMA to help raise awareness for Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Pact; build an EU-wide understanding about changes to Å·²©ÓéÀÖ environment; encourage citizens and organizations to pledge to concrete environmental actions; and provide spaces and opportunities for co-creation, learning and networking. These services will capitalize on Å·²©ÓéÀÖ latest digital tools and technologies for engagement.
Launched in December 2020, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ European Climate Pact is an EU-wide initiative inviting people, communities and organizations to participate and build a greener Europe. Its goal is to help mobilize and support a social movement of millions of people across Å·²©ÓéÀÖ EU to get involved, inspire each oÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr and develop and scale up solutions.
“The solutions outlined in Å·²©ÓéÀÖ European Green Deal can only succeed if everyone is involved and actively contributes,” said Tobias Schaefer, ICF senior vice president and Europe and Asia lead. “The European Climate Pact is an opportunity for people from all walks of life and organizations of any size to take practical action. We are committed to connecting with many networks, associations and oÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr stakeholders across Europe that play an important role in Å·²©ÓéÀÖ success of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Pact.”
ICF is home to one of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ world’s leading climate and environment consulting practices. With over 200 experts and 50 years of experience, ICF works with business, government and nonprofit organizations to design policies and programs that build resilience. With industry-leading insights and analytics, ICF leads Å·²©ÓéÀÖ way in developing proactive strategies for building sustainability and resilience.
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