You can make a difference for the climate by repairing your jeans and hosting planting days with your neighbors. Green Neighborhood Communities prove that every (climate) action counts, and now they have won awards for their work.

The movement of 'practivists' wins awards for their everyday climate fight

The swap room in the courtyard is one of the initiatives that has really gained momentum since the 38-year-old practical activist started the co-op's green neighborhood community. Foto: Martin Lehmann
The swap room in the courtyard is one of the initiatives that has really gained momentum since the 38-year-old practical activist started the co-op's green neighborhood community. Foto: Martin Lehmann
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Bent Mariager is an incredibly optimistic climate advocate. Especially right now.

He is the founder of the movement Green Neighborhood Communities, which is this year’s recipient of the Royal Couple’s Community Award and the Nordic Council’s Environment Prize.

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