Helsingborg CLimate Pledge

What is a Climate Pledge for citizens?

A Climate Pledge for you as a citizen in a municipality has two purposes: 
1) to help you set goals and work on your own carbone footprint.
2) Show the city of Helsingborg that there are many who want people in power to continue to execute politics and create the changes we need for a climate-neutral city 2030.  
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Sign the Pledge


In Helsingborg, there are three Climate Pledges. The Pledge Klimatklubben takes care of is for citizens. There are also Climate Pledges for associations and companies that the City of Helsingborg is in charge of. The Climate Pledge, which we, Klimatklubben, are in charge of was founded by us and has no association with the municipality of Helsingborg.

The climate Pledge

To create a more sustainable society, the city of Helsingborg has created a climate and energy plan on behalf of the municipality's politicians (M, L, KD, SD, S, MP, C & V). It states, among other things, that: Helsingborg will have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. These are highly ambitious and necessary goals (Sweden has set the goal for 2045) that the municipality of Helsingborg cannot achieve without us, the citizens of Helsingborg, helping and working in the same direction. This is why we have developed the Helsingborg Climate Agreement.

Taking action is empowering - Helsingborg's Climate Pledge helps you find a reasonable commitment that works in your everyday life.

All pledges together make a difference - The more we are who have signed, the greater the incentive for politicians in the City of Helsingborg to ensure that we reach our city's climate goals.

A community - Many people feel lonely and struggle to organize themselves around environmental and climate issues. If you have signed, you will automatically be invited to our community, where you can be inspired and get more involved.
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We hope you see the value! There are no commitments with signing more than towards yourself. You set the level of ambition for yourself.

Best Regards,

The board of Klimatklubben Helsingborg
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More questions? There is an FAQ further down on this page! 

The Climate Pledge

To create a more sustainable society, the city of Helsingborg has created a climate and energy plan on behalf of the municipality's politicians (M, L, KD, SD, S, MP, C & V). It states, among other things, that: Helsingborg will have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. These are highly ambitious and necessary goals (Sweden has set the goal for 2045) that the municipality of Helsingborg cannot achieve without us, the citizens of Helsingborg, helping and working in the same direction. This is why we have developed the Helsingborg Climate Agreement.

Taking action is empowering - Helsingborg's Climate Pledge helps you find a reasonable commitment that works in your everyday life.

All pledges together make a difference - The more we are who have signed, the greater the incentive for politicians in the City of Helsingborg to ensure that we reach our city's climate goals.

A community - Many people feel lonely and struggle to organize themselves around environmental and climate issues. If you have signed, you will automatically be invited to our community, where you can be inspired and get more involved.
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We hope you see the value! There are no commitments with signing more than towards yourself. You set the level of ambition for yourself.

Best Regards,

The board of Klimatklubben Helsingborg
More questions? There is an FAQ further down on this page! 

Helsingborg Climate Pledge

To create a more sustainable society, the city of Helsingborg has created a climate and energy plan on behalf of the municipality's politicians (M, L, KD, SD, S, MP, C & V). It states, among other things, that: Helsingborg will have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. These are highly ambitious and necessary goals (Sweden has set the goal for 2045) that the municipality of Helsingborg cannot achieve without us, the citizens of Helsingborg, helping and working in the same direction. This is why we have developed the Helsingborg Climate Agreement.

Taking action is empowering - Helsingborg's Climate Pledge helps you find a reasonable commitment that works in your everyday life.

All pledges together make a difference - The more we are who have signed, the greater the incentive for politicians in the City of Helsingborg to ensure that we reach our city's climate goals.

A community - Many people feel lonely and struggle to organize themselves around environmental and climate issues. If you have signed, you will automatically be invited to our community, where you can be inspired and get more involved.
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We hope you see the value! There are no commitments with signing more than towards yourself. You set the level of ambition for yourself.

Best Regards,

The board of Klimatklubben Helsingborg
‍More questions? There is an FAQ further down on this page! 

“I want to leave behind a better earth for my children”

I identify myself as an 'environmental egoist', but I have three children. I want to leave behind an earth that is a little better than the one my parents left.
Dimitrij Aleskhov
Helsingborgare

“I have signed the pledge because I think is is a fantastic initiative”

As a family, we have chosen to get rid of our car and buy a box bike instead.
Sara Rondahl
Helsingborgare
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Here we have gathered the most recurring questions about signing the pledge! 

Is the climate pledge a political or religious initiative?

The Helsingborg Climate Pledge is religiously and politically independent. We are a citizens' initiative that works to make Helsingborg a greener city and achieve its climate goals.

Can I sign if I live in a neighbouring municipality

Yes, that works great! We will not count your agreement when talking to politicians in the municipality, but you will become part of our community. This means that you will receive our newsletters, participate in events, and get involved as a volunteer.

Hur hanteras mina personuppgifter efter att jag skrivit på?

Vi behandlar dina personuppgifter i enlighet med GDPR.

Why is a climate pledge needed in Helsingborg, which is already at the forefront of climate issues?

To create a more sustainable society, the city of Helsingborg has produced a climate and energy plan on behalf of the municipality's politicians. It states, among other things, that: Helsingborg will have net zero emissions of greenhouse gases as early as 2030.

These are ambitious and necessary goals (Sweden has set the goal for 2045) that Helsingborg municipality cannot achieve without us citizens helping and working in the same direction. This is where you come in. We all need to pull our weight by starting to make the necessary changes in our everyday lives.  

In addition, the more of us who want to be involved, the more difference we can make and the more we can demand from the municipality and our politicians and together ensure that we all live up to the ambitious climate goals set for our city. Helsingborg's climate agreement is thus a way for us residents to show that we are a large mass that wants to see the goals that have been set met.

Behind the pledge, there is an association of volunteers who constantly act as a blowtorch and ensure that those in power live up to their ambitions, and give everyone who has signed a community to exchange ideas and be inspired by each other.

Is the Helsingborg Climate Pledge linked to the municipality's climate pledge for associations and companies?

No, it is an independent citizens' initiative that was started at about the same time as the associations' and companies' climate pledges. We have some collaboration with the municipality, but the climate pledges are independent of each other.

If you run an association or company that has signed the Climate Pledge for Associations and Companies, a tip is to share the Helsingborg Climate Pledge with your members or employees. We are happy to come out and lecture and tell you more about the initiative and the importance and power of everyone taking their steps towards a more sustainable way of living.

Who is behind and is running the climate pledge?

Everyone who has signed the Helsingborg Citizens' Climate Pledge is behind our initiative. There are currently 500+ residents who are 16+ years old, with all areas and backgrounds represented.

There is also an association for the Helsingborg Climate Pledge that is responsible for the climate pledge growth and value-creation.