Climate & Democracy in EU elections VONA Talks

In this episode, Sofiia talks to Suzana Carp independent EU climate and energy specialist, working currently on supporting Cleantech for Europe as its deputy Executive Director but also is a Head of list (FR) of Volt Belgium for the 2024 European elections. Suzana grew up in the Black Sea region country, Romania, and since her school years in 1990s became passionate about environment and climate topics, as she reflects on some of her school years activist memories. Suzana travelled the world before landing in Brussels, but it was exactly her school years that affected her choice to work on climate and environment portfolio throughout her career in various countries and organisations. With Brexit, Suzana also became deeply involved in democratic, social and citizenship questions. Following many award winning and successful engagements with several international NGOs as well as EU institutions, today Suzana decided to run for the EU elections. Why she decided to run, which party she represents, what are her aspirations for when she is elected, and which struggles she faces in her campaign… - learn all of this in the episode.
If you want to connect to Suzana, check out her LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. 
Relevant links and recommendations:
Check out Suzana’s webpage - https://suzanacarp4eu.be/ 
The Climate Action Blind Spot in EU Democracy - by Suzana Carp 
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Podcast hosted by Sofiia Shevchuk
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