Ever wondered what happens to climate promises after COPs? In this episode, we look into how commitments and pledges translate into actionable plans on a national level and how citizen participation can bridge the gap between global goals and local actions. Our guest, Systemic Change expert Kim Claes from CIDSE, sheds light on the intricate process of translating lofty climate commitments made at global summits, such as COP, into tangible and impactful actions within individual nations. Join us as we navigate through the challenges and successes of this transformative journey, evaluating the progress and emphasising the vital role citizens play in turning promises into reality.CIDSE is an international family of Catholic social justice organisations working for transformational change to end poverty and inequalities, challenging systemic injustice, inequity, and destruction of nature and promoting just and environmentally sustainable alternatives.Europe Climate Connection is an original podcast presented by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe. Co-hosts: Seden Anlar and Olivia Saxer. Executive Producer and Editor: Samuel Martín-Sosa. Script by: Seden Anlar For more info: https://caneurope.org and https://www.cidse.org/.