The key players in Hungarian environmental awareness-raising are reunited once again!

Since the 2nd National Awareness-Raising Conference (2023), much water has flowed down the Danube and the Tisza. The rapidly changing circumstances at nearly every level continue to inspire us to reflect on the work accomplished so far, identify areas that need improvement, and form new networks. Together, we aim to work more effectively to ensure credible information, foster a shift in mindset, and encourage responsible action.

Our goal is to make environmental awareness-raising more effective and widespread in Hungary, the Danube region, and the Carpathian Basin.

Registration

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Venue: Corvinus University of Budapest, Gellért Campus
(Budapest, 1118 Mányoki út 9.)

Short movie about the 2nd National Awareness-Raising Conference (2023)

It is beyond question that everyone has a role to play and responsibilities to fulfill. As we often say: "Be the change you wish to see!" Conscious and responsible living is achievable at all levels of society and the economy. This requires knowledge and awareness — and while we do possess this, and even utilize the most modern digital tools — traditional, nature-based, commonsense solutions often do not receive the attention they deserve.

The speed of the digital world and the rise of digital dependency have a noticeable impact on natural personality development and human relationships. Practical experience shows that we must act and bring about change. We cannot ignore the growing negative trend: more and more people are experiencing burnout and exhaustion, worrying about their future, and many identify themselves as suffering from climate anxiety.

As psychoanalyst and psychotherapist Annamária Tari put it at our last conference:

"We face a difficult task because it's crucial that information be both authentic and credible, while also adapted to the 21st century. It’s encouraging to see ecological influencers with millions of followers gaining visibility — this offers hope that the power of social media can be steered in a positive direction.”

Alongside these challenges, we aim to showcase several good practices, proven solutions, development frameworks, funding opportunities, communication strategies, and potential collaborations — all to help us become more effective in the future!

Program: 

	The essence of the day’s content will be visually captured and synthesized by Réka Livits, graphic recorder and founder of Visualive.	Réka Livits graphic recorder, founder of Visualive
Afternoon Moderator: Benedek Iga, Working Group Leader, KSZGYSZ, COO, Encotech Ltd.
14.10	Succesful Sustainability Education Programs in Schools	Miklós Matolcsy CEO, Alapértékek Nonprofit Ltd.
14.25	It All Depends on the Operator! Business and Workplace Impacts	Attila Maxim FerencziFounder, Reco Waste Management Ltd.
14.40	Ocean Literacy vs. River Literacy	Attila Dávid Molnár Founder, PET Cup Association
PEOPLE WE FOLLOW
15.00	Sustainability Through Humor	Gergely Litkai, Comedian, Sustainability Expert
15.20	This Is How I Do It: Education, Career Orientation, Storytelling	Fanni Mészáros CEO, APPLiA Hungary Association
15.35	The Age of "fast science": How To Communicate,  When Everyone Wants Instant Answers?	Janka Sára Molnár Theoritical Physicist, Science Communicator, FUNtasztikus Tudomány Ltd.
15.50	A Shower of Awards - And What Lies Behind	Roland Ladányi CEO, MiReHu Nonprofit Ltd.
16.05	Q&A
16.15	Summary & Closing Remarks - Toast and Networking
16.30	GreenESGage 2025 - "The Green Commitment" Ceremony The aim of the competition is to recognize and showcase companies in Hungary that manufacture innovative products or provide services in a sustainable, eco-conscious, and environmentally friendly way. Through ESG expansion, the GREENESGAGE competition emphasizes not only environmental factors, but also corporate social responsibility and transparency, supporting the broader goals of sustainable development.
	Welcome Address	Julianna Nagy Senior manager, ESG and Sustainability Services, KPMG Advisory Ltd.
	Host	Attila Maxim Ferenczi Founder, Reco Waste Management Ltd.