YEE is a member of the European Environmental Bureau – Europe’s largest federation of environmental organisations.

In September I went to Brussels to attend their communications workshop. The EEB wanted feedback from its members about its communications strategies, publications and brand.

This was an interesting experience, as many of the delegates were seasoned professionals leading key communications projects across Europe. The discussions that took place prompted me to boost our online presence and I took home some ideas for the office to research.

The EEB itself is still growing its communications team and has much to work on. They are keen to improve their image and secure their contacts so news and campaign materials are shared properly. One way YEE members can participate in their work is by joining the Air Quality Challenge which is fighting air pollution. Air pollution is a serious problem for Europe (and the world). The European Environmental Bureau says:
'[Air pollution causes] 400,000 people premature deaths in the EU and health-related costs of between €300 billion and €900 billion every single year.'

We can help by pushing out Members of the European Parliament (MEP) to take action. How: Write to your MEP asking them to take the Air Quality Challenge. They will meet with a team member from the European Environmental Bureau and take a quick air quality test. It only takes 5 minutes.

Click here for more info.

You can follow the EEB on Facebook and Twitter.

Jessica
Promotion and Publications Officer