The EU is in breach of its obligations under the Aarhus Convention. Young people all over Europe are joining civil society organizations in calling for the EU to protect democracy and rule of law in the final trilogue on Monday 12th July. The Aarhus Convention is an international treaty under which the EU is required […]
Today you get to know Lara and her project about sustainable food systems – Food Print Tales. This exciting initiative, which sounds as dreamy as it is, is basically an Instagram account sharing inspiring stories of people experimenting with more sustainable food approaches. Let’s find out more! Who is Lara? Can you tell us a […]
Did you know that an estimated waste generated by a citizen in the EU is 492 kg per year? That is the equivalent of over 1.3 kilograms of waste every day. Waste represents a massive challenge to our society, especially when it is left abandoned without any possibility of processing. Being aware of this problem, […]
The final activity of the Imagining the Green Future project was a real triumph! In May 2021, we supported 7 local climate actions across Europe. How did it go? The participants of our IGF training courses did an amazing job in not only practicing the skills they learned but most importantly in empowering and mobilising […]
Open Position at YEE: Project team member Length of engagement: mid-July 2021 – October 2021 Timeline of engagement: July – September 2021: Regular online meetings and independent work, approximately 3-4 hours/ week (The hours might be distributed unevenly throughout the duration of the project.) 30th of July – 1st of August 2021: Project team Immersion […]
Are you a young European leader involved in climate activism? Do you want to engage with your peers in a sub-regional discussion of climate change issues that are specific to the EU, the Arctic, or the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans? Then join the UN Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change European Consultation […]
What is climate change litigation and how can you get involved? On 28 May 2021, YEE held a webinar on youth participation in climate litigation, bringing together young people involved in legal actions or campaigns as a way to increase action to fight against the climate crisis. We discussed the role of youth in furthering […]
Apples, almonds, tomatoes, and avocados are crops that depend on the work of nature’s pollinators. But who actually are these pollinators? And how can we protect them? Young people play a vital role in preserving our ecosystems, including pollinators. And that´s exactly what the “Spreading Pollen” project is all about. Our first of two online […]
Are you committed to taking action to protect the future of our planet? Do you want to learn how to turn biodiversity loss into biodiversity value? On the occasion of the launch of the new UNEP International Resource Panel (IRP)´s thinkpiece “Building Biodiversity – The Natural Resource Management Approach“, we are bringing you the first-ever […]
What can you do about #biodiversity loss? Join the Franco-Russian EcoLab! We are looking for 16 French and Russian young people between 18-30 years old, engaged in the field of biodiversity and environmental conservation through their studies, volunteering, their mandate, or profession Selected applicants will participate in a 6-day Franco-Russian exchange in Marseille in September […]
YEE aims to unite environmental youth non-profit organisations in Europe in order to enhance international cooperation, increase knowledge about the climate crisis, raise awareness of environmental problems and to strengthen participation of youth in environmental decision-making.
Financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Council of Europe.
