Diving deeper into eco-emotions: Youth & Activism
Join an online conversation with Panu Pihkala and Juni Sinkkonen.
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Let’s talk mental health – from one climate activist to another!
For this webinar led by our project’s eco-emotions expert Juni Sinkkonen, we have invited Pimpichcha Sullivan-Tailyour from Force of Nature and Natalie Heller from Climate Mental Health Network to have an open conversation about what concerns climate activists today, and how they’re coping with emotion (over)load.
We will discuss:
- Personal journeys into climate activism;
- Activism burnout and everything that comes with it;
- How to take sustainable climate action.
Speakers
Juni Sinkkonen
The webinar is led by Juni Sinkkonen. Juni is a certified psychologist and eco-emotion expert, who has done research on you ng climate activists and their identities. She will start her PhD in autumn 2024 examining the interrelation between the field of psychology and the societal sustainability transformation.
Natalie Heller
Natalie Heller sits on the Gen-Z board of the Climate Mental Health Network and studies Public Health and Environmental Studies at George Washington University. As an advisor, she works on ways to include youth in the climate mental health movement and how older generations can support it.
Pimpichcha Sullivan-Tailyour
Pimpichcha Sullivan-Tailyour is a youth climate activist and environmental science student at Kings College London. Her activism has mainly consisted of deepening youth’s connection with climate activism, whether it is through education, listening circles or bridging intergenerational conversations. She explores how systems change the vision for the future.
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Diving deeper into eco-emotions: Youth & Activism
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Why are we doing this
How are the triple planetary crisis and our mental health connected? Why is eco-emotion research on the rise? Where does our environmental anxiety come from?
To answer these questions, we have invited the author of Climate Emotions Wheel, and a leading expert on interdisciplinary eco-anxiety research Panu Pihkala and a psychologist Juni Sinkkonen.
Speakers
Juni Sinkkonen
Juni Sinkkonen is a certified psychologist and eco-emotion expert, who has done research on you ng climate activists and their identities. She will start her PhD in autumn 2024 examining the interrelation between the field of psychology and the societal sustainability transformation.
Panu Pihkala
Dr Pihkala (b. 1979, he/his) from the University of Helsinki has been awarded several prizes in Finland for his books about eco-emotions. He also hosts the podcast Climate Change and Happiness together with Dr. Thomas Doherty and serves as an advisor for many projects about eco-anxiety.
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Understanding Eco-emotions
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YEE organises a fully-funded 3-days programme about clean air and a race in Berlin.
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Why are we doing this
The European legislative framework on air quality is being updated. This is the perfect occasion to get involved in a matter of public health that concerns us all!
Our main goal is to show decision-makers that young people are mobilised and care about air quality issues. With our actions, we aim to urge member states to take responsibility for the transposition of the recently adopted Ambient air Quality directives and follow WHO recommendations.
Learn more about air quality legislation and the consequences of air pollution.
What do we have planned?
The Seminar: We want Clean Air Now! (5th – 6th of September)
Before action comes reflection. That is why we want to start by taking the time to talk about air quality.
Over the course of this 2 days seminar, we will:
- delve into the key elements of air pollution, how it is measured and which consequences it has (from a medical, environmental and economic standpoint).
- investigate the main causes of air pollution and work together to discuss concrete action points through interactive sessions.
- be joined throughout this seminar by experts from different fields helping us to refine our thought process to ensure we come up with actionable solutions and a clear advocacy strategy.
Travel, accommodation, and public transport expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our travel policy.
The Race: Run for Clean Air (7th September at app. 10 AM)
”Run for clean air” is a relay race designed to draw public attention towards the ongoing process of reforming the Ambient Air Quality legislative package.
With this run, we want to bring to light the issue of air pollution to the German population because Germany has been particularly reluctant to include ambitious air quality targets in the European law to safeguard the auto industry.
The race will consist of a 1km path, run by several teams representing different cities with various degrees of air pollution.
This race follows a similar style as previous event – “It’s not the finish line” – that we organised in Strasbourg on the day of the vote in the plenary session of the European Parliament of the last draft of the reform.
While the race is open to seminar participants, we warmly welcome external participants to join as well.
All participants are required to:
- Live in Europe*
- Be younger than 35 at the time of the event
- *Priority will be given to participants from Germany, France and Belgium
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We want Clean Air Now!
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from 12th to 14th July 2024 in Prague, Czechia
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Youth and Environment Europe would like to announce that the Annual Meeting and the General Assembly of YEE will take place on from 12th to 14th July 2024 in Prague, Czechia.
We are happy to say that it will take place in person with an option to join in remotely. Hereby, we would like to ask each YEE member organisation to appoint a delegate to represent and vote on behalf of your organisation during the General Assembly (GA).
Food, accommodation, and visa expenses or the duration of the annual meeting will be covered in full. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2024.
How can you join?
- As a Member organisations delegate (contact your local organisation).
- Guests and YEE team (contact the YEE team).
Open calls
Become a board member
Responsibilities
- Making all the executive decisions between the Annual Meetings
- Supervising the implementation of the Work Plan
- Fulfilling their specific position's responsibilities
Become an internal auditor
Responsibilities
- Assessing the quality of YEE project implementation
- Evaluating the work of the Board and Secretariat
- Providing feedback and suggestions for improvement to the network
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YEE’s Annual Meeting 2024
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Challenges and Opportunities After the European Elections
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Join us for “The Future of the European Green Deal: Challenges and Opportunities After the European Elections” – a hybrid panel discussion hosted by The Earth Society, YEE (Youth and Environment Europe), and VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel). The panel will be followed by a networking drink!
Why are we doing this
The European elections are around the corner and the landscape for climate action is expected to shift. What does this mean for the future of the European Green Deal?
Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, student, or simply passionate about climate action, this event is for you!
This is your chance to hear from leading experts and engage in a critical discussion about:
- The impact of the recent elections on the Green Deal's trajectory.
- Key challenges and opportunities facing the green transition.
- Strategies for ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for Europe.
Meet the speakers
Flora Dicke
Researcher at Ecologic Institute
Flora Dicke works as a Researcher at Ecologic Institute in Berlin. Her main areas of research are German and EU climate mitigation and adaption policy, as well as topics connected to political economy and socio-economics. Her current activities center around the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project “Transformative Policies for a Climate-Neutral European Union (4I-TRACTION)”, where she works on policy instruments with transformative potential and supports the synthesis of project results and their dissemination. Additionally, she is involved in the socio-economic assessment of adaptation measures and assesses international taxation options for the benefit of climate finance.
Sebastian Oberthür
Professor and Co-director
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Oberthür is the Co-Director of the Research Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy, and Professor for Environment and Sustainable Development at the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG). He is also Professor of Environmental Policy and Law at the Centre for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Eastern Finland. He has extensive expertise on European and international environmental governance, policy and law, including climate governance, with an emphasis on institutional issues and perspectives.
Stephanny Ulivieri
Project Lead at YEE
Andrea Casamenti
Just Transition Policy Coordinator at Solidar Foundation
Andrea Casamenti is the Policy Coordinator for Just Transition at SOLIDAR, a network of over 50 civil society organisations across Europe representing millions of people committed to social justice and solidarity. Andrea leads SOLIDAR’s policy and advocacy work on a socially just transition to sustainable development in Europe, including the management of the European Alliance for a Just Transition, a coalition bringing together more than 40 European stakeholders with a common vision for a just transition in Europe.
Arvea Marieni
Partner and board member at Brainscapita
Arvea is a partner and board member of the management consulting firm Brainscapital, a shareholder of the French engineering firm BEAM CUBE, where she co-leads the Ecological Transition Solutions Division, and a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN. As a strategic advisor, climate policy expert and innovation manager, she specialises in EU-China environmental cooperation and serves as an expert for the European Commission, including Horizon evaluations, and as a consultant to the UNFCCC. In 2024, she was invited to join the Steering Committee of the Master in Agricultural and Food Economics at the Università CaSolica del Sacro Cuore, Cremona Campus.
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The Future of the European Green Deal
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Unpacking the recent ECtHR decisions on climate cases with Victorine Nagels and Theresa Amor-Juergenssen.
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Why are we doing this
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) recently delivered decisions on three different climate change-related cases. These were all lawsuits brought forward by citizens across Europe, who argued that states have not done enough to mitigate climate change and to protect their citizens.
By immersing ourselves in discussions on participation, human rights, and environmental protection, we aim to ensure that the voices of young people are integral in shaping policy recommendations, as well as to create a platform where your insights and contributions can drive tangible change, fostering a global community dedicated to environmental advocacy.
In this webinar, one month after the historic decisions, we will unpack the results of the three different climate lawsuits brought forward to the ECtHR:
- KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland
- Carême v France
- Duarte Agostino and Others v Portugal and 32 Other States
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Impacts of the European Climate Lawsuits | Webinar
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We are looking for 20 participants who are interested in increasing their capacities to work on dealing with eco-anxiety in their organisation and environmental activism.
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Supported by the Council of Europe through the European Youth Foundation.
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Why are we doing this
We’re embarking on this journey to empower youth workers to deal with eco-anxiety and focus on the crucial issue of the interrelation between mental health and climate change. Eco-anxiety especially affects young people, who worry about not being able to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable future. Many times this hinders their capacity to be involved in advocacy efforts, as the fear overwhelms them and results in isolation from their community.
Through non-formal education methods, we will equip the participants with knowledge on eco-anxiety and mental health impacts of climate change, enabling them to take meaningful action on these issues in their own communities. We will create a platform for discussions, knowledge-sharing, and active participation, empowering participants to collectively learn about this important topic.
This study session is for you if:
- You are based in Greece, Italy, Armenia, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Georgia, Serbia.
- You are between the ages of 18 - 35 at the time of the event.
- You are already engaged in environmental or/and youth work in your local community.
- You have experienced challenging emotions when you think about climate change and the future.
- You are searching for a safe space to share your experiences regarding the climate crisis and the way it affects your emotions.
- You are willing to learn and connect with others on the topic of eco-anxiety.
At the training, you will:
- Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the interrelation between mental health and climate change.
- Learn about what eco-anxiety is and why it is important to address it in environmental activism.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of training methodologies and non-formal education techniques on the topic of eco-anxiety among youth.
- Learn and develop the necessary skills and foundational knowledge of eco-anxiety in order to include it in other youth training and help as many peers as possible.
- Have the chance to gain expertise on the topic, and participate in a workshop in July with our Member Organisations as a trainer.
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Dealing with Eco-Anxiety | Training of Trainers
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We are looking for organisations and youth activists interested in increasing their capacities to work on the access to environmental rights of young people
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Why are we doing this
We’re embarking on this journey to amplify the youth perspective and influence within the Council of Europe while focusing on the crucial issue of the Right to a Healthy Environment recommendation.
By immersing ourselves in discussions on participation, human rights, and environmental protection, we aim to ensure that the voices of young people are integral in shaping policy recommendations, as well as to create a platform where your insights and contributions can drive tangible change, fostering a global community dedicated to environmental advocacy.
This study session is for you if:
- You and your sending organisation are based in one of the Council of Europe countries.
- You are between the ages of 18 - 35 at the time of the event.
- You have background in and are already actively engaged in environmental & human rights activism and youth work.
At the study session, you will:
- Deepen your knowledge and understanding of young people in the sphere of environmental rights and map ways of addressing environmental rights challenges in different realities.
- Be introduced to the CM/REC (2022)20 Recommendation (in relation to human rights and the protection of the environment) by reflecting on the nature, content and implications of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
- Map what is already being done, what needs to be improved, what needs to be started in relation to Recommendation and the different current realities.
- Develop your skills and knowledge in mobilising youth for the recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment through advocacy, educational and policy frameworks.
- Work to create tools for young people and civil societies to understand and foster the recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right.
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Right to Healthy Environment | Study session
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Youth and Environment Europe (YEE), World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), Auroramålet, Victorine Nagels (lawyer)
Presentation by WYCJ: The World’s Youth for Climate Justice is an international youth-led campaign that aims to bring climate change to the ICJ. Among others, we will discuss how we can all join forces in this last stage before the submission.
Presentation by Auroramålet: Auroramålet represents 300 young people who have sued the Swedish state for insufficient climate action. We will discuss why we have chosen human rights-based climate litigation as a tool for climate justice, and what we have learnt that could make it easier for others to do the same. This talk will cover how we manage legal strategy, funding, communications and advocacy with limited resources.
Presentation by YEE: We will discuss and present what are National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), and why it is important for youth to provide feedback and actively participate in them.
Presentation by Victorine Nagels: We will hear from a young lawyer involved in defending young climate activists. Questions for the discussion include: which young people can take legal action and what are the risks? Is the situation different when young people act through an association? What are the situations in which it might be worth taking legal action? What happens when young people have to defend themselves in court?
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Climate Litigation As a Tool for Youth Climate Movements
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Considering our growing energy needs, is the deployment of renewables compatible with our objectives of biodiversity protection?
Deploying renewable energy while protecting biodiversity
Considering our growing energy needs, is the deployment of renewables compatible with our objectives of biodiversity protection?
About the topic
Renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, has become increasingly popular in recent years due to their low carbon footprint. However, it is important to consider the impact of their development on land use and biodiversity. Solar panels and windmills require a significant amount of space, and this can raise concerns regarding their compatibility with biodiversity protection objectives. Data on the average square meter occupied by these renewable energy sources, both onshore and offshore, can give us a clear picture of the scale of land use involved.
Currently, the deployment of solar and wind energy is rapidly increasing globally, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. While renewable energy production contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it can also have negative consequences for local habitats, migration patterns, and biodiversity. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully consider the potential environmental impacts when deploying renewables and find ways to minimize harm to ecosystems.
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Deploying renewable energy while protecting biodiversity
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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
