AWG Team Members | Volunteering
Green Cities & Green Europe
As a LO on Green Cities & Green Europe, you will have the opportunity to work on a project targeted at the Green Capital for 2023, Tallinn and then on our relationships with EU Institutions and the biggest European NGOs such as Climate Action Network Europe, European Environmental Bureau and others. Additionally, you will focus on G7 & G20 processes and have the opportunity to represent the organization as a youth representative respective events.
Deadline: 10th of February, 23.59 CET
Learn moreIntersectionality
As a LO on Intersectionality, you will work on human rights issues within the climate and environmental crisis. The two thematic areas that this portfolio will explore are how the environmental change impacts BIPOC communities (black, indigenous, and people of color) & women. The portfolio will consist of 2 volunteers who will work together on these 2 thematics.
Deadline: 5th of February, 23.59 CET
Learn moreGreen Cities & Green Europe
Tallinn became the first European capital to offer free public transport to its citizens. This city has set an example through this promotion of sustainable transport, showing the way for other European capitals. Last but not least, the idea of a European Green Capital was originally conceived in Tallinn, at a meeting held in May 2006 on the initiative of the former City Mayor, Jüri Ratas. According to the European Green Capital Jury, Tallinn has shown a systemic approach in their transition towards sustainability with interlinked strategic goals for 2035, linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, the city is the only one of the finalist cities that has signed the Green City Accord.
2023 portfolio priorities:
- Lead on organising meetings with experts, YEE members, and Y7 and Y20 leaders
- Support the creation of online materials prior to G7 and G20 meetings
- Support YEE’s representation to the European Youth Forum
- Support work in building partnerships with the EU Commission and the Green Capital Award 2023, Tallinn, Estonia
- Fundraise for organizing event on the Green Capital Award 2023 (Tallinn, Estonia)
- Support the project lead in the organisation of the event in Tallinn, Estonia
Priority will be given to candidates from the Baltic Countries, especially from people living in Estonia and speaking Estonian.
Intersectionality
Human rights and climate change are very interconnected. Some groups are more affected than others. That’s why we are searching for you to demonstrate these differences and advocate how climate change is not only about the environment but it is also about us and basic human rights.
2023 portfolio priorities:
- Organise a training session regarding the intersection of human rights & the environment
- Conduct research on the linkage of women and environmental issues & raise awareness about key BIPOC figures in the environmental space, their role in the movement and how we can partner up with them to mobilise YEE’s mission and goal
- Create partnerships with other organisations working on BIPOC communities
- Map European organisations focusing on women and gender issues
- Create educational content on the different angles of climate justice for the different target groups
- Fundraising
Priority will be given to people who consider themselves part of these groups.
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.
