What are the challenges faced by youth groups who decided to take States to court for climate inaction?
Legal Seeds 2
Bridging the gap between youth environmental activism and legal engagement
2022-2023
Environmental Law
EU/Europe
Online
Knowledge Bank
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This project is supported by the European Climate Foundation.
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Overview
“Legal Seeds” flourish! In 2022-2023 the environmental law project builds upon the previous project and aims at building capacity and raising awareness among young people on current environmental law challenges and opportunities; and at advocating for stronger youth participation in environmental decision making processes.
Main topics of discussion:
- EU Climate laws (RePowerEU, FF55 and other current developments)
- The Aarhus Convention processes
- The EU Green Deal
- Climate litigation, human rights & the environment
Who is the project for?
The project addresses young people, with or without legal background, willing to get more involved in the processes behind the adoption of environmental laws and in climate litigation. The environmental law team is active in bridging the gap between youth activism and legal processes, especially at the Aarhus Convention and EU Advocacy levels.
Objectives
Enriching the knowledge bank composed of articles, handbooks, podcast episodes and social media material to help youth being updated about current EU and international legal topics.
Advocating for more ambitious EU environmental laws and for systemic youth participation in environmental decision-making processes.
Becoming a connection point for youth seeking to involve in environmental law matters; promoting multi-stakeholder dialogue and building a strong network with youth and non-youth actor.
Increasing youth role in climate litigation.
Have a look at the updates from the project!
Rivers - anywhere you are in Europe, there must be a river not far from you. Ancient Greeks would marvel at rivers like Gods. How have we now come to...
The Environmental Law Team of YEE actively participated in the 15th Task Force on Access to Justice in Geneva, sharing valuable insights.
The discussion within the EU around the Fit For 55 legislative package is at the core of the EU's current action on environmental policies and laws. It is therefore essential...
How to align the REPowerEU plan, and its implementation at EU countries level, with the protection of nature and the empowerment of citizens and communities?
How will the review of the EU ETS Directive align with the EU target set out in the European Climate Law to reduce net GHG emissions by 55% by 2030,...
If exiting from the Russian fossil fuels, gas and coal import is a necessity, should it be then done at all costs? This ambitious REPower EU plan will challenge the...
Have a look at the updates from the project!
What are the challenges faced by youth groups who decided to take States to court for climate inaction?
Rivers - anywhere you are in Europe, there must be a river not far from you. Ancient Greeks would marvel at rivers like Gods. How have we now come to...
The Environmental Law Team of YEE actively participated in the 15th Task Force on Access to Justice in Geneva, sharing valuable insights.
The discussion within the EU around the Fit For 55 legislative package is at the core of the EU's current action on environmental policies and laws. It is therefore essential...
How to align the REPowerEU plan, and its implementation at EU countries level, with the protection of nature and the empowerment of citizens and communities?
How will the review of the EU ETS Directive align with the EU target set out in the European Climate Law to reduce net GHG emissions by 55% by 2030,...
If exiting from the Russian fossil fuels, gas and coal import is a necessity, should it be then done at all costs? This ambitious REPower EU plan will challenge the...
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Our mission
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
