The CLIMentines – Empowered youth for climate action

CLIMentines aims at fostering a new generation of environmentally conscious and politically active young Europeans.

Grant Agreement Number: 101131699

Funded by: Erasmus+      Duration: 01/12/2023 – 30/11/2025

Challenge

A 2021 pan-European survey by the European Environmental Bureau suggests that climate change is a top priority for many young Europeans (46%), who view climate change and environmental degradation as the most critical issues facing the world today.

However, youth participation in climate action and decision-making processes remains a challenge, both in terms of numbers and the actual effectiveness in influencing climate and green policies. The European Green Deal aims to drive the green transition, which is a primary goal for the European Union. For this goal to be achieved and legitimized, the role of youth is crucial as they can drive the desired paradigm shift. Young people should have a voice and actively engage in policy formulation and decision-making. They need to be at the forefron of shaping a green future that leaves no one behind.

Innovation

CLIMentines aspires to empower youth to participate in global climate action and democratic engagement. To achieve this, CLIMentines addresses low youth participation in climate action policy-making by establishing a strong transnational network across seven organizations in six countries. It also establishes local groups and organizes workshops and an international training session with youth organization representatives to help young people, especially those with fewer opportunities, confidently engage in climate action policy-making.

Action

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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