Young people are leading the change!
Tackling the climate crisis requires universal systemic change, and the European Parliament - being part of the system - is well equipped to deliver it.
Panagiotis Fanoulis, student who participated in the Pan-European #ClimateOfChange Rhetoric Games in Brussels.
Young people are leading the change!
In the world we live in and the system governing it, no country is going to commit out of the kindness of its heart, so it is up to us and all forms of representation of our voice to exert the appropriate pressure.
Penny Dalkou, student who participated in the Pan-European #ClimateOfChange Rhetoric Games in Brussels.
Young people are leading the change!
We must switch to an alternative model of development that respects the natural limits of the planet, eliminates abusive structures of exploitation, democratizes economic governance and disconnects the economy from non-sustainable goals.
Irene Vizirgiannaki, student who participated in the Pan-European #ClimateOfChange Rhetorical Games in Brussels.
What we want to achieve
A better future both for all people worldwide who are affected by the climate and for the young people who will be facing the worst effects of the climate crisis.
We amplify the voice of young people in the public sphere
Mobilising young people is a priority for us, that is why we are joining forces so that their voice can be heard louder. In order to increase their participation in public life and engage them in awareness-raising and mobilisation activities, we have partnered with "The Body Shop" which supports the pan-European #ClimateOfChange campaign.
Together with young people we demanded action for climate justice and a fair and sustainable future for all. So, we made it all the way to Egypt, to the UN Climate Summit, and together with 5 young activists from Europe we delivered the 105,113 signatures of the #ClimateofChange petition we collected across Europe and presented our demands to decision makers. We called for limiting global warming to 1.5 degree, adopting policies for a socially and ecologically just economy, strengthening financial and technical support programmes in countries affected by climate change and increasing the participation of young people in policy-making.
In Greece, we collected 15,668 signatures through awareness-raising and mobilisation activities for young people, as well as in the context of the global campaign “Be Seen Be Heard” by “The Body Shop”. The climate crisis is here and we need to take action for climate justice now.
Our climate action
In many of the areas where we are active, we are working for climate justice and partnering with groups and organisations to amplify our voice.
Adaptation programme
We have adaptation programmes in developing countries to help the local population cope with the immediate effects of climate change.
Surveys
We conduct surveys on the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations, with a focus on climate migration.
Educational programmes
We offer educational programmes that help inform and engage the student community on climate justice.
Campaigning
We run campaigns to raise awareness and mobilise young people to become part of the global movement for a sustainable future.
Lobbying
We are lobbying for the adoption and implementation of ambitious measures that put vulnerable populations at the centre.