Here is an interesting article on the very interconnected gender and climate justice issues witten by Emma Jayne Geraghty, a member of Young Friends of the Earth Ireland. Climate change is the most pressing issue facing the world today. When we look at the disproportionate impact these changes have on women and girls, we can …
Meat-free day for International Earth Day!
The answer is no, but they sure have some great skills when it comes to taking pictures of delicious meat-free food! The Young Friends of the Earth Europe food and agriculture working group showed that going vegetarian not only reduces your carbon footprint in terms of water and other resources, saves animals, contributes to wellbeing, …
In the palm of (y)our hand lays a little revolution
Fatima Monji reflected on the recent Young Friends of the Earth Europe Food and Agriculture working group (FAWG) meeting which took place in Vienna, Austria from 13th to 16th February. Fatima is a Boardmember of FoodForward at Jongeren Milieu Actief (JMA) /Young Friends of the Earth Netherlands. In her own style, she shared her personal …
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The European Youth Climate Movement
Young Friends of the Earth Europe as a grassroots network of young people and youth organisations working collectively for social and environmental justice is part of a wider European movement consisting of young activists campaigning on climate issues. Connecting local struggles and bringing those voices forth on the European level is vital for a strong …
Barton Moss is not for shale
Young Friends of the Earth activist and steering group member Richard Sagar joined the anti-fracking demonstrations in Barton Moss, Manchester, in the United Kingdom. Here are some of his reflections, and a call to action. Help stop fracking in the UK. I have to be honest, waiting around in a car park on the outskirts …
Swedish environmental politics – not as good as it seems
Rebecka Hallencreutz, Chair person of Friends of the Earth Sweden, also active with Young Friends of the Earth Europe, reflects on the state of Swedish environmental politics. There is this picture of Sweden as a socialist paradise that is very progressive in many fields, particluary equality and the environment (it was the first country to …
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Join our food&agriculture working group in Vienna!
Hello everyone! We have great news: Another “YFoEE Food and Agriculture Working Group Meeting” will be happening soon. Yay! What is the Food and Agriculture Working Group? (FAWG) – Find out more about food and agricultural issues here: http://www.foeeurope.org/yfoee/food-agriculture For more information about the working group and how to join, go here! What …
Join our 2014 YFoEE Network Gathering
The Annual Network Gathering is Young Friends of the Earth Europe’s main decision making event, bringing up to 30 representatives from our member groups together to meet and discuss campaign plans and long term strategies for the whole Young Friends of the Earth Europe network. The gathering is also the place for groups to get …
The real people’s climate talks were in Durban
During the international climate talks in Warsaw we connected via a live link-up with the People’s climate camp in Durban, South Africa. From the alternative convergence space in Warsaw social and climate justice movements expressed solidarity with farmers in Durban, who are facing serious threats from land-grabbing. Here is a reflection on the camp written …
Romania: We need international help
Written by Maruska Mileta The village of Pungeşti in Romania has been the site of peaceful protests for more than two months. Villagers, mostly elderly farmers, have set up camp next to the fields where the American multinational energy corporation Chevron wants to drill for shale gas using a harmful method called hydraulic fracturing (known …