We, Radostina and Dimitra from Mladi Za Zemiata (Young FoE Bulgaria), were the Bulgarian delegates at Mock COP26 – a global, youth-run, virtual climate conference, aimed to fill the void of COP26 being postponed. The event brought together delegates from 140 countries who brought forward and voted on policy ideas that are now included in …
How European Green Deal applies to Roma community!
Rosa Oršuš European Green Deal! On 4 September 2020, I participated in the first Online Youth Gathering for Climate and Social Justice. That day, I had a chance to participate in the session, where I could expand my knowledge on the European Green Deal. The purpose of the European Green Deal is to strive to …
Young people join FoE Russia Annual Conference online
Between 23rd and 27th November, Friends of the Earth Russia (Russian Social-Ecological Union) held its Annual Conference online. Several young activists of the organisation attended the sessions despite the disappointing world situation related to the covid-19 pandemic. FoE Russia organised a series of webinars, workshops and discussions on the following themes: – Marine litter and …
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Welcome to our new website!
If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware that we have a brand new website – we’re really excited to be able to share it with you! It’s already packed with plenty of new information and resources to check out. Of course, the news section remains at the centre of the website. It is now complemented …
Watch: climate justice documentaries
In the period leading us to the festivities of the end of the year 2020, the SYSTEM:RESET project picked 24 movies on Climate and Social issues, covering topics such as eco-feminism, the impact of climate change or youth activism in Europe. All movies and documentaries are: Accessible 24/7 Free Online So, if you would like …
The B-word: how to avoid burnout
Kemal Çufoğlu, Young Greens UK In the world of young eco and climate activists, in addition to fires in rainforests, there is another thing on fire which we aren’t talking about: activist burnout. I found out during YFoEE’s online youth gathering for climate and social justice that I was experiencing a total activist burnout, and …
Artistic intervention of YFoE Cyprus as a response to the government’s inaction to tackle the climate crisis
While the European Union is making honest efforts, through the European Green Deal, by defining the framework for a just and green transition to a climate-neutral society and economy, Cyprus remains indifferent. The recent discussions on the budget in the House of Representatives highlights in the most unpleasant way the lack of awareness of state …
Let’s shape the future together
In the light of covid-19 pandemic, together with all the environmental and social injustices, it is urgent more than EVER to Shape Future Together! Join us!
Join our online youth skill-share
Join us for one sessions or for 3 sessions full of exchanges and inspiration! Online skills-share for youth! The event is 100% free, register now!
Project meetings and trainings
The Growing Together project hosted two transnational trainings for urban and rural young people working together to build food sovereignty. The first training in Denmark, in late 2018, brought together young people for trainings on popular education – you can find the notes here. Our second training in Cyprus in June 2019 gathered young people …