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 …
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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 …
The “viral” action of YFoE Cyprus about climate crisis
At the occasion of the inaction of the authorities in taking drastic and immediate measures to combat the climate crisis, Young Friends of the Earth (YFoE) Cyprus carried out a symbolic action. Activists of YFoE Cyprus hung banners on monuments located in central locations of Limassol. The hung banners contained slogans against the inaction of …
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Mini Summer Camp for Intersectionality and Environmental Justice in Cyprus!
Young Friends of the Earth Cuprus (Young FoE Cyprus) and Queer Cyprus Association (QCA) hosted a training on Intersectionality and Environmental Justice in Limassol, Cyprus, from August 21st – 23rd. 19 people from Young FoE Cyprus and QCA, together with 2 trainers from our European network (Ana from Croatia and Samia from UK), as well …
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Gather online for climate and social justice
We’re very happy to invite young people from Europe and beyond to the 1st Online Youth Gathering for Climate Justice and Social Justice!
What a European Green Deal should look like
The SYSTEM:RESET training gave me space to learn about the European Green Deal, which is the strategy of European Commission to achieve a transition to green life. However, an inclusive and just transition is necessary, and the training offered me a critical take on the policy framework.
How the commons can be reclaimed by communities
The knowledge and work of the commons can be a good guidance for the future work of our group while implementing the intersectionality principles and giving a voice to those that need it the most.