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Although we talk a lot about participation and transparency in large cities, there are small towns where citizens can participate more in decision-making. Bocairent, a town of 4,000 inhabitants in eastern Spain, explains to us how citizen and youth participation works there. There are multiple participation options for young people from associations, youth councils or […]

Climate change has serious consequences for our forests. In the case of Mediterranean countries, the lack of rain and intense heat predict greater numbers and more virulence of forest fires. In Spain, many citizens have created volunteer forest fire brigades that help firefighters in the fight against fire. Why are forest fires more dangerous now? 

Ready to dive deeper into fighting climate change in Germany and the EU? The federal political spokesman for the party “Die Linke” first provides a critical insight into German climate policy. Where has the nation made progress in meeting its legal goals; what are the problems and shortcomings? Mr. Lenkert then comments on the climate

How can you contribute to climate protection without making major changes in your everyday life? Nils from Fridays for Future Berlin is here to tell you HOW, plus will explain how to successfully convince people that climate protection is important. Nils then gives practical advice to those who are thinking about becoming involved in climate

Dive into the world of youth activism with Elena Accossato, City Councilor from Valfenera and Regional Secretary of the Young Democrats of Piedmont. Elena shares invaluable insights into the vital role of young people in shaping our planet’s future. From overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities to influence political arenas, this video is a must-watch for

  Meet Alessio Arena, writer and Scientific Director of Villa Tasca in Palermo, and a passionate Ambassador of the European Climate Pact. Discover the transformative initiatives at Villa Tasca that intertwine biodiversity with civic education and cultural heritage. In this inspiring session, Alessio highlights how young individuals are pivotal in driving local and global environmental

  Dive into how young voices are transforming climate policy in Lithuania with insights from Marilė Kosaitė and Gabija Gorobečaitė-Jocienė. Discover the role of youth in shaping a sustainable future and why their involvement is crucial in the climate debate.  How are young Lithuanians involved in climate policy-making and discussions? What roles do young activists

  Dive into Lithuania’s proactive climate strategies with Kasparas Adomaitis and Ieva Budraitė. Discover how Lithuania is addressing global climate challenges:  hat measures are being taken, how effective are they, and are they enough?  Does your country handle climate change similarly? Do you have any insights on how Lithuania could improve? Video Segments: (00:00–07:02) Kasparas