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Sara Vieira

IPCC Report: no time to waste, youth willing to be part of the solution more than ever

The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment report is a brutal reminder to everyone – from citizens to politicians, passing by business people – that a shift towards a carbon-negative global economy is urgent and the only solution to limit the damage we have already done to our planet. The report’s statement that, “it is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land.” is eye-opening. As a result of this human influence, widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and biosphere have occurred. The record heat waves and massive wildfires in some parts of the northern hemisphere (e.g.,… Read More »IPCC Report: no time to waste, youth willing to be part of the solution more than ever

Official launch of the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN)

On the 29th of June, 4:30 to 6:15 pm CEST, the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN), an European network of youth energy-focused organisation will be launched with the mission of placing youth at the heart of the European energy transition. Federico Barbieri (IT), President of EYEN and former SDG7 European youth focal point, is glad with this accomplishment: “When I started my work as Focal Point for the SDG7 Youth Constituency in Europe, there were already several motivated organisations doing a fantastic job. Now we finally have set the framework to harmonise their actions and unleash their potential for the… Read More »Official launch of the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN)

EYEN wins the “SOLVE THE GAP – 48h EU Youth Digital Hackathon”

EYEN has won the “SOLVE THE GAP – 48h EU Youth Digital Hackathon”, proposing an innovative idea to improve youth engagement in policymaking and was awarded the Hackathon’s grand prize of 10.000 € by a panel of experts including Mariya Gabriel, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. In the framework of the EU Youth Conference in Portugal (12th-15th March) and the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a 48 hours digital hackathon was organised by the Portuguese Conselho Nacional de Juventude and under the auspices of the European Commission. The goal of the… Read More »EYEN wins the “SOLVE THE GAP – 48h EU Youth Digital Hackathon”

Youth shaping the Climate Pact: showcasing successful youth engagement initiatives

In the framework of the official launch of the European Climate Pact by the European Commission on the 16th of December, the SDG7 Youth Constituency and the European Youth Energy Network organised the “Youth Shaping the Climate Pact” event, attracting 100 participants from more than 30 countries. Recording is available on the UN MGCY Facebook page. The event was enriched by the interventions of different speakers including Michal Nekvasil (DG CLIMA), Benjamin Strzelecki (SDG7 YC), Luciana Miu (EYEN) and panelists such as Helen Watts (Student Energy), Helena Nepp (European Youth Parliament), and Marco Costa (CommUnity by InnoEnergy). Furthermore, participants were… Read More »Youth shaping the Climate Pact: showcasing successful youth engagement initiatives