Project

Context

The SDGs goals (2030 Agenda), the EU Green Deal, Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050, support youth participation in the targeted countries united for a just transition.
2 main recommendations The state of local and regional democracy – A youth perspective (European Committee of the Regions, 2022) :
- Involve young people in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of youth programmes.
- Consider measures to encourage the involvement of young people

The EU’s 2019-2027 youth strategy : encourage young people to participate in democratic life, social and civic engagement.

Provide young people with the resources they need to participate in public life,
Create new tools and opportunities to encourage young people’s participation in public life and their links with decision-makers,
Involve young people as one of the main players in a fair and equitable transition.

The idea is to encourage young people to :

Understand and explore the link between sustainable green Europe (goal 10) and inclusive societies (goal 3),
Design services to meet these challenges.

Strengthen democratic processes and the representation of young people in decision-making at transnational level;
Increase information and awareness on the inclusive, transparent and active participation of young people in a just and equitable transition at transnational level;
Strengthen the capacity of youth organisations and local authorities in the target countries to raise awareness and promote transnational cooperation for a just transition.

Direct target group
- Young people (16-25 years old), including NEETs and young people with fewer opportunities
- Youth workers / civil servants, from local authorities, dealing with young people
Indirect target group
- Decision makers as elected people, youth policy makers.
- The project also envisages the involvement of the target group representatives, as well as stakeholders, in the preparation, implementation and follow-up phase of the project.