Project

Methodology

The approach of the YESDGs project is based on fostering active citizenship and youth entrepreneurship, with a focus on engaging young people (aged 16-30) in raising awareness and understanding measures against climate change.

The project promotes the ability of youth to initiate and communicate local and regional measures, facilitating transnational networking and building skills related to Sustainable Development Goals and climate change.

Recognizing the complexities of climate policies, YESDGs employs tools to amplify youth voices on the climate crisis and advocates for proactive actions, supporting a support ecosystem to address climate challenges and implement Sustainable Development Goals.

Vision

The YESDGs project aims to enhance active citizenship, youth initiative, and entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship. The main objective is to engage young people aged 16 to 30 to raise awareness about measures against climate change, enabling them to initiate local and regional initiatives. With a focus on youth empowerment, the project promotes transnational networking, building skills on topics such as Sustainable Development Goals and climate change. Recognizing challenges in climate policies, YESDGs utilizes tools to amplify youth voices on the climate crisis, encouraging proactive actions, and providing structural support to address climate challenges and implement Sustainable Development Goals.

Innovation

The YESDGs project stands out for its innovation in encouraging active youth participation and promoting social entrepreneurship. Its originality is reflected in empowering young individuals (aged 16-30) not only to raise awareness about climate change but also to become key players in implementing local and regional measures. The innovative approach is evident in facilitating transnational networking and building skills on crucial topics such as Sustainable Development Goals and climate change. Additionally, the project distinguishes itself by recognizing the complexities of climate policies and using tools that amplify youth voices on the climate crisis, promoting proactive actions. Innovation is manifested through the creation of an ecosystem of support, structures, and mechanisms that enable young people to respond to climate crises and contribute significantly to Sustainable Development Goals.

Target groups

The target group of the YESDGs project consists of young individuals aged 16 to 30.

The goal is to actively engage these young people, playing a proactive role in raising awareness and increasing knowledge about mitigation and adaptation measures to climate change.

The project aims to empower the new generations, enabling them to initiate, develop, and communicate local and regional initiatives within their communities, both with their peers and in the broader community.

With a transnational focus, YESDGs seeks to build capacities, skills, and confidence in young people from diverse experiences, recognizing their importance as key actors in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.