Young Climate Professionals (YCP) is a green-literacy pilot project promoting active citizenship and social entrepreneurship among young adults across 10 European countries. Throughout a series of activities running from September 2022 to March 2023, young people will gain an in-depth knowledge in the field of green literacy and personal skills. The learning sessions will include expert talks, group discussions and assignments. Online interaction tools such as simulation games, joint working platforms and a communication channel will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and strengthen interconnections among the participants. By developing and implementing their own green project ideas, the participants will practice planning, monitoring, and evaluating their work.

Enhancing individuals sustainability competencies is the core of this project. We thus believe that the YCPs will become agents of change who can help tackle climate issues and support the green transition in an inclusive way. During our closing meeting in Berlin, the most outstanding project ideas will receive a mini grant. The long-term goal of the project is to build a network of Young Climate Professionals in Europe. This alliance can become a vehicle for joint green projects that raise awareness and make Europe’s target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 more achievable and realistic.

PARTICIPATION

Are you a young adult (i.e. student), age 18 to 28, who wants to make a green change in your local community or country by becoming a Young Climate Professional? Are you coming from one of the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland or Sweden?

Do not miss this chance of becoming part of our activities running from September 2022 until March 2023! Moreover, you will become part of a network of Young Climate Professionals across Europe and will have the opportunity of getting your project funded by a mini grant. There are three spots available per country, so APPLY NOW! The new extended deadline for applications is August 28th.

We are excited to support you and your ideas of making Europe greener!

More information at: https://thecivics.eu/projects/ycp/