A lot of young people are tired of hearing “you are the future” while feeling ignored in the present.
Climate anxiety, rising costs, burnout, social pressure and decisions about the future being made without young people — for many, this has become normal.
Earlier this year, the European Commission presented its first Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, calling for stronger youth participation in decisions connected to climate, sustainability, and social issues.
This is exactly why EcoSocial Voices exists.
Through civic monitoring, ecosocial dialogue and participation, the project aims to support young people — especially those with fewer opportunities — in becoming more active and influential voices within their communities.
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