Aim:
To empower the youth to take action and actively participate in decision making and policy processes at the local, national and international level towards climate change and health.
Objectives:
- 1. To understand why addressing environmental health is essential in a holistic approach towards healthier and more resilient societies, including epidemiological data and economic impact on society.
- 2. To raise awareness on the intricate connection between climate change and youth health, as well as the role of organized youth and young individuals in both, personal and professional capacity, for addressing relevant challenges.
- 3. To develop competencies on climate action "best buys", including most effective climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, and importance of collaborative action.
- 4. To learn how to use policy documents to advocate for effective policies and to ensure the participants are aware of European-level documents, charters and the Council of Europe recommendations, which directly reference them.
- 5. To co-design with the participants various tools (flashcards, map of opportunities) and initiatives to follow up on the study session and drive future impact.
About the organisation
The Youth Health Organisation is one of the leading organisations that empowers young people to work on Youth Health. The YHO teaches, trains, connects and financially supports youth from different backgrounds to actively participate in prevention programmes, research, policy and leadership on Youth Health.
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