Are you a passionate young climate activist in Europe? Here’s your chance to level up your impact! Applications are now open for the Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) Study Session 2025, a fully funded program for environmental changemakers, taking place from 1st to 5th September 2025 at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, France.
This prestigious session brings together young environmental defenders aged 18–30 from across Council of Europe member states. The goal? To empower youth climate activists who are actively engaged in grassroots movements and committed to environmental and climate justice.
What’s This Study Session About?
In the face of increasing repression — from criminalised protests to legal intimidation and police harassment — youth climate defenders are under threat. This program aims to tackle those challenges by equipping participants with human rights-based tools, legal protection strategies, and a pan-European support network.
Through engaging workshops, expert-led sessions, and interactive dialogues, participants will:
- Understand threats to democratic participation for environmental defenders.
- Gain tools to defend their rights while continuing their activism.
- Build solidarity across Europe’s youth environmental movements.
- Connect with policymakers, institutions, and like-minded changemakers.
- Explore how the rule of law can be leveraged to protect climate activism.
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply if you:
- Are between 18 and 30 years old.
- Reside in a Council of Europe member state.
- Are actively engaged in environmental or climate justice work.
- Are comfortable communicating in English.
- Show commitment to democracy, human rights, and environmental protection.
Priority may be given to applicants who have experienced or supported others through activism-related repression or whose work intersects with social justice issues.
Program Benefits
The Study Session is fully funded, covering:
- Round-trip travel to Strasbourg
- Local transport in France
- Accommodation at the European Youth Centre
- Meals during the program
- Visa fees
- €50 enrolment fee (waivers available for those facing financial hardship, especially activists from marginalised or under-supported communities)
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 29th June 2025
- Online Info Session: Short briefing for selected participants before the event
- Pre-Event Prep Meeting: One-hour online session two weeks before the program
Why You Should Apply
If you’re determined to protect the planet, safeguard democratic freedoms, and collaborate with fellow youth leaders from across Europe, this program is for you. Join a community that’s not just raising their voice for climate justice but taking real action — together.
How to Apply
Apply now through the official link below:
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