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YEE - Youth and Environment Europe

International Non-Governmental Youth Organisation - Full members
Youth organisations
Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) is a platform of many European youth organisations that study nature or are active in environmental protection. These member organisations come together from 25 countries. The aim of YEE is to encourage youth to be involved in environmental protection and to provide a platform where these organisations can work together. YEE gives an opportunity to contact other European organisations, to exchange experiences and ideas and to work together. All our activities are organised and carried out by young people under 30. YEE organises and encourages all activities that can increase the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of nature and the awareness of environmental problems among young people in Europe. Our aim is to promote the commitment of youth to the principles of environmental conservation. Therefore, young people’s voluntary actions have to be stimulated for the protection and the rational use of the Earth’s resources. Since environmental problems have no borders, we act together within YEE in order to address these problems in local communities and joint activities. Within international actions, we intend to raise public awareness about environmental problems.

Related news and publications

Climate

Open letter: No More Delays, We Want ambitious Climate Targets for 2040

23/06/2025

The climate crisis is the top concern for young people across Europe, many of whom are already experiencing the impacts of extreme weather and know they will face even greater consequences in the future. As the European Commission prepares to publish its 2040 climate target on 2 July 2025, we joined forces with Generational Climate Europe and Youth and Environment Europe to call for a high level of ambition, backed by real, domestic climate action.

Sustainable development

Time to tackle eco-anxiety

Motion - 10/05/2025

Many young people feel uncertain about their role in tackling the climate crisis, often disconnected from the impact of personal actions. As eco-emotions rise with climate change, the European Youth Forum calls for action that empowers young people and addresses the emotional toll. Read the motion to learn more.

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The future is Erasmus: more funding for Erasmus+

Motion - 09/05/2025

The mid-term review of the current Erasmus+ Programme (2021-2027) set to be published in July 2025, provides a critical opportunity to reflect on the programme’s successes and challenges while preparing for the next phase. In light of this, the European Youth Forum and its members must actively campaign for a significantly increased budget for Erasmus+ under the next MFF.

Sustainable development

It's time to... Walk the COP! | COP29

04/11/2024

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Youth Advocacy for Peace: A Human Rights Lens on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Motion - 09/03/2024

The European Youth Forum is in need of expressing it's profound concern with the situation, especially regarding the human rights crisis experienced by so many young people.

Climate

Reaction to the EU 2040 climate target from European youth networks

07/02/2024

Youth organisations welcome the commitment of the European Commission to an increased ambition in putting forward the reduction target of 90% by 2040. However, concerns arise regarding the level of target’s ambition, heavy reliance on technology to achieve this target and ignoring the importance of addressing resource overconsumption.