About Us
Generation Climate Europe (GCE) is the largest coalition of youth-led networks on climate and environmental issues at the European level. GCE unites the largest youth-led networks bringing together 381 national organisations across 46 countries in Europe. We are guided by the voices of over 20 million young Europeans. GCE creates a platform for the youth to advocate for a just and green transition in Europe. GCE envisions a system that respects human rights and the planet, that includes the voice of youth and acknowledges our common, but differentiated responsibility in achieving a carbon-neutral and sustainable world.
About the role
Due to the ongoing impacts of climate change on nature but also on humans, it is important to consider nature-based solutions (NbS) as part of the process of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. Nature-based solutions are efficient measures used to integrate nature in different settings, such as cities and rural areas. It can therefore be seen as a solution to nature restoration, but also to reducing the carbon footprint in cities. The positive effects of nature-based solutions include reducing urban carbon footprint, cleaner air, promoting carbon sinks, promotion of blue and green infrastructures, promotion of green care (mental health, physical health). As urbanisation is growing, it is expected that by 2050, 80% of all Europeans will live in cities. Youth can play a major in promoting nature-based solutions to contribute to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss in cities.
The nature-based solutions project officer will support the team on its tasks related to the following aims: 1) making youth aware of nature based solutions and how they can contribute to transforming areas, especially cities, into resilient, healthier, rewilded and greener environments, and how youth can be a part of those solutions and 2) advocating for increased implementation of nature based solutions in large EU cities, in a way that includes youth.
Please note that this is a volunteer position.
Tasks
- Attend and actively engage in the weekly meetings;
- Map relevant stakeholders and draft reports;
- Research on relevant issues;
- Contribute to position and policy papers;
- Write concept notes;
- Assist in the organization and execution of events and social media posts;
About You
- You understand the importance of protecting the EU’s biodiversity;
- You are a motivated and committed person;
- You can work in a team;
- You are able to respect deadlines;
- You can work remotely and have reliable internet and computer access;
- You are connected to the European context – Our advocacy efforts aim to impact EU policies, so it’s preferable for applicants to have a European background or to be currently based in Europe (we work within the CET/CEST timezone). A strong understanding of how the EU operates is crucial for maximizing our potential, so applicants should have a good grasp of EU functioning.
Bonus Points
- Knowledge of EU institutions and its decision-making processes
- Previous experience in advocacy
- Previous experience in working in NGOs
- Knowledge of environmental law, especially related to biodiversity;
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions or if you have not received a response within three weeks, please reach out to us at people@gceurope.org
