Generation Climate Europe is the largest coalition of youth-led networks at the European level on climate and environmental issues.
Largest climate coalition of youth-led networks in Europe
Who we are
Aims
GCE aims to:
- Facilitate internal coordination and collaboration between its Member Organisations;
- Empower young people to meaningfully engage in European Union decision-making processes;
- Advocate for stronger action on environment and climate by and in the European Union that proactively and regularly includes the voices of young people.
Work areas
Our work will be guided by two horizontal programmes:
- System change
- Institutional relations.
Our activities will revolve around the following policy areas:
- Biodiversity
- Circular economy
- Clean mobility
- Education and skills
- Energy and climate justice,
Mission
Uniting European youth networks, GCE creates a platform for the youth to advocate for a just and green transition in Europe.
Vision
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.
Guiding Principles
- Youth-led
- Democratic
- Evidence-based
- Diverse
- Intersectional
- Human Rights-based
