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Young Ideas for Europe facilitates Europe-wide participation, but there are many other ways to get informed and get involved! There is something for everyone and here are a few links to activities you might find exciting:
350.org http://www.350.org/people/youth
What: 350.org is an international campaign that's building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis.
How: Visit the homepage and join one of 350.org's campaigns. Most recent campaings: International Day of Climate Action in October 2009, '10/10/10 Global work party'CarbonRally http://www.carbonrally.com/
What: Take challenges, see the impact, and team with others to save energy and reduce global warming.
How: Sign up and join their online community to partake in challenges and contribute to the already 3.3 million tons of CO2 saved so far.Challenge Europe http://challengeeurope.britishcouncil.org/
What: The Challenge Europe project is a three year project that aspires to make a definite and lasting impact on the climate change debate, and is ambitious in its aim to accelerate change to a low carbon future.
How: Become a Climate Champion through their climate change project.European Renewable Energy Council (EREC), Friends of the Earth Europe http://www.energyunion.eu/
What: Energy Union is a campaign, music tour, party, art and discussion all in one, and it comes together with information, tips & tricks on how to save the planet!
How: Check the “The Tour” section for tour stops in 2011 across Europe.Energy Days http://www.sustenergy.org/tpl/page.cfm?pageName=events
Green Finger http://www.mygreenfinger.org/
What: The Green Finger Project is a viral marketing campaign designed to increase awareness about climate change, and make a statement through mass participation.
How: Take a photograph of yourselves with your index finger painted green and a one-word message on their palm and send it to the project, which will collect and present the photographs to world leaders at the climate negotiations in Copenhagen.Planet Call http://www.planetcall.org/
What: Planet Call aims to collect one million signatures in 100 days. Young people commit themselves to reduce carbon emissions now and encourage all nations to sign an ambitious global climate treaty at the UN Climate Summit (COP-15) in Copenhagen December 2009
How: Sign the declaration online, make a phone call and spread the news.
Young European Federalists http://www.jef.eu/
What: The Young European Federalists is a supranational, political movement active in most European countries.
How: Become a member! Check out the numerous activities and petitions through which you can make your opinions heard.
Do you want to suggest an activity?
If you know of an activity related to either Europe, climate change or energy issues, and would like to encourage more young people to participate, please let us know!
Send information to: outreach@youngideasforeurope.eu