Youth and Environment Europe
Budget
€680,428
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
14
8.75 FTE
EU Grants
€295,915
Mission & Goals
Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) is an independent, non-profit international pan-European environmental network of non-governmental youth organisations concerned with youth empowerment on environmental issues and the current triple planetary crisis. YEE aims to unite environmental youth non-profit organisations in Europe. Its goals are to mitigate and adapt to the triple planetary crisis by: raising awareness and building capacity among youth on the climate crisis; enhancing international cooperation and knowledge-sharing among our members; strengthening participation of youth in environmental and climate decision-making processes; advocating for more ambitious environmental and climate commitments at local, national, European and international level. As the largest network of environmental youth organisations in Europe, YEE not only contributes to enhancing EU environmental sustainability and climate action, but also promotes a more inclusive, fair, and democratic EU society.
EU Legislative Interests
Omnibus / simplification packages Post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposals Industrial Accelerator Act, (Made in Europe) industrial policy CBAM amending Regulation Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action European Green Deal Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and National, Energy and Climate Plans European Climate Law Nature Restoration Law EU Aarhus Regulation
Communication Activities
As an organisation actively involved with the European Union (EU), YEE engages in a variety of communication activities to raise awareness on EU policies. Here are some of the key outreach efforts we undertake: Events: We organise and participate in numerous events, such as conferences, workshops, and public forums, to discuss and build understanding on EU policies. These events bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including government, academia, and civil society. YEE has been consistently raising awareness and building the capacity of young people on current EU environmental policies including the Ambient Air Quality legislative package, EU energy policies such as FitFor55, EU ETS, REPowerEU, and the National, Energy and Climate Plans by organising online and onsite workshops and trainings. Campaigns: We run targeted communication campaigns to raise awareness about specific EU policies or initiatives. These campaigns include social media outreach to reach a wide audience. YEE was part of a joint campaign “European Pact for the Future” that promotes the continuation of the European Green Deal and its vital importance for green and just transition within the European Union. One of the most important and long-term campaigns that YEE was an integral part of a joint action of NGOs was the campaign for EU Nature Restoration Law that YEE has promoted since it was first proposed in 2022. YEE was part of awareness campaigns as well as capacity-building events. YEE created its own social media campaign for the EU Elections 2024 and co-organised a panel discussion in Brussels about the future of the Green Deal after the elections. YEE produces a wide range of publications, including reports, brochures, and newsletters, to inform the public about EU activities and policies. These publications are often available in multiple languages to ensure broad accessibility. For example, YEE made an in-depth analysis of the NECPs of selected member states and the participation of youth in the process and has published the findings in 4 separate handbooks (translated into local languages) on its website as well as social media accounts. Furthermore, YEE volunteers created a guide to the 2024 EU Elections for young people to build their capacity on the elections process. YEE utilises digital platforms, such as our own website and social media accounts, to disseminate information and engage with the public.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
European Environmental Bureau Climate Action Network Health and Environment Alliance European Youth Forum Future Generations Coalition European Alliance for a Just Transition United Nations Environmental Programme United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Organisation Members
View a full list of our members here: https://yeenet.eu/members-list/
Additional Information
In 2024, our organisation experienced a significant increase in total income, reaching €680,428, which enabled an expansion of activities, strengthened internal capacity, and enhanced support to member organisations. Expenditure was primarily allocated to salaries and taxes (€354,758) and project activities (€218,700), reflecting our strategic focus on people-centred delivery and programmatic impact.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.